Funding Amount

Small grants (average ~$13,800 based on historical data)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Building Healthier Communities Awards

Overview: A grant program providing small grants to mission-aligned organizations that cultivate health equity and quality in the community.

Geographic Scope: Minnesota only

Key Details:

  • Since 2007, the program has provided 63 small grants totaling more than $870,000

  • Funded by the Stratis Health board of directors from organizational reserves each year

  • Focus on health equity and community health improvement
  • Focus Areas:

  • Health equity initiatives

  • Quality improvement in healthcare

  • Community-based health services

  • Prevention and chronic disease management

  • Mental health support

  • Addressing disparities in vulnerable populations

  • Climate and health equity

  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare
  • Eligibility:

  • Mission-aligned nonprofit organizations

  • Based in Minnesota

  • Examples of awardees: community health nonprofits, critical access hospitals, community-based health organizations
  • Contact Information:

  • Telephone: 952-854-3306

  • Toll Free: 1-877-STRATIS

  • Website: stratishealth.org
  • Background: Stratis Health is an independent nonprofit organization based in Minnesota, celebrating more than 50 years of leading collaboration and innovation to improve health.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    health-disparitiescommunity-healthnonprofits

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