Mary Black Foundation: May 2021
The Mary Black Foundation considers grantmaking to be an investment in Spartanburg, South Carolina that will contribute to improved health, wellness, and success. Therefore, it seeks to invest in strong, well-run organizations that are clear about what results they will achieve and how the results will be measured.
Philanthropy @ Work – Grants and Programs – May 2021
The latest on grants and programs from the field.
The Impact of Chronic Underfunding on America’s Public Health System
Trust for America’s Health has released its annual report examining federal, state and local public health funding trends and recommending investments and policy actions to build a stronger public health system, prioritize prevention, and address the ways in which social and economic inequities create barriers to good health.
Funder Toolkit on Climate, Health, and Equity
To help health funders meet this critical moment, GIH partnered with seven philanthropy support organizations to develop a funder toolkit on climate, health, and equity. The toolkit offers an overview of the current funding landscape, hubs of collaboration, and resources available by issue focus, geographical region, and impacted populations.
Why Redistricting Matters
Vitalyst Health Foundation has released a policy brief which describes the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC) and discusses which eight of Arizona’s 19 charter cities conduct their own local process. The brief also explores the multiple ways people can engage to provide input so that community well-being can get the representation and resources it deserves.
Philanthropy @ Work – Transitions – April 2021
The latest on transitions from the field.
Maine Health Access Foundation: April 2021
A new data brief developed with the University of Southern Maine presents an analysis of barriers to behavioral health care for adults in Maine and sheds light on the impact socioeconomic disparities have on Maine people’s ability to obtain and afford timely behavioral health services.
New York State Health Foundation: April 2021
As a follow-up to a previous report, a new report analyzes self-reported survey data from the U.S. Census Bureau related to food scarcity in New York State from the start of the coronavirus pandemic through the end of 2020.
New York State Health Foundation: April 2021
Funding is available: Sponsoring Conference Participation in Support of Healthy Food, Healthy Lives; Consumer Empowerment; and Veterans’ Health.
Montana Healthcare Foundation: April 2021
The call for proposals funds projects that fall within three broad focus areas: Partnerships for Better Health, American Indian Health, and Behavioral Health. To be considered, projects from eligible organizations must meet our selection criteria.