Christine Gallery Community Benefit Grant Program
This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and community organizations working to improve health outcomes and address disparities in mental health, financial stability, and access to healthcare for residents in the Emerson Health service area.
The Christine Gallery Community Benefit Grant, offered by Emerson Health, provides funding up to $7,500 for initiatives aimed at improving community health. The grant program honors the legacy of Christine Gallery, a former Chief Strategy Officer dedicated to advancing healthcare accessibility. The program seeks to support local nonprofits addressing health disparities and promoting prevention and self-care. Grant proposals are evaluated based on community needs and alignment with Emerson Health's priority areas. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, service providers, health and community-based organizations, municipalities, schools, and faith communities that serve residents in the Emerson Health service area. Previous recipients are eligible only for new projects, and collaboration among partners is encouraged. Projects must target at least one of Emerson Health’s priority areas: mental health, financial stability, or other community health concerns. The funds cannot be used for fundraising activities. Applications are due by November 15, 2024, and awards will be announced on December 20, 2024, with project start dates set for January 1, 2025. A final report, detailing project outcomes, is required by January 31, 2026. Emerson Health’s recent assessments highlight economic challenges, mental health concerns, and barriers to accessing healthcare as key issues, with specific objectives set to improve mental health support, financial stability, and resource access for populations most impacted, including low-income households, youth, older adults, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Award Range
Not specified - $7,500
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligibility 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 (Appendix A). 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 The following information are highlights from Emerson Health’s most recent Community Health Needs Assessment. The full report will be available on November 1.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
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