Anoka County Public Health, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health and the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) grant, is pleased to announce a mini-grant opportunity for community organizations, neighborhoods, and/or groups located within Anoka County.
Donor Name: Anoka County Public Health
State: Minnesota
County: Anoka County (MN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/28/2022
Size of the Grant: $3,000
Grant Duration: 7 months
Details:
The goal is to bring sustainable opportunities for social connectedness through healthy eating, physical activity, well-being, and reducing commercial tobacco use directly to the communities where individuals who may not have access to these opportunities are living.
Project applications must focus on at least one of the following topic areas.
- Healthy eating activities aim to increase intake of fruits and vegetables and decrease intake of sodium, saturated fat or added sugar in foods and beverages. Breastfeeding support activities that aim to reduce breastfeeding barriers would be included in this topic area.
- Physical activity activities aim to increase access to facilities and opportunities for physical activity and active transportation.
- Well-being activities aim to increase supports for positive mental health and promote resiliency for all residents.
- Tobacco-free living activities aim to reduce tobacco/vaping use and to promote cessation.
Funding Information
Maximum funding per project is $3,000.
Project Funding Period
April 1st – October 31st, 2022.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be located in Anoka County, MN.
- Priority will be given to projects supporting populations experiencing health inequities. This may include but is not limited to, racial/ethnic groups, refugees/immigrants, veterans, individuals with disabilities, people in poverty, and seniors (aged 65+).
- Awarded projects must provide updates on project status, including (but not limited to) timelines, budget spent, and activities, as requested within 5-10 business days.
- Conduct evaluation activities and provide any data that was collected. SHIP staff is available to assist with the evaluation process including development and data collection.
- Submit success stories, which can include photos, quotes, video, etc. highlighting your project
For more information, visit Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program.
