Humana Foundation Advances Equity Through Community-Engaged Research Practices
Grantmakers In Health’s Maya Schane spoke with Heather Hyden and Soojin Conover of the Humana Foundation about the Foundation’s recently published report, Strengthening Science and Community Impact Through Equitable Research Practices. The report examines innovative research methods adopted by the Foundation’s partners to promote health equity in public health research through community-engaged research practices.
Collaborating for Impact: Providing Trust-Based Grantmaking and Technical Assistance to Support Local Resilience to Extreme Weather Events
In the last few years, there has been an increased number of extreme weather events, including wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and heatwaves in the United States. In 2023, the United States experienced 28 disasters that cost at least $1 billion, the largest number of billion-dollar disasters in a single year on record (Smith 2024). While some areas of the country are more susceptible to these threats, there are no regions immune to disasters. According to a recent Gallup poll, 37 percent of adults in the United States report they have been personally impacted by at least one extreme weather event in the last two years, which is higher than the 2022/2023 survey result at 33 percent.
Horizon Foundation: September 2024
The Horizon Foundation opened its 2024 Housing Justice Request for Proposals, seeking organizational partners to co-create solutions that remove barriers to obtaining and sustaining affordable, high-quality rental housing and home ownership. The first phase of co-creation will focus on three housing priorities over the next two years: expanding renter protections, sustaining homeownership, and strengthening systems to advance housing justice.
Rasmuson Foundation: September 2024
Rasmuson Foundation is accepting applications for Tier 1 and Community Support grants, now with increased award sizes. These awards form a central part of Rasmuson Foundation’s grantmaking activities, supporting nonprofit organizations in Alaska with key resources and infusions of capital.
The David & Lucile Packard Foundation: September 2024
The David & Lucile Packard Foundation published its 2023 Grantee Perception Report, which includes feedback from the foundation’s grantees through results from the Grantee Perception Survey administered by the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP). The report outlines five areas of improvement based on the results.
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation: September 2024
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation released its 2023-2024 Impact Report, which outlines the foundation’s mission and strategies to address the health and wellbeing of vulnerable New Yorkers. The report outlines the foundation’s grantmaking process and the direct results of this year’s grants on a statewide level. This year, the foundation awarded 514 grants totaling $172 million to support nonprofit organizations addressing community health needs and disparities across New York State.
Greater Rochester Health Foundation: September 2024
2023 Annual Highlights “Partnering for Healthier Communities” showcases the impactful work of the foundation’s grantee partners across various areas and efforts to improve health equity. In 2023, Greater Rochester Health Foundation committed more than $8.1 million to 85 organizations, addressing critical issues such as mental health, racial equity, and public health, with grant-funded work reaching more than 75,000 individuals.
The Commonwealth Fund: September 2024
This brief reports on responses from community health centers leaders who were surveyed about care delivery, technology, workforce, and more. Findings highlight critical staff shortages amid rising demand for care and limited resources.