The Portage Health Foundation (PHF) is accepting proposals for 2023 Small Grants Program to support projects that will have an impact on community health and wellness while addressing the systemic health needs and risk factors of the broader community
Donor Name: Portage Health Foundation (PHF)
State: Michigan
Counties: Houghton County (MI), Keweenaw County (MI), Baraga County (MI), and Ontonagon County (MI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/14/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $15,000.00
Details:
Further, it is hoped and desired that proposals seeking funding will have identified key components to support sustainability and/or systems change to ensure ongoing delivery of services to meet community need. It is recognized that grants large and small can play a significant role in their community’s ability to meet the needs of the community. Often times the need for funding support is minimal and may not necessitate the complexity of application of larger grant requests. This call for proposal is designed to offer smaller levels of funding support to meet the needs of their community that focus on health-related events, activities, or needs.
Funding Information
The Portage Health Foundation expects to award up to $15,000.00 towards successful proposals under this round of funding. There is no minimum grant amount and the maximum amount awarded per grant under this RFP will be $2,500.00
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for a grant under this program, the applicant must:
- Be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization; or a local unit of government or a public institution of education; (note: Applicants must be current with their IRS tax exempt organization determination and have a current License to Solicit Charitable Contributions as required, unless exempt under MCL 400.283.)
- Be domiciled in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and/or Ontonagon counties of Michigan, and serve the citizens of the same;
- Have filed their most recent 990, 990-EX or 990-N filing and;
- Have a certified financial audit or reviewed financial statements as required by state law; (Note: for all nonprofits with annual gross receipts of $250K or less, PHF requests CPA prepared compiled financial statements for their most recently completed fiscal year);
- Have adequate and demonstrated organizational capacity to successfully execute the proposed grant, including all reporting requirements.
To be considered for a Small Grant, a proposal must:
- Identify why the request for funding is needed and how it will enhance access to services, programs, or activities that otherwise would not be possible.
- Must demonstrate how the grant activities will be sustained outside the grant period; and/or
Application Evaluation Criteria
The Portage Health Foundation will evaluate each application on the following criteria:
- Does the proposal have goals/objectives that advance PHF’s mission?
- Does the proposal identify an unmet community need/health risk?
- Does the proposal have measurable goals and objectives?
- Does the proposal have a budget that identifies and covers all necessary expenditures?
- Does the proposal identify a plan for sustainability?
- Is there potential to achieve significant long-term impact by implementing effective models or supporting needed innovation;
- Does the proposal demonstrate the use of industry standards, best practices, or science-based methodologies as appropriate;
- Does the proposal demonstrate collaboration, including leveraging other resources; and
- Does the proposal have the potential to be replicated in other settings, including opportunities for learning, knowledge dissemination, and to inform public-policy? The Portage Health Foundation Grants Committee and the Board of Directors have sole responsibility for all grant decisions
For more information, visit Small Grants Program.
