Deadline- 1 July 2013
Applications are accepted by The Public Health Institute (PHI) for Creating a Climate for Health Pilot Projects. For this program funding will be offered by Kresge Foundation. The objective of this program is to-
- Support and motivate the incorporation of climate change into public health practice.
- Support cross-sectoral collaboration that promotes climate action and health and equity.
- Create a network of public health workers and community partners who can collectively advocate for climate change action that promotes health and equity.
Funding Priorities and Requirements–
- The projects must be within urbanized areas in the state of California. “Urbanized area” means a central city or a group of contiguous cities with a population of 50,000 or more.PHI will seek to achieve geographic diversity in the awarding of grants
- The projects must address both climate change and health.
- The projects must address slowing or preparing for climate change (often referred to as mitigation and adaptation), or both
- The projects must have a focus on health equity and vulnerable populations.
- The ultimate goal should be policy, systems, and environmental change (even if the twelve-month project is just a step toward that). The focus cannot be solely education, unless that education can be demonstrated to be an integral step towards systems, policy, and/or environmental change.
- The applicant must provide evidence and/or rationale to describe why the proposed project is likely to be successful.
Eligibility–
- Recipient organizations may be either: a) local health departments that will collaborate with non-profits/ community-based organizations or b) non-profits/ community-based organizations that will collaborate with local health departments or other health agencies. Note that in communities where such collaboration is difficult, PHI staff will support applicants in strengthening relationships. Collaborative efforts are especially encouraged to apply and coalitions or organized collaboratives with a 501(c)3 fiscal sponsor are eligible.
- The Creating a Climate for Health Pilot Project Grant Program will not fund individuals,universities, or for-profit businesses. Grant awards cannot be used for endowment funding, capital improvements, lobbying, fundraising, medication and/or related medical equipment, or a program that discriminates on the basis of race, creed, color, disability, sexual orientation, or gender.
Documents Required-
- Cover letter on letterhead providing organizational contact information and institutional approval for submission of the proposal
- Proof of 501c3 status (of organization or fiscal sponsor)
- Executive Summary of Project (1 page maximum)
- Project Narrative
- Work plan
- Budget and justification
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