How much funding does Collaborative Health Innovation Program (CHIP) Grant provide?

Collaborative Health Innovation Program (CHIP) Grant provides Up to $50,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Collaborative Health Innovation Program (CHIP) Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Collaborative Health Innovation Program (CHIP) Grant

Nantahala Health Foundation

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Funding Amount

Up to $50,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Collaborative Health Innovation Program (CHIP) Grant

Program Name: CHIP (Collaborative Health Innovation Program) Grants

Overview: CHIP grants are designed to encourage two or more organizations to join forces to implement problem-solving programs designed to strengthen communities and improve social determinants of health. The program supports out-of-the-box thinking and innovative collaborative approaches.

Funding Details

Award Amount: Up to $50,000 per grant
Total Awarded (2020): Nearly $420,000 to 11 organizations
Recurrence: Annual

Geographic Scope

Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon, Swain counties and the Qualla Boundary, North Carolina

Eligible Applicants

Regional nonprofit organizations (must partner with at least one collaborating partner)
Governmental agencies
Public service organizations

Funding Priorities

Access to healthcare
Education
Transportation
Alleviation of poverty
Quality of housing
COVID-19 relief (special interest priority area)

Types of Support

Programs designed to strengthen communities' overall health
Innovative approaches to addressing social determinants of health
Collaborative, multi-organizational initiatives
Programs addressing root causes of health problems

Key Requirements

Mandatory Collaboration: Applicants must partner with at least one other organization
Innovation Focus: Proposals should demonstrate unique problem-solving approaches
Sustainability: Programs should seek to leverage existing community resources
Measurement: Projects should include plans to measure success

Application Period (Historical)

2020 cycle: Applications accepted through September 23, 2020; awards announced December 3, 2020

Contact Information

Nantahala Health Foundation Phone: 828.634.1527 Mailing: 1547 Highlands Rd. Franklin, NC 28734 Website: nantahalahealthfoundation.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Note: Historical information from 2020 cycle provided. Current application procedures should be verified on foundation website.

1. Visit nantahalahealthfoundation.org for application materials
2. Organizations develop collaborative proposals with at least one partner organization
3. Submit grant proposals addressing social determinants of health
4. Foundation staff and board review and vet proposals
5. Awards are announced (historically in December)

Application Requirements (2020 Cycle)

Collaborative partnership with at least one other organization required
Proposals should demonstrate innovative approaches
Focus on leveraging existing community resources
Plans for implementation and measurement of success
Address one or more funding priority areas
Consider root causes of health problems

Key Questions for Applicants (Per Foundation Guidance)

Who can I collaborate with to strengthen the implementation and ultimate success of my idea?
What new problem-solving elements can I and my collaborators bring to the region?
What is the root cause of the problem driving people to need support from my organization?
Who can I collaborate with and what can we do to address those root causes?