• Community or faith-based organizations including advocacy groups, coalitions, neighborhood associations, community health centers and service providers in Bedford, Coffee, Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson, or Wilson County with 501(c)(3) non-profit status. Interested public agencies and organizations without 501(c)(3) status are encouraged to apply in partnership with an eligible 501(c)(3) organization that may serve as the fiscal agent. Academic institutions may be collaborators on projects but are not eligible to apply.   

   

Organizations may apply for up to $10,000. Organizations will only be funded for projects in one county (even if multiple applications are submitted).  

Provide a description of: (~650 words) 

a. The proposed project and how the project aligns with one or more of the CHNA needs.

b. The demographics of the target population, what specific challenges and inequities the target population faces, and how the project will address these inequities.

c. At least two SMART goals for your project that will be completed during the 1-year grant cycle. 

Provide a budget:

The maximum funding level is up to $10,000. Please use the budget template below to give an example of how funds will be used. The budget can be high level and will be refined for awardees asked to submit additional information. Funds may be used to support project activities such as costs related to salaries, hosting meetings and events, design/printing of materials, etc. but may not be used for operational support for existing projects and activities not directly related to the proposed initiative. If the application is for an existing project, please specify which activities the Community Health mini-grant funds will support.  

Application Submission and Formatting:

This award cycle will include two rounds of review to allow for an extended application period. Applications must be submitted online via REDCap by October 14, 2024 @ 11:59 PM CST or January 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM CST. There is no difference between the two application deadlines and review processes. The application submission link can be found here. If you are not able to submit via REDCap, please email Autumn Montgomery at autumn.montgomery@vumc.org for assistance. 

This award cycle will include two rounds of review to allow for an extended application period. There is no difference between the two application deadlines and review processes. Applicants may select the timeline that fits their project needs best.

Organizations that meet the initial application review criteria may be invited to a virtual discussion to provide a deeper understanding of the project. Following award acceptance, grantees may be asked to submit more information including evaluation plans for the project, a revised budget, etc. 

Grantees will participate in a virtual meeting after the first 6-months to share project progress, accomplishments, and barriers. This meeting serves as the first report. A brief final report will be shared at the end of the 12-month grand period. Grantees are encouraged to include photos, fliers, or other information supporting the project's success in their reports. Grantees may also be asked to share project results in other community forums.

Information that will be required for reports include, but are not limited to:

• Progress towards achieving projects goals, outcomes, and activities
• Update on how the project is advancing community health
• Plans for project sustainability 

A Q&A webinar will be held on September 26, 2024 to clarify the application requirements in detail and provide an opportunity to ask questions. Please use the REDCap link  to register for the webinar. The meeting invite and Teams link will be sent via email closer to the date. For those unable to attend, please reach out to autumn.montgomery@vumc.org.