The Colorado Health Foundation is seeking applications for its 2022 Dr. Virgilio Licona Community Health Leadership Award to recognize impassioned Coloradans who are finding innovative and effective strategies to overcoming community health barriers in Colorado.
Donor Name: The Colorado Health Foundation
State: Colorado
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Award
Deadline: 03/29/2022
Size of the Grant: $20,000
Details:
The award program is designed to:
- Recognize impactful efforts to advance health and health equity for Coloradans who have historically had less power and/or privilege
- Advance innovative, proven and replicable solutions to address critical health issues in Colorado communities
- Recognize the power of community health leadership in driving positive health outcomes
- Inspire others to strive toward Dr. Licona’s standard of excellence and to honor those whose work embodies his spirit of care, compassion, activism and dedication.
Funding information
- The award recipient will be offered the opportunity to designate a one-time $20,000 donation to support their nonprofit or another nonprofit working to improve the health of Coloradans.
Eligibility Criteria
- A strong nomination application will demonstrate alignment with the following eligibility criteria:
- Nominee is a Colorado resident working in and serving Colorado communities
- Nominee’s work aligns with the Foundation’s cornerstones that advance their efforts to bring health in reach for all Coloradans
- Nominee is actively and intentionally working to advance health equity and improve health outcomes for all Coloradans
- Nominee has significantly influenced or contributed to positive systems-level and community-level change, such as implementing better public policies and/or practices in the field
- Nominee has fostered lasting connections and built bridges among people with differing backgrounds or viewpoints
- Nominee represents a community-based organization from any field that shows evidence of improving health outcomes in their community (e.g., education, health, public safety, housing, economic development, environment, etc.)
- Nominations must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Each nominator is allowed one nomination
- Potential candidates may be nominated by more than one person
- Organizations may nominate more than one person, but may only submit a single nomination per candidate
- No self-nominations will be considered
- No Foundation Board member, Board committee community member, staff or their immediate family members will be considered
- No posthumous nominations will be considered
- No standing elected officials will be considered.
For more information, visit The Colorado Health Foundation.
