Community Strengthening

Funding Priority #4: Community Strengthening

Support community strengthening efforts centering on healthcare issues and healthcare-related organizations/programs.

Grant proposals should support one or more of the following goals:

  • Community collaborations that focus on children, family and senior services
  • Increase the organizational capacity of healthcare-oriented nonprofit organizations
  • Long-term solutions that address fundamental human needs for food, clothing, safety, housing and health
  • Community efforts to reduce family violence, abuse and neglect of children and seniors
  • Community Assistance Relief for Emergencies (C.A.R.E.) grants for emergency assistance such as food, clothing, shelter, medical goods, pharmaceuticals and hygiene products.