Northwest Wisconsin announces grant opportunities
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Mayo Clinic Health System is offering funding to support programs and activities that broadly affect community health needs and focus on improving the well-being of communities in Northwest Wisconsin.
"Research demonstrates that where people live, work, and play affects their life expectancy, stress levels and incidence of chronic diseases," says Brook Berg, director of Community Engagement for Mayo Clinic Health System. "We recognize the vital role many of our partner organizations play in our communities by helping to support the physical, emotional and social well-being of people in all stages of life. We look forward to strengthening partnerships through these opportunities and furthering the support across Northwest Wisconsin."
These grant opportunities are available:
Hometown Health Grant
In its eighth year, Mayo Clinic Health System offers the Hometown Health Grant. This grant works in partnership with community-based nonprofit organizations and residents to translate their vision for healthy communities into visible, concrete changes and, ultimately, a healthier hometown.
Grants will be given in the range of $5,000 to $30,000 to be used between July 1, 2023, and July 31, 2024. Community partners in Mayo Clinic Health System in Northwest Wisconsin's service area are invited to apply for the Hometown Health Grant.
Applications for the grant will be open from March 1–April 7.
School and Student Support Grant
For the third year, Mayo Clinic Health System offers its Supporting our Schools Award. This award supports innovative efforts; programs; outdoor environmental improvements, such as playgrounds and outdoor classrooms; field trips; and other learning opportunities that directly benefit students. It is open to all K-12 public and private schools in Mayo Clinic Health System service areas in Northwest Wisconsin.
Grant awards range from $1,000 to $8,000. Funding will be awarded for the 2023–2024 school year.
Applications for the grant will be open from March 1–April 7.
Priority is given to requests that align with Mayo Clinic Health System 2023 priorities, including:
- Improve mental health with an emphasis on strengthening community mental health services and suicide prevention and supporting resiliency across the life span
- Prevent obesity and reduce chronic disease with a focus on nutrition, reducing food insecurity and increasing public access to physical activity
- Prevent alcohol misuse and substance abuse with an emphasis on youth
- Champion health equity, diversity and inclusion
- Support social determinants of health efforts, including transportation, housing, food, financial and personal safety needs
For a complete list of application requirements, visit the Community Engagement page.
Direct questions about both grant opportunities in Northwest Wisconsin to Community Engagement at eucommunitygiving@mayo.edu.
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