Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has released a request for proposals (RFP) focusing on community recreational facilities and resources.
Donor Name: Copper Shores Community Health Foundation
State: Michigan
County: Baraga County (MI), Houghton County (MI), Keweenaw County (MI), Ontonagon County (MI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/01/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This 2024 Request for Proposal is intended to address the needs of communities, weighted preference will be given to support inclusion in proposed activities by providing equitable access for the broader community.
This request for proposal is specifically addressing CSCHF’s long-term sustainability goals of healthy living. Community Health grants provide support for activities or opportunities that promote healthy lifestyles which improve the overall health of a community.
Goals
- To influence safe and healthful communities
- To help improve access to care for mental and physical health services
- To increase the number of well-nourished individuals in community
- To increase the number of mentally, emotionally, and physically-well and resilient people in community
- To empower individuals to achieve family-sustaining financial stability, and
- To help make higher education accessible and affordable
Funding Information
The CSCHF expects to award up to $100,000.00 towards successful proposals under this round of funding.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for a grant under this program, the applicant must:
- Be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization; or a local unit of government or a public institution of education; (Note: Applicants must be current with their IRS tax exempt organization determination and have a current License to Solicit Charitable Contributions as required, unless exempt under MCL 400.283)
- Be domiciled (incorporated) in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and/or Ontonagon counties of Michigan and serve the citizens of the same;
- Have filed their most recent 990, 990-EZ or 990-N filing;
- Have a certified financial audit or reviewed financial statements as required by state law; (Note: for all nonprofits with annual gross receipts of $250k or less CSCHF requests CPA prepared compiled financial statements for their most recently completed fiscal year, and;
- Have adequate and demonstrated organizational capacity to successfully execute the proposed grant, including all reporting requirements.
To be considered for a grant, a proposals must:
- Mobilize strategies that will enhance, expand or create new recreational resources that encourage/support people’s decision to be physically active and provide healthy physical activities; weighted preference will be given to those projects that address the need to support inclusion in proposed activities by providing equitable access for the broader community. Universal Design is the standard;
- Identify a clear path to long-term sustainability. Applicants must demonstrate how the grant activities will be sustained outside the grant period; and/or
- Be part of the overall “recreation plan” developed by the community where the project will be located.
For more information, visit Copper Shores Community Health Foundation.
