SPARK Grants
Funding Amount
Up to $5,000/year
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
SPARK Grants
Purpose: Meet emergent community needs aligned with the social determinants of health in a responsive manner. Previously known as Mini-Grants or Spark of Change grants.
Award Amount: Up to $5,000/year
Geographic Scope: Perry County, Central and Western Cumberland County, Northern Adams County, and the greater Shippensburg area
Funder: Partnership for Better Health, Carlisle, PA 17013
Contact: Carol Thornton, Director of Grants and Public Policy
Focus Areas:
Recent Performance (2024-2025 fiscal year):
Special Initiative (2022): Four Spark of Change mini-grants focused on addressing health equity challenges at the neighborhood level, including projects by Tomorrow's Neighbors, Hope Station, and YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County.
Background: Responsive grantmaking designed to address pressing community needs quickly. Part of Partnership's strategic focus on neighborhood-based solutions to health inequities.
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Visit the Partnership for Better Health Grants Portal
2. Complete streamlined online application
3. Describe emergent community need
4. Submit by deadline
Required Materials (based on available information):
Application Advantages: Streamlined process designed for responsiveness and quick turnaround to address urgent needs.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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