Public Health Grants Available For Lorain County Groups

AVON LAKE, OH — Small grants are available to government agencies, nonprofits and community organizations that advance a health improvement plan in Lorain County.

The grants are available through Lorain County Public Health. The organization has up to $50,000 to award, though groups in Vermilion are not eligible.

“As the pandemic moves to the rearview mirror, we are excited to continue to support initiatives that tackle the five components of our CHIP: chronic disease, maternal and child health, mental health, substance abuse and cancer,” said Dave Covell, health Commissioner for Lorain County Public Health. “The goal for these mini grants is to spark innovation and support partners aspiring to build healthier communities.”

Grant applicant can choose one category:

• Community grants come with an award total of up to $5,000.
  • "Community Grants are best suited for smaller pilot projects that focus on evidence-based programming. Community Grants can also serve as additional funding to support health-aligned, larger projects that are already ongoing, but need additional funds in order to be completed," Lorain County Public Health said.
• System Change grants come with an award total of up to $15,000.
  • These grants are available for,"projects that focus on built environment changes. Built environment changes include physical improvements in the community that encourage healthy behaviors, like walking trails, bike racks, lighting, playgrounds and public spaces, as well as community gardens and urban farms. LCPH staff offer technical assistance both through the application process and during project implementation."

Eligible organizations must be located in Lorain County and support the Community Health Improvement Plan. For more information on the plan, visit the county health website.

All grant applications are due by May 19, 2021.