How much funding does Cultivating Healthy Communities Grant (Aetna Foundation) provide?

Cultivating Healthy Communities Grant (Aetna Foundation) provides $100,000 over two years in funding.

When is the deadline for Cultivating Healthy Communities Grant (Aetna Foundation)?

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

Cultivating Healthy Communities Grant (Aetna Foundation)

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Funding Amount

$100,000 over two years

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Cultivating Healthy Communities Grant

Funder: Aetna Foundation

Award Amount: $100,000 over two years

Status: Past grant (awarded November 2017)

Geographic Scope: National program; Bartram's Garden was one of just 25 organizations nationally recognized

Focus Areas:

Education and wellness programs

Youth leadership development

Intergenerational community-building

Outdoor recreation and healthy habits promotion

Addressing social determinants of health

Improving access to healthy foods

Promoting biking and physical activity

Reducing exposure to air and water contaminants

Program Description:
The Aetna Foundation developed the Cultivating Healthy Communities program to enhance a more comprehensive approach to health, recognizing that nearly 60% of a person's life expectancy is driven by factors outside of the doctor's office, including social and environmental factors.

Funded Activities at Bartram's Garden:

Bicycle rides for community members

Free river boating programs

Award-winning farm programs with focus on food sovereignty

Youth leadership initiatives

Community wellness activities

Contact: Aetna Foundation (national program)