The Cecil County Health Department is accepting proposals for the Community Health Investment Grant Program.
Donor Name: Cecil County Health Department
State: Maryland
County: Cecil County (MD)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/22/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to solicit applications for grants to community organizations to advance health equity and improve overall health in identified priority areas by addressing social determinants of health (SDOH). Identified health priority areas are outlined in Cecil County’s Community Health Improvement Plan for FY 2023-2025 and include substance use disorders, mental health, childhood trauma, and access to health services. The goal of the grant is to provide funding for projects aimed at addressing areas of social need and other factors in the county that contribute to negative health outcomes and health inequities.
Cecil County Health Department’s Community Health Investment Grant Program seeks to empower organizations to address areas of social need and other factors in the county that contribute to substance use disorders, mental health, childhood trauma, and access to health services. Projects may focus on, but are not limited to:
- Increasing access to transportation resources;
- Improving health literacy;
- Increasing access to nutritious food options and opportunities for physical activity;
- Increasing access to supportive housing;
- Supporting early childhood development and/or reducing childhood adversity;
- Improving social connectedness and social support networks;
- Reducing unemployment and job insecurity; and
- Improving access to health services.
Funding Information
Multiple contract awards, up to $25,000 per award, will be made from this solicitation based on the merit of the applications.
Eligibility Criteria
Any municipal government, law enforcement agency, community-based organization, faith-based organization, or other non-profit organization serving residents in Cecil County, Maryland may apply.
For more information, visit Cecil County Health Department.
