PCHF: Health Education Mini-Grant Program

Overview

_NOTE:_

* _Mini grants can only be accessed through a code given by PCHF staff. All organizations must contact the foundation to talk about your mini-grant idea before receiving the code._ 
* _Mini-grants are reviewed on an ongoing basis._

About PCHF

Our Mission

We work to improve the health and quality of life for all people in the greater Phoenixville region by increasing equitable access to quality health and human services and promoting healthy communities through grantmaking and collaboration with health, civic, business, nonprofits, and community partners.

Health Education Mini-Grant Program

An ongoing mini-grant program for teachers, nurses, other in-school professionals, Public safety professionals, and non-profit organizations serving youth and families.

* Designed to introduce innovative teaching techniques and educational opportunities that will enhance the health-related learning experience and healthy lifestyle options for youth and their families in the greater Phoenixville area. 
* This mini-grant is also designed to support Public Safety professionals in obtaining materials for community events.

Programs that may qualify for funding are family/personal wellness, nutrition, personal safety, disease prevention, behavioral health, anti-violence/bullying, parenting education, and substance abuse prevention.

Funding

* The maximum amount is $500
* One-time funding per program/project

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* The following school districts qualify for funding:
* Phoenixville Area School District, Owen J. Roberts School District, Methacton School District, Renaissance Academy, Pope John Paul II High School, Spring-Ford School District, Technical College High School- Pickering Campus, Perkiomen Valley School District, Pottsgrove School District, and Great Valley School District.
* Any health and human services 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves the greater Phoenixville region may apply for a mini-grant, including current grantees.
* Organizations may apply for only one mini-grant per year.

Ineligibility

* We do not fund textbooks, lesson plans, reference materials, videos, equipment, or supplies for general use, except to the extent they are part of an experiment with fresh, new teaching techniques, program models, a pilot project, or a special one-time learning experience for a targeted number of children/families.
* We do not reimburse for projects/programs that have already been funded or paid for by the applying organizations.