Request for Proposals for Community Health Improvement Project in Bowdoin Geneva |
Background
Funding has been made available to support innovative, small scale Community Health Improvement (CHI) projects in the Bowdoin Geneva community. Funding for this opportunity comes from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Community Benefits Program and Determination of Need Community Health Initiatives, which are overseen by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. CHI projects address root causes and systemic issues in the community and have outcomes focused on health. These initiatives are committed to racial equity. Health Resources in Action (HRiA) supports and manages grantmaking for this fund.
Health Resources in Action (HRiA)
Since 1957, HRiA has been providing services to help people live healthier lives and create healthy communities through prevention, health promotion, policy, and research. This broad mission has remained consistent throughout HRiA’s history and is reflective of the varied work performed by staff from our numerous services/initiatives including health/racial equity; assessment and evaluation; training and capacity building; community organizing; advocacy; strategic planning; and environmental health. With a commitment to underserved populations and support of relevant research on critical health issues, HRiA has earned a national reputation as a leader in the public health field, as well as a local reputation for excellence in improving community health in Massachusetts.
Bowdoin Geneva Community Advisory Board (CAB)
The Bowdoin Geneva CAB is made up of residents of color from the Bowdoin Geneva community. We are concerned family members, neighbors, and friends who are dedicated to making Bowdoin Geneva a better and more cohesive and healthy community. All of us understand the struggles. We go through difficulties and we see our neighbors going through the same challenges, knowing that we all just want the right things for our families. We want to see our fellow community residents be successful and supportive of one another. Having access to this funding gives us the opportunity to support community driven projects that are chosen by residents.
Funding Opportunity
Allocated funds have been made available to support innovative, small scale Community Health Improvement (CHI) projects in the Bowdoin Geneva community. This RFP is designed to support two to three CHI pilot projects in the Bowdoin Geneva community totaling $22,000 in grants. CHI projects address root causes and systemic issues in the community and have outcomes focused on health. We are looking to support community initiatives and projects focusing on:
Funding has been made available to support innovative, small scale Community Health Improvement (CHI) projects in the Bowdoin Geneva community. Funding for this opportunity comes from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Community Benefits Program and Determination of Need Community Health Initiatives, which are overseen by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. CHI projects address root causes and systemic issues in the community and have outcomes focused on health. These initiatives are committed to racial equity. Health Resources in Action (HRiA) supports and manages grantmaking for this fund.
Health Resources in Action (HRiA)
Since 1957, HRiA has been providing services to help people live healthier lives and create healthy communities through prevention, health promotion, policy, and research. This broad mission has remained consistent throughout HRiA’s history and is reflective of the varied work performed by staff from our numerous services/initiatives including health/racial equity; assessment and evaluation; training and capacity building; community organizing; advocacy; strategic planning; and environmental health. With a commitment to underserved populations and support of relevant research on critical health issues, HRiA has earned a national reputation as a leader in the public health field, as well as a local reputation for excellence in improving community health in Massachusetts.
Bowdoin Geneva Community Advisory Board (CAB)
The Bowdoin Geneva CAB is made up of residents of color from the Bowdoin Geneva community. We are concerned family members, neighbors, and friends who are dedicated to making Bowdoin Geneva a better and more cohesive and healthy community. All of us understand the struggles. We go through difficulties and we see our neighbors going through the same challenges, knowing that we all just want the right things for our families. We want to see our fellow community residents be successful and supportive of one another. Having access to this funding gives us the opportunity to support community driven projects that are chosen by residents.
Funding Opportunity
Allocated funds have been made available to support innovative, small scale Community Health Improvement (CHI) projects in the Bowdoin Geneva community. This RFP is designed to support two to three CHI pilot projects in the Bowdoin Geneva community totaling $22,000 in grants. CHI projects address root causes and systemic issues in the community and have outcomes focused on health. We are looking to support community initiatives and projects focusing on:
- Developing capacity for economic growth and power (i.e. urban farming, cultural entrepreneurship)
- Building a community gathering space (i.e. green space, garden, greenhouse)
- Community and youth of color engagement that supports capacity building (i.e. canvasing, neighborhood planning process, forming a democratic neighborhood association)
Through these projects the Bowdoin Geneva CAB is seeking to support the lives of people of color throughout Bowdoin Geneva that desire to make this neighborhood a better place. Bowdoin Geneva CAB seeks to find applicants who are interested in creating community spaces that can build stronger relationships between the residents of Bowdoin Geneva.
Grant Period and Funding Available
The funding will be for a period of 12 months, starting August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2020.
Deadlines
Proposals must be submitted by Friday, August 23, 2019 at 5:00 pm. Selected Grantee will be notified within 30 days.
Grant Period and Funding Available
The funding will be for a period of 12 months, starting August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2020.
Deadlines
Proposals must be submitted by Friday, August 23, 2019 at 5:00 pm. Selected Grantee will be notified within 30 days.