The Delaware Public Health District (DPHD), Community Health Division, announces the availability of grant funds that can be used towards projects that can improve access to healthy food and encouraging healthy eating as well as increasing opportunities and engagement in physical activity with the goal of reducing chronic disease in Delaware County.
Donor Name: Delaware Public Health District (DPHD)
State: Ohio
County: Delaware County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/15/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The CHC micro-grant funds also furthers the mission of the Partnership for a Healthy Delaware County (The Partnership) in supporting the implementation of the 2023-2028 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) and subsequent Delaware County Community Health Improvement Plans.
Healthy Eating & Active Living Projects
A healthy diet and regular physical activity help lower the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers. However, not all people have the same opportunities to be physically active or easily obtain healthy foods. The Healthy Communities Micro Grant program has a focus on Policy, System, and Environmental (PSE) changes to create settings that allow and promote sustainable healthy behaviors. HEAL is an acronym or term often used by public health professionals to describe healthy eating and active living work.
Healthy Eating Strategies & Project Examples
- Establishing & Supporting Farmers’ Markets
- Healthy Food Initiatives in Food Pantries
- Adoption & Promotion of Healthy Food Guidelines at Public Locations & Worksites
- Community Gardens
- Projects that increase availability and promotion of drinking water
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Accessibility & Safety
- Supports for Active Commuting and Physical Activity:
- Parks, Playgrounds & Active Greenspace
- Safe Routes to School, Walking & Biking School Busses
- Complete Streets, Open Streets, & Streetscape Design Initiatives
Funding Information
The DPHD anticipates having approximately $25,000 available.
Eligibility Criteria
Proposals will be accepted from:
- Local units of government (e.g., city, village, or townships), non-profit 501-c (3) organizations, school districts, universities, pre-schools, and libraries located within the DPHD jurisdiction.
- Other organizations (e.g., small businesses, or private daycares) with innovative project proposals that clearly demonstrate alignment with the goals of the program and are implemented in partnership with non-profit or government organizations.
For more information, visit DPHD.
