2024-2025 Community Wellness Program
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Polk County, Florida, to deliver behavioral health and preventative health programs for residents without health insurance and with incomes at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.
The 2024-2025 Community Wellness Program is a grant initiative led by the United Way of Central Florida in collaboration with the Polk County Health and Human Service Community Health Care program. This program aims to provide behavioral health services and preventative or early intervention programs to qualifying residents of Polk County, Florida. The total funding available for this initiative is $9.6 million, which is intended to support programs that address the health needs of individuals and families without healthcare coverage, specifically those with incomes at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. The primary purpose of the Community Wellness Program is to enhance the health and well-being of Polk County residents through a variety of services. The program focuses on two main objectives: prevention and early intervention, and behavioral health. Prevention and early intervention services are designed to promote awareness and healthy lifestyle choices, encompassing areas such as physical activity, nutrition, and wellness education. Behavioral health services aim to improve the psychological and emotional well-being of participants. Funding for this program requires a minimum request of $50,000 for proposed services. Eligible organizations must be able to provide a 501(c)(3) Determination Letter and must ensure that their proposed services are directed towards Polk County residents who meet specific income and insurance criteria. The program is particularly focused on individuals and families who do not have any form of health insurance, including Medicaid or Medicare, and who are documented full-time residents of Polk County. Organizations interested in applying for the grant must adhere to several eligibility requirements. They must provide complete answers to all application questions and refrain from including any unrequested materials or private personal information. Additionally, organizations must commit to mandatory data collection and monthly reporting of program expenditures and eligibility determinations. Applications that do not follow the required format may be penalized, and late submissions will not be considered. The evaluation of applications will be based on the completeness of responses, adherence to guidelines, and the potential impact of the proposed programs on the community. Organizations are encouraged to review relevant Florida statutes and local ordinances to ensure compliance with all regulations associated with the grant. The deadline for submitting applications for the 2024-2025 Community Wellness Program is October 23, 2024. Organizations should prepare their proposals in advance to meet this deadline and ensure that all required documentation is included. For further information, interested parties can visit the United Way of Central Florida's website or contact them directly via email.
Award Range
Not specified - Not specified
Total Program Funding
$96,000,000
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Organization Requirements Organizations submitting an application must meet the following criteria: Organization must be able to provide a 501(c)3 Determination Letter Organization must answer each application question completely. Do not include any materials not requested with your application, or any private personal identifiable information that would constitute special handling or breach of confidentiality. For Polk County resident(s) following a one-time service/program, the organization must ensure the reoccurring proposed service/program will be for: Gross family/household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines. Documented full-time resident of Polk County (See Proof of Residency Guidelines) Have no other health insurance, including Medicaid, Medicare, Polk Healthcare Plan, Veteran’s Health Benefits, or any private insurance. Exception: Residents of Polk County who qualify by residency and household income with health coverage, would be allowed to participate in a UWCF Community Wellness program IF: The benefit being offered by a UWCF Community Wellness program is not a covered benefit under their plan OR The individual has exceeded the plan’s benefit limitations for type of benefit/service. Adequate proof of non-coverage or coverage limits met must be provided. Organization understands there will be mandatory data collection of program expenditures and eligibility determination in a format provided by UWCF and monthly reporting requirements by the 15th of each month for the previous months’ activity. Additionally, a monthly digital submission of supporting documentation for all monthly expenses reported. Organization agrees to submit application in required format. Applications that do not follow the required format may lose points. Late proposals will not be accepted or reviewed for funding consideration. Organization has reviewed the Florida Statutes 212.055(7) and Polk County Ordinance 2015-76, as amended.
Geographic Eligibility
Polk County (FL)
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
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