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Island Health & Wellness Foundation General Grant Program

ISLAND HEALTH & WELLNESS FOUNDATION

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Island Health & Wellness Foundation General Grant Program

Overview: The Island Health & Wellness Foundation funds health and wellness initiatives from Island-based nonprofits and community organizations.

Geographic Scope: Deer Isle-Stonington community and surrounding areas in Maine

Focus Areas:

  • Physical wellness initiatives

  • Mental health and wellness

  • Substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery

  • Medical and dental care services

  • School-based health programming

  • Senior wellness and healthy aging

  • Youth health and wellness programs

  • Community health services
  • Mission: The foundation exists to fund new health initiatives that keep them relevant and responsive to current health and wellness needs of the community.

    Key Expectations:

  • Programs should demonstrate ability to become self-supporting in a reasonable timeframe

  • Organizations must notify the Executive Director within 10 days of any changes to proposed budget or plan

  • Fiscal responsibility and sustainability are prioritized

  • Some programs that cannot become self-supporting will still be considered for continued funding
  • Contact Information:

  • Island Health & Wellness Foundation

  • 354 Airport Road, Stonington, ME 04681

  • P.O. Box 654, Deer Isle, ME 04627

  • Phone: (207) 367-5851

  • Email: IHWF1966@gmail.com
  • Programs Currently Supported:

  • Opiate-Free Island Partnership: Substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery

  • Friends in Action: Medical appointment transportation services

  • Deer Isle-Stonington CSD 13: School-based health programming and substance use prevention

  • Memorial Ambulance Corps: Community paramedicine program

  • Salt Air Seniors: Senior wellness and healthy aging activities

  • Camp Kooky: Youth camp scholarships for health and wellness programming
  • How to Apply

    Grant Application Process

    Two Submission Options:

    1. Print Application
    - Download the application form
    - Complete and submit electronically or by mail

    2. Online Application
    - Complete the online form on the website
    - Submit directly through the web portal

    Mailing Address for Print Applications:

  • Island Health & Wellness Foundation

  • P.O. Box 654

  • Deer Isle, ME 04627
  • Email Submission: IHWF1966@gmail.com

    Required Application Information

    Project Details:
    1. Project name
    2. Start date and end date
    3. Sponsoring organization name
    4. Contact person (name, address, phone, email)
    5. IH&WF Board member contact (if applicable)

    Program Description:
    1. Detailed project description
    2. How the project will positively impact physical wellness of those served
    3. Who will benefit from the program/event
    4. Number of people you plan to serve (with specific examples)
    5. Partner organizations or groups involved
    6. Proposed role of IHWF Board of Directors

    Budget Information:
    1. Total cost of the entire program or event
    2. Detailed and complete budget showing IHWF Board costs clearly
    3. Amount you are requesting from IHWF
    4. Cost of program/event funded by others (specify amounts and sources)
    5. List of other funding sources with amounts

    Program Assessment:
    1. How you will measure/gauge success of the program or event
    2. How and when you will disseminate results to IHWF
    3. List any similar programs/events currently being offered
    4. Whether this is a new program (yes/no)
    5. Whether this is a recurring program (yes/no)
    6. Any additional information for Board consideration

    Budget Format: If budget is in a format that cannot be added to the online form, email the file to IHWF1966@gmail.com

    Confirmation: Applicant must confirm they have read the foundation's expectations regarding sustainability and communication requirements

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitshealthcarecommunity-healthmental-healthaddiction-recoverywellnessseniorsyouth-programs

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