The PHS Commissioned Officers Foundation (COF) for the Advancement of Public Health seeks to support community-based public health programs.
Donor Name: PHS Commissioned Officers Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/12/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Grants will be open to all areas of public health, with the Surgeon General’s Priorities of special interest. These include topics related to Firearm Violence, Social Media, Health Misinformation, Health Worker Burnout, Social Connection, Youth Mental Health, and Workplace Well-Being.
Funding Information
The maximum grant amount is $10,000 and the average award is $7,000.
Grant Period
The grants are one-time only and must be completed within a one-year period.
Eligible Applicants
Most of the grants are given to tax-exempt organizations (nonprofits, state/county/city/US territory/Indian & Native American Tribal governments) whose primary mission is addressing one or more public health issues. Organizations with a fiscal sponsor who have 501c3 status and are willing to accept the grant funding are eligible. Historically, a small number of grants have been made to public charities, educational settings, and health care institutions.
Rating Criteria
All applications will be evaluated and ranked competitively based on the following criteria:
- Defined public health goal(s) and measurable outcomes.
- A clear and concise description of the intended use of the funds and project rationale.
- The likelihood of making an impact and obtaining a successful public health outcome in the community.
- Innovative and unique strategies.
- Ability to describe the “next step” by the applicant organization after the COF grant funds are used to address the public health issue.
- Community support and/or partnerships with other organizations.
For more information, visit COF.
