Deadline- September 5, 2012
Countries/Region- U.S
Chicago Community Trust invites Proposals for Programs to Improve Access to Health Care services for residents of metropolitan Chicago.
The trust will support efforts led by the public sector and/or nonprofit agencies to improve access to health care for low-income families and individuals. In advance of the full implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the trust seeks results in the Chicago region that will provide-
- a well-integrated, highly functioning public health system that incorporates federal, state, county, and city resources; quality standards and technology to improve medical service delivery; strategies to reduce duplication of services; and services for primary and specialty care;
- improved access to care for the uninsured.
Eligibility-
Applicants must be nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations or those using a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent; be located within and/or primarily serving residents of Cook County, except for regional, statewide, or national projects or research that may benefit a substantial portion of Cook County residents; have a commitment to diversity and inclusion for their governance, staffing, and populations served; explicitly adhere to non-discriminatory practices in the hiring of staff or in providing services on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability; and demonstrate a successful track record in addressing the needs of low-income residents.
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