Grant to Expand Initiatives in Chronic Disease and Mental Health

Improving healthcare in rural communities is a priority area for many funding organizations. Below are potential grant opportunities and funding sources that focus on rural health improvement:


Federal Funding Opportunities

  1. Rural Health Care Program
    • Agency: Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
    • Purpose: Supports rural healthcare providers by funding broadband services for telemedicine.
    • Eligibility: Nonprofit rural healthcare providers.
    • Website: FCC Rural Health Care Program
  2. Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP)
    • Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
    • Purpose: Assists small rural hospitals in quality improvement, HIT adoption, and value-based care transition.
    • Eligibility: Rural hospitals with fewer than 50 beds.
    • Website: SHIP Program
  3. Delta States Rural Development Network Grant Program
    • Agency: HRSA
    • Purpose: Funds healthcare access, chronic disease management, and workforce development in the Mississippi Delta region.
    • Eligibility: Rural nonprofits, local governments, and healthcare organizations.
    • Website: Delta Grant Program

Private Foundations

  1. The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
    • Focus: Supports rural telehealth, cardiovascular care, and emergency services in underserved areas.
    • Eligibility: Nonprofits and healthcare organizations.
    • Website: Helmsley Charitable Trust
  2. Rural Health Care Foundation
    • Focus: Provides grants to enhance access to healthcare in rural and remote areas.
    • Eligibility: Nonprofits and community healthcare providers.
    • Website: Rural Health Care Foundation
  3. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
    • Focus: Addresses health equity, improving community health, and rural health initiatives.
    • Eligibility: Nonprofits and academic institutions.
    • Website: RWJF Grants

State-Specific Funding

  • Many states offer rural health improvement grants through their Department of Health or specific rural health offices. Examples include:
    • Colorado Rural Health Center
    • Texas Office of Rural Health
    • North Carolina Rural Health Assistance Program

Corporate Philanthropy

  1. UnitedHealth Foundation
    • Focus: Improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural areas.
    • Eligibility: Nonprofits and healthcare providers.
    • Website: UnitedHealth Foundation
  2. Cigna Foundation
    • Focus: Promotes rural health equity and community-based solutions.
    • Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations.
    • Website: Cigna Foundation

If you are looking for region-specific opportunities or need further assistance with grant writing or eligibility, let me know!

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Grant to Expand Initiatives in Chronic Disease and Mental Health

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Expanding initiatives in chronic disease management and mental health is a critical area supported by numerous funding sources. Here are grant opportunities and funding programs to consider:


Federal Funding Opportunities

  1. Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (PHHSBG)
    • Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
    • Purpose: Supports state programs aimed at preventing chronic diseases and improving mental health services.
    • Eligibility: State and local health departments.
    • Website: PHHSBG Program
  2. Mental Health Awareness Training Grants
    • Agency: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
    • Purpose: Provides funding to train individuals to respond to mental health issues and link people to appropriate services.
    • Eligibility: Nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities.
    • Website: SAMHSA Grants
  3. Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Program
    • Agency: Administration for Community Living (ACL)
    • Purpose: Expands access to evidence-based programs for individuals managing chronic diseases.
    • Eligibility: Nonprofits, state and local governments, and tribal organizations.
    • Website: ACL Programs

Private Foundations

  1. Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation
    • Focus: Supports innovative solutions to address disparities in chronic disease care and mental health.
    • Eligibility: Nonprofits and community-based organizations.
    • Website: Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation
  2. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
    • Focus: Funds projects addressing mental health and chronic disease prevention, especially in underserved communities.
    • Eligibility: Nonprofits, government agencies, and academic institutions.
    • Website: RWJF Funding Opportunities
  3. Kresge Foundation – Health Program
    • Focus: Supports community-based initiatives to improve access to mental health and chronic disease management services.
    • Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations and public health entities.
    • Website: Kresge Health Program

Corporate Philanthropy

  1. CVS Health Foundation
    • Focus: Grants for chronic disease management programs, with additional support for behavioral and mental health initiatives.
    • Eligibility: Nonprofits and healthcare providers.
    • Website: CVS Health Foundation
  2. Anthem Foundation
    • Focus: Supports projects improving health outcomes in chronic disease and mental health care.
    • Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations.
    • Website: Anthem Foundation

State and Regional Programs

  • State Mental Health Grants: Many states fund initiatives targeting mental health through their Department of Mental Health or Health and Human Services.
  • Chronic Disease Grants: State public health agencies often provide funding for local chronic disease prevention projects.

Examples include:

  • California Wellness Foundation: Supports chronic disease prevention and mental health equity.
  • Colorado Health Foundation: Focused on health improvement, including mental health and chronic disease programs.

International Funding

If you are working globally, consider the Global Fund for chronic disease and mental health initiatives in low-resource settings.

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