Constellation Quality Health Special Project Grants (Veterans Bridge Home)

Constellation Quality Health Special Project Grants

Geographic Scope: Carolinas (North Carolina and South Carolina focus)

Focus Areas:

• Mental health and behavioral health outcomes
• Veterans' health and suicide prevention
• Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) recovery
• Workforce development and employment support
• Research and innovation in health care
• Applied and experimental research strategies

Eligibility:

• Nonprofit organizations
• Organizations addressing mental health, behavioral health, or health care quality
• Programs with research/evaluation components
• Focus on underserved populations (including veterans)

Recent Examples:

• Veterans Bridge Home (2024): $25,000 grant for holistic suicide risk assessments for approximately 600 veterans seeking employment
• WarriorWOD Foundation (2024): $50,000 grant for "Exercise is the RX for PTS" program focusing on exercise, nutrition, and mentorship for PTS recovery and suicide prevention among veterans

Background:
These are discretionary grants awarded through Constellation Quality Health's Center of Innovation, which is the research and development arm of the organization. Constellation Quality Health is a nonprofit with a 40-year legacy built on helping clients achieve quality care delivery, system performance, compliance, financial protection, and optimal outcomes.

Contact Information:

• Chris Aiello, Senior Business Development Director
• Phone: 919-522-6030
• Email: caiello@constellationqh.org
• Website: www.constellationqualityhealth.org

Application Process

Specific application procedures for special project grants are not detailed on the website. These appear to be discretionary grants awarded by Constellation Quality Health's Center of Innovation based on alignment with organizational priorities.

To Inquire:

1. Contact Chris Aiello, Senior Business Development Director
2. Phone: 919-522-6030
3. Email: caiello@constellationqh.org
4. Discuss project alignment with Constellation's mission and Center of Innovation focus areas

Selection Criteria (based on past awards):

• Project focus on mental health and research
• Innovation in addressing health care quality
• Support for identified areas of need (e.g., veterans, underserved populations)
• Potential for applied and experimental research
• Alignment with Constellation's work in behavioral health and workforce development

Note: Organizations should demonstrate how their program addresses root causes of health issues and provides measurable outcomes.