Healthfirst for Clinton County Grant

What Do We Fund?
HealthFirst funds projects that serve or benefit Clinton County. Projects and program proposals should address one or more of the following areas:
Education: improving individual and community wellness and health awareness through direct outreach and creative communication about nutrition, emergent health issues, disease prevention or management, and similar topics.
Innovation in Community Health: improving care delivery methods and services, including novel outreach methods for at-risk communities.
Promotion of Community Health: improving the good health of community members, including medication assistance, health and wellness screenings, and wellness initiatives (including exercise and vaccination initiatives).
What Do We Look for in a Grant Application?
High Priority Projects
Proposals that are new, unique, pilot, or address unmet needs in Clinton County
Projects designed to improve equity with a focus on supporting underserved communities
Projects designed to take a systemic approach to improving outcomes for underserved communities
Projects that include alliances, partnerships, and collaboration between providers and organizations that broaden, deepen, and diversify participation in the provision of services
​Lower Priority Projects
Projects for remodeling, renovation, maintenance, repairs, and site improvement for existing facilities
Projects that support or meet the basic educational, health, and safety functions of government agencies and/or schools

Eligibility

Clinton County-based 501(c)3 organizations, government entities, non-profit organizations, and otherwise tax-exempt groups that work to promote the good health of residents in Clinton County are eligible to apply. If your organization does not meet the organizational status, you will need a fiscal sponsor.

Ineligibility

​Projects Ineligible for grant supportDebt-reductions, deficits, or previous obligations
Support of religious activities
Political campaigns, political projects, or attempts to influence legislation or government actors