State Health Grants

This program provides competitive funding for community organizations and local governments to build or improve public facilities that support work, education, and health monitoring in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve the competitiveness of California's specialty crops, benefiting a wide range of organizations, including nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in developing educational resources and outreach initiatives to reduce tobacco use and improve asthma health among healthcare professionals in the District of Columbia.

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is offering a new funding opportunity for local organizations to support water safety programming, utilizing Title V funds. This grant aims to expand efforts in protecting Hoosier families around water by developing or expanding drowning prevention activities, with a specific focus on increasing water safety among infants, children, and adolescents. The program encourages creative initiatives to address identified barriers that put children at higher risk of drowning, directly working to reduce fatalities among families in Indiana. While the exact foundation mission alignment isn't explicitly stated, the grant's focus on public health and safety aligns with a broad public health mandate. The target beneficiaries for this grant are infants, children, and adolescents in Indiana, particularly those in at-risk or vulnerable populations. The impact goals are to increase water safety and reduce drowning fatalities among these groups. Programming may include education for families, resource development and dissemination, connecting families with swim lessons, and increasing safety in various water environments such such as bathtubs, pools, retention ponds, and open water. Local organizations applying for the grant must have identified the specific barriers families encounter that contribute to higher drowning risks, and their proposed programs must directly address these barriers. The priorities and focuses of this grant include partnering with local health departments (though health departments themselves are not eligible to apply), adhering to guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and IDOH, and addressing water safety barriers in at-risk or vulnerable populations. Proposed activities must be evidence-based, data-informed, or utilize promising practices to ensure effective programming. Collaboration with local community action teams and child fatality review teams is also encouraged for maximum impact. The grant specifically serves Indiana residents, and grantees must comply with financial requirements. The expected outcomes and measurable results of this grant are not explicitly detailed with specific metrics, but the overarching goal is to reduce fatalities among families by increasing water safety. By focusing on evidence-based practices and addressing identified barriers, the grant aims for tangible improvements in water safety outcomes for children and adolescents. The implicit strategic priority is public health improvement through targeted prevention efforts, and the theory of change suggests that by empowering local organizations to implement tailored drowning prevention initiatives, the IDOH can effectively mitigate risk factors and improve safety for vulnerable populations across Indiana. The project period for the budget is Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2025, indicating a short-term, impactful project cycle.

This grant provides funding to California's local emergency medical services agencies to implement a program that helps paramedics treat opioid use disorder and connect patients to ongoing care.

The Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG), initially established as the Emergency Shelter Grant Program in 1987 under the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, underwent significant revisions with the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act of 2009. The program, aimed at addressing homelessness, is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. ESG supports the upgrade of homeless and domestic abuse shelters, covers operating costs, provides essential services to homeless individuals, aids in homelessness prevention, facilitates rapid re-housing, and supports the Homeless Management Information System's administrative costs. Grant renewed every year.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in Washington State to enhance their capacity for engaging in environmental justice initiatives and to ensure that underrepresented communities can participate in state-level decision-making regarding environmental health.

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Bureau of Women’s and Children’s Health (BWCH) oversees Adolescent Health programming to improve the health and well-being of young people in the state. As of 2005, BWCH has been administering state lottery funds for the prevention of teen pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). According to the Arizona Vital Statistics, from 2011 to 2021, the teen birth rate for Arizona teenagers ages fifteen through nineteen (15-19) has declined from thirty-six point nine (36.9) to fifteen point three (15.3) per 1,000 females. The repeat birth rates of youth of the same age, who had already had a child decreased from 142.7 in 2011 to 135.8 per 1,000 in 2021. Despite the declines, birth rates for Arizona teens ages fifteen through nineteen (15-19)   exceeds   the   national   rate   of   thirteen   point   nine   (13.9)   in   2021 (https://blogs.cdc.gov/nchs/2023/01/20/7245/). Arizona's racial and ethnic groups exhibit significant disparities in teen pregnancy rates, with Hispanic, American Indian, and African American females aged nineteen (19) or younger experiencing the highest rates. In 2021, American Indian youth had a notably elevated pregnancy rate of sixteen point three (16.3) per 1,000 females, surpassing the state average of ten point six (10.6) per 1,000. Similarly, rates for Hispanic or Latino youth were fourteen point four (14.4) per 1,000, and for Black or African American youth, they were twelve point six (12.6) per 1,000, both above the state average, while rates for White Non-Hispanics six (6) per 1,000 and Asian or Pacific Islanders three point four (3.4) per 1,000 were considerably lower. Teen pregnancy is intricately linked with complex factors such as school failure, behavioral issues, and family challenges, which often hinder youths’ ability to avoid pregnancy. Positive Youth Development (PYD) programs present a promising approach by emphasizing the enhancement of protective factors over merely addressing risk behaviors. These programs have shown efficacy in reducing sexual risk behaviors, Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and unintended pregnancies. By fostering ongoing development and maturation, PYD programs empower youth to recognize and manage risk-taking behaviors, making them a viable strategy for teen pregnancy prevention (Gavin et al., 2010). According to the 2021 Arizona Surveillance STD case data, forty-nine percent (49%) of STD cases (chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis) in Arizona were among adolescents under the age of twenty-five (25). Since 2019, the rate of chlamydia among teenagers fifteen through nineteen (15-19) years old has been slowly decreasing but still remains high at 2,031 per 100,000 in 2019 to 1,729 per 100,000 in 2021. For gonorrhea, the rate among these teenagers increased from 384 per 100,000 in 2019 to 467 per 100,000 in 2021. As for syphilis, in 2019, twenty-two (22) per 100,000 fifteen through nineteen (15-19) year-old teenagers were reported to have syphilis, increasing to twenty-six (26) per 100,000 in 2021. Regarding STDs/STIs, major disparities between Arizona’s racial and ethnic groups also persist. The Arizona 2021 Annual STD Report indicates that Black (994 per 100,000) and American Indian/Alaska Native (787 per 100,000) populations have consistently higher rates of chlamydia, the Black population (763 per 100,000) continues to have the highest rate of gonorrhea, and the American Indian/Alaska Native (172 per 100,000) and Black (123 per 100,000) populations have the highest rates of syphilis, surpassing their Hispanic, White, and Asian/Pacific Islander counterparts. Financial Notes: Approximately $700,000.00 will be available each Grant year for a five (5) year grant period to provide services to youth for the prevention of teen pregnancies and STIs. Annual funding for services will be provided during the state fiscal year, from July through June; Therefore, the first and last years of funding will be partial funding: first year funded upon award through June 30, 2025; fifth year from July 1, 2029 through September 30, 2029. Budgets will be reviewed annually and may be decreased based on: 1. Changes in state lottery funding allocations. 2. Failure to meet the number of youths proposed to be served; or meet the required program completion by youth for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programming. 3. Failure to comply with Grant requirements. 4. Negative audit findings. 5. Failure to spend budget funds efficiently.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local agencies in Ohio to enhance nutrition and health services for women, infants, and children through the WIC program.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts to deliver essential pre- and post-release services for young adults reentering society, with a focus on reducing recidivism and enhancing public safety.

The RHIG Program, established by the Kansas Legislature through House Bill 2208 on May 6, 2021, is designed to strengthen and enhance healthcare services in eligible Kansas counties by providing transitional assistance to hospitals. Funded with $10,000,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021, the program aims to help hospitals transition their current healthcare delivery models to ones more suitable for their communities. Eligible projects include transitioning to new provider types, service and delivery modifications, market studies, technological advancements such as telemedicine, and personnel acquisition. The program underscores a public-private partnership model requiring a $2 match from private stakeholders for every $1 of state funds. All RHIG funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024, with the program set to expire on June 30, 2025. All counties in Kansas can apply except Douglas, Johnson, Sedgwick, Shawnee, or Wyandotte counties.

The mission of the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Arizona Biomedical Research Centre (ABRC) is to identify and support innovative biomedical research to improve the health of all Arizonans. ABRC is focused on leveraging existing resources, maximizing partnerships, cultivating communication, and promoting innovation. ABRC manages multiple initiatives which are guided by input from leaders and professionals from Arizona’s universities, nonprofit research institutions, hospitals, medical centers, and patient advocacy groups. Financial Notes: Funding Source: The funding source for this Grant is the Health Research Fund (Tobacco Tax) as established by Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) §36-275 (https://www.azleg.gov/ars/36/00275.htm) and §36-773  (https://www.azleg.gov/ars/36/00773.htm). Up to $3,500,000 per year is available for Arizona Investigator Grant (AZ IG) and New Investigator Award (NIA) applications. The maximum award for AZ IG Applications is $225,000.00 annually with a maximum project duration of three (3) years from the award date. The maximum award for NIA Applications is $75,000.00 annually with a maximum project duration of three (3) years from the award date.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California non-profits and Native American tribes for projects aimed at improving community air quality through education, technical training, and targeted emission reduction strategies.

This grant provides funding to Oklahoma municipalities, counties, school districts, and public trusts to implement evidence-based strategies for combating the opioid crisis.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Chicago to offer navigation services that help pregnant and postpartum individuals connect with health and wellness resources, aiming to improve maternal and infant health outcomes and reduce disparities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural health providers in New York to create and sustain collaborative networks that improve healthcare access and services for residents in rural areas.

Grant Opportunity Announcement: Victim Services Support Program Overview: The Iowa Attorney General’s Victim Assistance Section is announcing a competitive grant opportunity aimed at providing comprehensive sexual assault services for a designated portion of southeast Iowa. Following the closure of the Rape Victim Advocacy Program at the University of Iowa, the Attorney General’s Office seeks qualified applicants to serve sexual assault victims in the following Iowa counties: Cedar, Des Moines, Henry, Iowa, Johnson, Lee, Van Buren, and Washington. These counties fall within Iowa’s victim services region 6. Funding Details: Total Funding Available: Up to $401,536 annually Funding Source: Combination of federal victim services funding and state of Iowa victim services funding Grant Cycle: October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2026 Application Process: Application Deadline: May 31, 2024 Applicants must be registered in Iowa Grants for Victim Services (Iowa GVS). Instructions for registration can be found here. Organizations not already registered in Iowa GVS should click the "New User? Register Here!" link and follow the prompts. Interested parties should download the request for proposals and adhere to the provided instructions. Contact Information: For inquiries or assistance, please contact Lori Miller, VSS Administrator, at 1-515-725-4130 or [email protected].

The Harm Reduction Community Linkages Project is to support capacity building at harm reduction organizations statewide to expand their client base and develop more comprehensive linkages to prevention, treatment, and harm reduction services for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD), including prescription opioids as well as illicit drugs such as heroin. This project is funded through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Overdose Data to Action – States (OD2A-S) Cooperative Agreement and Illinois General Revenue Funds. Organizations selected for this funding will need to demonstrate success in engaging individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD), including prescription opioids as well as illicit drugs such as heroin; have experience in linking individuals to opioid use prevention, OUD treatment and injection harm reduction services through community referral networks; and show capacity to cover large geographic regions in Illinois focusing on communities that demonstrate a high burden of opioid overdose. These funds will be used to strengthen partnerships between injection harm reduction community stakeholders and providers of OUD treatment and other needed social services to improve local coordination, connect more individuals to the appropriate support services and treatment for OUD, and provide case management as needed among persons who use opioids.

The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks qualified Applicants to implement a Nutrition Incentive Program (NIP) Project. The purpose of the NIP Project is to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by low-income households participating in the United States Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). Services must be provided in accordance with the specifications contained in this Request for Application (RFA). Applicants should reference Section II, Scope of Grant Project, for further detailed information regarding the purpose, background, eligible population, eligible activities, and requirements.

This program provides scholarships to District residents pursuing careers in high-demand healthcare professions, addressing the shortage of healthcare workers in underserved communities.