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.
Building Community Power to Improve Climate Resilience and Health Equity: Learning What It Takes
Over the past decade, many health foundations have shifted from funding specific programs to addressing social determinants of health by supporting policy and systems change strategies Abundant research has demonstrated that low-income communities of color face structural barriers to health that more affluent white communities do not, ranging from access to healthy food to stable housing and clean air. These differences in community conditions didn’t happen by accident—they are the result of intentional policy decisions over generations that apportioned resources and opportunities along racial and ethnic lines.
Maternal Mental Health Equity Fund: November 2023
MMHEF will be investing in a national cohort of organizations and leaders from within communities—and across the country—who are delivering models of care that are built in and by Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Proposals are due by Friday, January 12, 2024
Health Leads: November 2023
Leaders of U.S. community-based organizations are encouraged to apply and participate in our 10-week Makers Residency. Participants will receive funding, coaching, resources, peer support and connection, and technical assistance. Applications are due by Friday, January 5, 2024.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation & Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan: November 2023
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan announced a call for proposals through the Advancing Maternal Health Equity initiative. Michigan Regional Perinatal Quality Collaboratives and partners can apply to receive support for initiatives aimed at preventing maternal mortality and morbidity.
The Mary Black Foundation: November 2023
The Mary Black Foundation’s grant cycle opened with flexible funding for organizations that are working broadly to improve health and well-being. The grant cycle closes on December 8, 2023.
Mindful Philanthropy: November 2023
To guide funders and spur dramatic increases in support for mental health, addiction, and well-being, Mindful Philanthropy has released a snapshot of the current state of mental health in America.