Massachusetts: Christine Gallery Community Benefit Grant Program

The Emerson Health is thrilled to announce the Christine Gallery Community Benefit Grant Program.

Donor Name: Emerson Health

State: Massachusetts

County: All Counties

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 11/15/2024

Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000

Grant Duration: 1 Year

Details:

Emerson Health is committed to collaborating with the community partners to improve the health status of all those it serves, address root causes of health disparities, and educate the community in prevention and self-care strategies. The Christine Gallery Community Benefit Grant, formerly known as the Emerson Health Community Benefit Grant, will provide awards up to $7,500 for initiatives to improve community health.

Focus Areas

Mental Health
- Increase awareness of clinical and non-clinical mental health support services
- Decrease stigma that serves as a barrier to seeking mental health services
- Improve social connection and address populations at risk of social isolation
- Increase support for programs addressing substance use (emphasis on alcohol and marijuana)
- Enhance understanding, education and support for the mental health needs of youth
Financial Stability
- Increase connections to programs and agencies that can help improve food access
- Improve access to organizations and programs that assist in maintaining safe housing
- Increase access to resources, training and education that address financial stability and improve access to employment.
Populations Most Impacted Across Priority Areas
- Low-income households
- Migrant populations
- Older adults
- People of color
- People with disabilities
- Youth
- Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+).

Grant Period

January 1, 2025-December 31, 2025.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible groups include, but are not limited to, service providers, health and community-based organizations and coalitions, municipalities, schools, and communities of faith.
Previous Community Benefit Grant recipients are eligible to apply for a NEW project only.
Applicant must serve people in one or more of the Emerson Health communities.
Applicant must be a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) under the IRS code or a public entity. If applicant is not a 501(c)(3), they must have a Fiscal Agent who is a 501(c)(3) or partner with an agency with an IRS designation as a 501(c)(3), a Section 170, or other IRS non-profit designation.
Project must address at least one of Emerson Health’s priority focus area
Collaboration among two or more partners is highly encouraged (not a requirement).
Funding is not eligible for fundraising efforts or fundraising events.