The Community Health Foundation (CHF) is seeking applications for its Responsive Grants Prorgam 2021-22.

The mission of Community Health Foundation (CHF) is to preserve reproductive services, to promote health and wellness, and to advocate for quality healthcare through grant making and education in Clark and Champaign Counties, Ohio. Grants to area non-profit organizations help fulfill this mission. Responsive grants are awarded annually for programs that support health and wellbeing in the region.

Priority Areas

They seek programs that are evidence-based, are led by reputable organizations and have a history of success with the population being served. In order to attain the above long-term outcomes, CHF awards grants to projects and initiatives that support (but are not limited to) the following:

Healthy Living

Promote physical activity, nutritious foods and changes to the environment that lead to better health outcomes for the overall community or specific populations. Activities may include:

• Access to and promotion of physical activity.
• Access to, promotion of and education about nutritious food.
• Environmental changes that support population health, such as safe recreation areas and access to healthy foods.

Reproductive Health

Promote responsible sexuality to help reduce sexually transmitted infections, unplanned pregnancies, teen births, premature birth and infant mortality. Suggested activities include:

• Education about, promotion of and practices that lead to healthy births.
• Education about human sexuality and safe sexual practices.
• Programs that reduce unintended pregnancies.
• Programs that reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted infections.

Mental/ Emotional Health and Substance Abuse

Provide support for treatment of mental health and addiction disorders and programs that contribute to prevention of substance use. Suggested activities include:

• Tobacco cessation programs.
• Prevention and treatment of substance abuse.
• Education to enhance understanding of mental and emotional health.
• Providing access to mental health services.
• Training for families, teachers, first responders and others.
• Activities that develop relationship and interpersonal skills.
• Education and promotion to reduce interpersonal violence.

Safety Net Services

Support for all populations to have access to a full range of health services. Suggested activities include:

• Access to primary health care, including vision and oral health.
• Prevention and management of chronic diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease.
• Financial assistance for co-pays, deductibles, prescriptions, medical supplies.
• Advocacy and education for health care benefits.
• Improvements in social factors that contribute to quality of life for people in under-resourced areas. Examples include transportation options, public safety and other disparities.

Types of Funding

• Program grants support new programs, continuing programs, or expansion of successful on-going programs.
• Project grants are for short-term activities, usually lasting less than one year.
• Operating support contributes to an organization’s day-to-day, ongoing expenses such as salaries, utilities, office supplies, etc.
• Capital support is related to building improvements, infrastructure (i.e., wiring), fixtures or equipment for a specific program or project.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for a grant from the Community Health Foundation, you must meet all of the following criteria.

• Be a nonprofit organization exempt from Federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or a government unit, including public schools and municipalities. If you do not have 501(c)(3) status, you may enter into an agreement with a qualified nonprofit that will act as your fiscal sponsor.
• Have a governing board and conduct business without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, or national origin.
• Programs and projects must serve residents of Clark and/or Champaign Counties in Ohio.

For more information, visit Community Health Foundation.