Priorities

The objective of CHW's Community Grants Program is to award grants to nonprofit organizations whose proposals respond to the strategic priorities identified in the health assessment and/or the community benefit plans of CHW hospitals. CHW grant funds are to be used to provide services to underserved populations.

Criteria

• Funding up to $25,000. Due to availability of funds hospitals may reduce this limit.
• Strict adherence to grant guidelines.
• Proposals must identify the type of change expected and how and over what time period progress will be measured.

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or have a fiscal agent that is a 501(c)(3) organization and capable of administering the project's funds.
• The project/program must be a response to the health priorities identified in the local hospital's Community Health assessment or Community Benefit Plan.
• The project to be funded must involve collaboration with other organizations and/or with a CHW hospital.

Timeline

• Intent to Apply Due:  August 22, 2008
• Encourage/Discourage Notification Sent: September 08, 2008
• Final Grant Application Due:  October 3, 2008
• Final Grant Approval by CHW Investment Committee:  December 3, 2008