Community Health Investment Fund - Emerging Need Grant

Community Health Investment Fund - Emerging Need Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: University Of Vermont Medical Center
Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000
Last Updated: October 30, 2025

Summary

The Community Health Investment Fund (CHIF) at the University of Vermont Medical Center offers grants to address pressing health priorities identified through the Community Health Needs Assessment. With an annual investment exceeding $1 million, CHIF supports initiatives that promote community connectedness, mental health engagement, and improved healthcare access. Projects must align with the 2025 priorities, fostering healthier communities through targeted support and resources.

Overview

University of Vermont Medical Center's Community Health Investment Fund (CHIF) currently invests over $1 million annually in programs and initiatives through a competitive grant process. Investments help address the top health priorities identified in the triannual Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The fund was established in its current form following a generous endowment from the Vermont Health Foundation in 2011. Project must align with one or more of the 2025 top community health priorities: Building Community Connectedness: Events, activities and spaces for interpersonal connections Engaging on Mental Health: Youth and adult mental health including Substance Use Disorder Increasing Healthcare Access: Wait times, specialists, hours of operation, health services locations

Eligibility

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