Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation Community Grants Program

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TOUCHSTONE FOUNDATION

Foundation Semi-annual Grants for Mental Health Grants for Youth Programs Community Services Grants

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Funding Amount

Varies by grant (examples: $3,500 - $25,000)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation (LOHF) Community Grants Program

Funder: Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation (LOHF), operating as Touchstone Foundation

Geographic Scope: Lancaster County, PA only

Program Overview:
LOHF's Community Grants Program encourages collaboration and partnerships to address behavioral and mental health needs of Lancaster County children, families, and caregivers. The program is based on comprehensive needs assessment data.

Vision & Mission:

Vision: All children and youth in Lancaster County experience mental well-being

Mission: Advance mental wellness of children and youth in Lancaster County by facilitating access, education, and coordination of resources

Funding Available:

$279,000 total funds available in 2015

$41,070 in additional grant funds available for Fall 2016

Core Values & Approach:

Honor and celebrate the foundation's osteopathic values and legacy while advancing the entire medical professional community

Prioritize investment to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations lacking access to care

Focus on care coordination within children's behavioral healthcare

Leverage financial resources through partnerships

Work collaboratively to connect with field leaders

Actively participate in advocacy for improved children's behavioral health services

Include diverse stakeholders in planning, design, and service provision

Evaluate and improve programs for continuous learning

Target Population:

Children and young adults (0-25) with mental/behavioral health issues

Their parents/caregivers

Living in Lancaster County

Stakeholders include teachers and providers (physicians, nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers)

Three Impact Areas:

Impact Area 1: Care Coordination

Goal:

Outcomes:

Increase access to mental/behavioral health services
Seamless transition of services for young adults
Coordinate resources to support families in navigating and accessing care

Impact Area 2: Parent/Caregiver Education

Goal:

Outcomes:

Increase competency in addressing children's mental/behavioral needs
Increase understanding and confidence in parents using strength-based techniques
Decrease need for care coordination

Impact Area 3: Access to Providers

Goal:

Outcomes:

Reduce wait times for behavioral healthcare
Increase number of children who have and utilize health insurance
Encourage well-child visits and preventative care
Expand number and frequency of behavioral/mental health screenings in primary care

Recent Grant Awards (Example from 2016):

CASA of Lancaster County: $25,000 for Children's Behavioral Health Coordinator (serves 140 children)

COBY's Family Services: $9,800 for Incredible Years Series Parent Intervention Program (serves 8 children, 14 families)

Lancaster Public Library: $3,500 for Autism Resource Center (serves 6,000 family members, 2,000 children, 500 community members)

Samaritan Counseling Center: $20,000 for TeenHope (serves 6,000 family members, 1,500 children, 125 community members)

Compass Mark: Grant for parenting program expansion (serves 300 parents, 200 children, 50 community members)

Foundation Support Provided:

Research to support initiatives

Grantmaking guidelines and processes

Advocacy efforts

Technical assistance and consultation

Contact Information:

Phone: 717-397-8722

Email: info@lohfoundation.org or info@touchstonefound.org

Website: lohf.org/grants

Address: 128 East Grant Street Suite 104, Lancaster, PA 17602-2854

Note: Staff welcome pre-application consultation to discuss programs

How to Apply

Application Process

Grant Funding Cycles:

Two annual cycles:

Fall 2015 Cycle (Calendar Year 2016)

Special information session: Friday, June 19, 8:00 a.m., Cap and Cork Restaurant

Letters of Intent/Inquiry: Now through July 15, 2015

Grant Applications due: September 1, 2015

Funding period: January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016

Spring 2016 Cycle (Fiscal Year 2016-2017)

Special information session: Announced at later date

Letters of Intent/Inquiry: July 16, 2015 – January 15, 2016

Grant Applications due: March 1, 2016

Funding period: July 1, 2016 – July 30, 2017

Application Steps:

1. Attend Information Session (optional but recommended)
- Dates provided for each cycle
- Location: Cap and Cork Restaurant (Fall cycle)

2. Submit Letter of Intent/Inquiry
- Submit online
- Due dates vary by cycle (see timelines above)
- Signals interest and initial project information

3. Submit Full Grant Application
- Online submission preferred
- Due dates vary by cycle
- Deadline examples: September 1, 2015 (Fall cycle) or March 1, 2016 (Spring cycle)

Required Application Materials:

Project description aligned with one or more impact areas (Care Coordination, Parent/Caregiver Education, or Access to Providers)

Evidence of partnership and collaboration

Outcomes and evaluation plan

Budget information

Organizational information

Pre-Application Support:

LOHF staff available to discuss programs and answer questions before applying

Strongly encouraged to contact staff prior to submission

Technical assistance available

Submission:

Online portal: lohf.org/grants