Grant Cycle

2024 Community Health Grant Cycle for Northern Arizona

Thank you for your interest. The 2024 Community Health Grant Cycle is now CLOSED.

Focus

The focus of this year's cycle is on northern Arizona's priority health needs.

We seek to fund programs that simultaneously address two of the three priority health needs in our region: improving mental health, preventing and managing chronic disease, and expanding access to health care. Health First Foundation will invest in programs that address these health priorities while considering the impact that social factors — like education, community environments that support healthy lifestyles, quality access to healthcare, social support systems, and financial stability — have on health and well-being in our communities.

Eligibility

Applicant organizations and their proposed programs must meet eligibility requirements.


The program/project must support Health First Foundation's mission and vision.


Organizations are an Arizona 501(c)(3), government agency, school, university, municipality, or tribal entity.

  • Religious organizations may apply for funding of non-sectarian initiatives.
  • Organizations without 501(c)(3) status must use a fiscal agent to apply on their behalf
  • Organizations must be in good standing with the IRS at the time of application review


Organizations serve populations in one or more of the five counties within northern Arizona: Apache County, Coconino County, Mohave County, Navajo County, Yavapai County


The Foundation will not fund programs we previously funded.


We seek to fund projects that involve collaborations and partnerships with other organizations. We prefer programs/projects of significant magnitude and impact with funding requests of $50,000 or more. Innovative projects requesting less than $50,000 may be considered.


Organizations must maintain an active non-discrimination policy.


One application per each qualified organization will be accepted.

Organizations uncertain of their eligibility may submit an inquiry here.

Our Vision

Timeline

Here's the full timeline for application and awards.

The letter of intent (LOI) submission period is now open. LOIs must be submitted by January 10, 2024, at 5:00 pm.

Grant Cycle Timeline

Our Vision

Process

Letter of Intent (LOI)

The grant process begins with interested organizations submitting an LOI. The Foundation will accept LOIs from December 1, 2023 through January 10, 2024, at 5:00 pm. The LOI should be no longer than two pages, typed, and double-spaced using a minimum of 12-point font and moderate margins.


LOI Required Content:

  • Organization Name
  • Program/Project Title and Primary Focus
  • Define the specifics of the program/project, target population, and expected health outcomes.
  • Describe how the program/project will help individuals and communities be healthier.
  • Describe how the health impact will be sustained after the grant term.
  • List your partner organization(s) with their role identified. Outline the characteristics of your partnership.
  • Total program/project amount (includes amount requested plus other funding sources from partners, including actual funding, in-kind support, and volunteer support). 
  • Amount requested from Health First Foundation
  • Provide a brief outline of the project budget. 


We recommend avoiding industry acronyms that may not be familiar to our reviewers of letters of intent and grant applications. Reviewers prioritize clarity, and using widely recognized terms enhances the likelihood of a higher score for your organization's letter of intent or application.


Please review the additional documents prior to submitting your organization's LOI.


Once your document is finalized, provide the remaining content, including uploading your LOI through the link below.


The grant period starts July 1, 2024, and runs until June 30, 2025.

Our Vision

Past Awards

Creek Valley Health Clinic: Establishing a food remedy program in Colorado City to increase access to healthy foods and nutrition education for people at risk of developing chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity

Red Feather Development Group:

Supporting clean water access and hygiene solutions in Hopi and Navajo homes lacking running water


North Country HealthCare: Establishing a team care model in a family medicine residency clinic, emphasizing wellness, preventative care, and better care coordination for high-need patients

Griffith Blue Heart:

Training and equipping Flagstaff police officers to provide life-saving care in time-sensitive cardiac emergencies

Questions?

928.223.9250

grants@healthfirstforall.org

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