The Madison County Health Department is excited to offer grants for community based organizations working to improve public health in Madison County.
Donor Name: Madison County Health Department
State: Kentucky
County: Madison County (KY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/28/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
The program supports innovative, evidence-based initiatives addressing key public health needs outside the department’s services, empowering organizations already active in the community.
Grant Priorities
Proposals will be prioritized based on:
- Evidence-based or theory-driven approaches.
- Clear demonstration of community need.
- Proven success in delivering services.
- Experience in managing funds or partnering with a fiscal agent.
- Incorporation of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
- Benefit to historically marginalized communities. A “marginalized community” refers to a group of people who are systematically excluded from full participation in social, economic, political, and cultural life. This exclusion can be based on various characteristics, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, disability, or religion.
Funding Information
Depending on project size, organizations may apply for grants up to $10,000.
Grant Period
The funding period is April–October 2025, with funds awarded at the start and all funds to be used by October 2025.
Allowable Expenses
- Salaries
- Program supplies and equipment
- Capital improvements
- Indirect costs
- Travel, education, outreach, and marketing.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be a nonprofit, community group, or grassroots organization serving Madison County residents.
- Projects must focus on public health, meet an identified community need, and should not duplicate current services/projects offered in the community.
- Projects must occur within the April–October 2025 timeframe and require a written mid-term report, final report and participation in an in-person meeting for quality improvement purposes.
- A financial or in-kind investment (e.g., volunteer hours) is required and must be noted in the application.
For more information, visit MCHD.
