The Foundation is accepting Letters of Inquiry for "Growing Up Healthy: Kids and Communities," a multiyear grantmaking initiative that began in 2006.
Through the planning process, funded organizations and their community partners will develop a shared vision of how to improve and protect the health of children across the state through projects (county, region, reservation) that address health and at least two of three areas: early childhood development, housing, and the environment. In addition, projects can also address improving access to healthy food and community design that encourages active living.
Planning grants of up to $25,000 each are available. Upon completing the planning process and developing a written action plan, partnerships can apply for an implementation grant of up to $150,000 over three years.
Teleconferences are scheduled in late February and early March for interested organizations to learn more about the initiative and grant process.