The Hancock County Community Partnership is pleased to make available funds for local prevention and wellness initiatives.
Donor Name: Hancock County Community Partnership
State: Ohio
County: Hancock County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/08/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,000.00
Details:
These funds may be used to support prevention and wellness initiatives that promote health, safety, and reduce the likelihood of or delaying the onset of health-related problems for people of all ages (e.g. harmful substance use, mental illness, suicide ideation, problem gambling/gaming, process addictions). Proposed initiatives must be congruent with the Partnership Prevention Model.
In Hancock County, the average age of first use of alcohol and tobacco is 12.6 years old (2018 Hancock County Community Health Assessment). Research informs us that the longer we delay first use of substances, the likelihood of developing a substance use disorder is reduced (Grant, Dawson, 2018). Additionally, when there is a greater understanding of adolescent brain development (by both adults and youth) there is increased opportunity for resiliency (Youth Thrive, Center for the Study of Social Policy).
The Partnership is advocating for grant proposals that focus on delaying the onset of first use of substances (alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, etc.) and/or increases the understanding of adolescent brain development. Funds may also be used for professional development with an emphasis on the understanding of adolescent brain development.
Funding Information
The Partnership has made available a total of $5,000.00 for the Prevention and Wellness Grant Program. Awarded funds may be used throughout calendar year 2022 and funded initiatives must be completed by December 31, 2022.
Eligibility Criteria
- Hancock County non-profit, faith-based, and community-based organizations that serve Hancock County residents are eligible to submit proposals. Proposals that clearly illustrate benefits to the residents of Hancock County will be considered.
- Proposals must follow the parameters set forth within this document. Faith-based organizations receiving grant funds from the Partnership retain their independence and do not lose or have to modify their religious identity to receive awards.
- Grant funds, however, may not be used to fund any inherently religious activity, such as prayer or worship. Inherently religious activity is permissible, although it cannot occur during an activity supported with grant funds; rather, such religious activity must be separate in time or place from the funded initiative. Participation
in such activity by individuals must be voluntary. - Initiatives funded by the Partnership are not permitted to discriminate against those who participate because of a beneficiary’s religion.
For more information, visit Community Partnership Prevention and Wellness Grant Program.
