The UI College of Public Health’s Business Leadership Network (BLN) Community Grant Program supports programs and activities that build collaborations and support community well-being.
Donor Name: UI College of Public Health
State: Iowa
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | In-kind
Deadline: 01/12/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
The purpose of the BLN Community Grant is to foster collaboration in Iowa communities in addressing areas of identified community health or public health need. The intent is also to begin or strengthen partnerships with business and industry and to link with the University of Iowa College of Public Health experts and resources in appropriate topical issues.
New and innovative approaches to addressing public health priorities in communities are welcome. Key areas of interest include but are not limited to healthy lifestyles, population health, workplace safety/wellness, addressing health disparities, community needs assessment, children and youth issues, healthy aging, arts and health collaborations, and sustainability of multi-generational livable communities. Additional preference will be given to projects that address nutrition or food insecurity and those focused on rural areas.
Funding Information
- Grant awards of up to $3,000 each will be made to applicants in communities within the state of Iowa. Grants require a minimum 1:1 cash or in-kind match.
- Grant Project Timeframe March 1 – December 31, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofit organizations and local government entities are eligible to apply. (Universities and colleges are not eligible).
- Community collaboration and partnerships are required, and involvement of local business and industry and CPH partners is strongly encouraged.
- Applicant organization and grant project location must be within the state of Iowa.
- Previous grant recipients may NOT apply for continuation funding for the same activities; however, they MAY apply and justify new activities. A maximum of two grants may be awarded within a five-year period beginning from the first date of funding.
For more information, visit UI College of Public Health.
