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Tools, Reports, and Resources |
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SECURE FAMILIES, FARMS, AND COMMUNITIES: A FOOD POLICY ROADMAP TO NOURISH ALL OF NORTH CAROLINA - Report
North Carolina Alliance for Health released this report that provides food policy recommendations to improve the health of North Carolinians, supports the food economy, and protects natural resources. In addition to the policy recommendations, the report details the current food system context and provides examples of practices working well in communities across the country. Explore the report to engage in a vision to move toward a food system that nourishes all of North Carolina. Learn more.
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COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & HEALTHCARE PLAYBOOK - Report
Community Economic Development & Healthcare Playbook provides strategies, on-the-ground examples, and a four-step pathway to partnerships. It showcases cross-sector strategies and partnerships that are working to support local entrepreneurs, create training and career pathways, leverage capital for local health facilities, improve access to healthy food, and leverage assets from health institutions in under-resourced communities across the country. Use the report to build your toolbox of resources for collaborating for prevention and advancing the health of communities. Learn more.
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REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM ASSESSMENT - Report
The Piedmont Triad Regional Food Council released their comprehensive data-based regional food systems analysis that provides a baseline for understanding the regional food system; examine economic opportunities for strategic investments; and create a sense of shared ownership and equity principles for the region and the local advocates who make up the food system. Read this report to learn more about a regional food system and learn opportunities for investment and engagement. Learn more.
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THE POWER OF COMMUNITY LED DATA GATHERING - Podcast
The podcast features leaders from the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute in their project Indigenous Futures Survey. The presenters will share what they learned through doing this survey, including the immense impact of interviewing both youth and elders, and the importance of having community members lead in community data gathering. Listen to the podcast to learn strategies about engaging community residents in data gathering projects. Learn more.
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HOUSING SOLUTION SUMMIT
The summit will focus on solutions, innovations, and actionable strategies that address housing as a health crisis. Participate in the summit to learn how a system-focused approach can overcome obstacles to help address housing insecurity, racial homeownership gaps, and the problems caused by global investors buying up homes across the country.
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NATIONAL CAREGIVER SUMMIT
The National Caregiver Summit is a free, one-day, interactive virtual event that will foster learning and collaboration while driving advocacy and action on key issues that impact all caregivers. Participate in the summit to 1) Develop a better understanding, appreciation and respect for all caregiver experiences 2) Create opportunities for caregiver groups to network and support each other 3) Recognize relationship(s) to caregiving 4) Identify the inequities that exist and move towards building an equitable system that elevates the importance of caregivers in their communities and healthcare systems.
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THE VIRTUAL NATIONAL HEALTH EQUITY SUMMIT
The Virtual National Health Equity Summit is the leading national forum on practical case studies and solutions for advancing health equity. Participate in the summit for discussions and presentations from national and state health leaders on practical case studies and solutions for advancing health equity.
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TRACKING MEASURABLE OUTCOMES FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH: USING CLEAR IMPACT SCORECARD (Virtual)
The North Carolina Healthcare Association Foundation and the Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation are hosting a webinar about the Clear Impact Scorecard and how this tool can be used to strengthen community health improvement efforts. Participate in the webinar to learn more about the Scorecard, how health organizations are currently using the Scorecard, and the connection with Healthy North Carolina 2030.
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Featured Community-Centered Health Initiative |
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MARKET ON THE GREEN GROCERY STORE, TOLEDO, OHIO
ProMedica Healthcare System is improving community health and making a real difference in neighborhoods. Market on the Green is an initiative dedicated to increasing access to healthy food, delivering nutrition education, and providing job opportunities through the full service grocery store. In this case study, you will be provided with an overview of the initiative, how the initiative addresses social drivers of health, key partnerships, and community engagement strategies. Read the case study to learn about this innovative project and be encouraged through the power of cross-sector partnership that impact health and well-being. Learn more.
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Funding & Leveraging Opportunities |
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ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM
Due: May 7
The Environmental Justice Small Grants Program supports community-driven projects designed to engage, educate, and empower communities to better understand local environmental and public health issues and develop strategies for addressing those issues, building consensus in the community, and setting community priorities. Learn more.
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NOTAH BEGAY III FOUNDATION COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT GRANT
Due: May 12
Notah Begay III Foundation Community Empowerment Grant provides funding for Native American communities for community-led, culturally-rooted programs that promote physical activity, healthy nutrition, youth development, and cultural connections. Learn more.
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HEALTHIER TOGETHER COMMUNITY OUTREACH GRANT
Due: May 14
The Healthier Together: Health Equity Action Network is a new public private partnership between North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and NC Counts Coalition. NC Counts Coalition has released a Request for Proposals for community-based organizations to apply for grants ranging from $5,000 - $20,000 (or up to $50,000 for collaborative proposals). Grants will support groups that will help North Carolina achieve its goal of delivering equitable access to vaccines. Learn more.
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INCREASING THE BODY OF KNOWLEDGE FOR CROSS-JURISDICTIONAL SHARING IN PUBLIC HEALTH: SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM
Due: May 17
Grants for organizations that wish to explore, plan, implement, or improve specific aspects of cross-jurisdictional sharing in public health. Priority is given to cross-jurisdictional sharing arrangements designed to advance health equity by addressing social determinants of health, the public health response to COVID-19, structural racism, and related issues. Learn more.
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COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS FOR COVID RESPONSE AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES
Due: May 24
Grants for training and deployment of community health workers to build and strengthen community resilience to fight COVID-19 in geographic areas and populations that experience health disparities. Learn more.
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SYSTEMS FOR ACTION: SYSTEMS AND SERVICES RESEARCH TO BUILD A CULTURE OF HEALTH
Due: June 9, 2021
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Systems for Action program seeks proposals to measure the impact of collaborations across medical, social, and public health systems that allow organizations to equitably share in the costs and the benefits, and to share in the power and influence that govern these initiatives. Learn more.
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HEALTH EQUITY SCHOLARS FOR ACTION
Due: June 16
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's new Health Equity Scholars for Action program provides support to help you thrive professionally and personally, and contribute to evidence that can help build a Culture of Health. Grants, up to $250,000 each, are available for research projects about health, well-being, and equity; the award includes mentorship and coaching as well as a community of support to help build your network and develop career opportunities. Learn more.
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NORTH CAROLINA HEALING COMMUNITIES FUND
Ongoing
The North Carolina Community Foundation is seeking proposals from nonprofit organizations in North Carolina that have been impacted severely by COVID‐19 through revenue loss and increased demand. The NC Healing Communities Fund will support nonprofit organizations in marginalized communities that have been disproportionately affected by the virus and its economic impacts and have been un- or under-served by other sources of financial assistance. Learn more.
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