Rural Changemaker Grant - September 2024

Funding Opportunity

The Rural Changemaker RFP provides strategic funding that enhances and supports grassroots work addressing community-identified challenges and inequalities related to health in the rural regions served by Interact for Health in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Grants are expected to range from $10,000-$100,000 for 12 to 18 months. Proposals are accepted quarterly.

Application Questions (PDF / Word)

A pre-recorded informational webinar can be found here.

They must be submitted by Friday, March 4, Friday, June 3, Friday, September 2, or Friday, November 4 at 5:00 p.m.

Proposed projects should:  

• Center rural communities (see “Definitions” below) as the primary focus of a proposed or existing project or program, including leadership and decision-making power.

• Make rural communities the primary beneficiaries of outcomes generated by the project or program.  

• Address a health challenge or underlying inequity identified by the community.  

• Plan, develop, implement and/or sustain a solution.  

• Create action by energizing community members around a common, shared health concern.      

Grant size and length will vary based on the scope of the project. Eligible rural organizations may apply for grants between $10,000 - $100,0000. Grant  applications will be evaluated on a quarterly basis for a total of up to $800,000 annually.

Deadline:
September 2, 2024
Amount:
$10,000 - $100,000
Assistance:
Location:

Eligibility:

Eligible Counties in Kentucky: Bracken, Gallatin, Grant, Pendleton

Timing:

Applications Accepted Quarterly:

Friday, March 4, Friday, June 3, Friday, September 2, or Friday, November 4 at 5:00 p.m.

Cost Share / Match:

Rural Changemaker Grant - September 2024

Funding Opportunity

The Rural Changemaker RFP provides strategic funding that enhances and supports grassroots work addressing community-identified challenges and inequalities related to health in the rural regions served by Interact for Health in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Grants are expected to range from $10,000-$100,000 for 12 to 18 months. Proposals are accepted quarterly.

Application Questions (PDF / Word)

A pre-recorded informational webinar can be found here.

They must be submitted by Friday, March 4, Friday, June 3, Friday, September 2, or Friday, November 4 at 5:00 p.m.

Proposed projects should:  

• Center rural communities (see “Definitions” below) as the primary focus of a proposed or existing project or program, including leadership and decision-making power.

• Make rural communities the primary beneficiaries of outcomes generated by the project or program.  

• Address a health challenge or underlying inequity identified by the community.  

• Plan, develop, implement and/or sustain a solution.  

• Create action by energizing community members around a common, shared health concern.      

Grant size and length will vary based on the scope of the project. Eligible rural organizations may apply for grants between $10,000 - $100,0000. Grant  applications will be evaluated on a quarterly basis for a total of up to $800,000 annually.

Dates:
-
Date:
Sep 2
Time:
Cost:
$10,000 - $100,000
Assistance:
Location:

Eligibility:

Eligible Counties in Kentucky: Bracken, Gallatin, Grant, Pendleton

Cost Share / Match:

Timing:

Applications Accepted Quarterly:

Friday, March 4, Friday, June 3, Friday, September 2, or Friday, November 4 at 5:00 p.m.

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