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Tools, Reports, and Resources |
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ADVANCING EQUITABLE ECONOMIES POLICY LIBRARY – Web-resource
The Advancing Equitable Economies Policy Library curates policies that address inequities and provide equitable opportunities and prosperity for all. Policies in the database cover multiple sectors, can be implemented at a variety of scales, and center equity of people by advancing the ideas of organizations fighting against historical, structural racism. Explore the library to access strategies for changing policies to shift economic systems, address economic inequality, and create an economy that works for everyone. Learn more.
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LEGAL & POLICY STRATEGIES FOR HEALTH CARE & FOOD SYSTEM PARTNERS: CREATING JUST & RESILIENT FOOD SYSTEMS THROUGH CROSS SECTOR PARTNERSHIP – Guide
ChangeLab Solutions has released this guide that provides a framework for food systems partnerships with a focus on policy and legal strategies. The guide outlines three types of interventions to further food systems change – 1) Addressing food insecurity through connections to nutrition assistance programs, 2) Adopting a business model that encourages healthier food purchasing choices, and 3) Investing in local food production and retailers. Use the guide with community organizations, governments, health systems, and others to advance food systems change and equity. Learn more.
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN – Action Plan
Developed by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health, the North Carolina State Health Improvement Plan identifies best practices that can improve health in communities. The plan operationalizes priorities from the 2019 State Health Assessment and Healthy North Carolina 2030 report. Use the guide to identify strategies to improve health in your community. Learn more.
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A PRIMER FOR MULTI-SECTOR HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS IN RURAL AREAS AND SMALL CITIES – Guide
This resource is a guide to cross-sector collaborations between the community development, finance, public health, and health care sectors to support partnerships in rural areas and small cities. Engage with this tool to increase community centered investments to support opportunities for health and equity. Learn more.
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RESILIENCE COUNTIES STRENGTHENING NC’ FOOD ECOSYSTEM –Report
The report by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners outlines strategies for counties to expand access to food for our most vulnerable residents. The report focuses on key recommendations for counties to launch efforts to address food security as well as legislative opportunities to advocate for food system improvements. Read the report to strengthen efforts to improve food security for residents in your county. Learn more.
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THE ROOT CAUSE COALITION 6TH NATIONAL SUMMIT ON THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH - Virtual
October 4-6
The agenda for this year’s National Summit will bring together representatives from health care, community and faith-based organizations, researchers, government leaders, educators, and businesses. The goal is to share best practices, offer community connections and resources and engage in the crucial discussion of how to best address the social determinants of health. Early bird registration goes through July 1st, 2021. Participate in the summit to take action on factors such as systemic racism, food insecurity, lack of safe and affordable housing, quality education, transportation, and isolation so that the collective health of our nation is improved. Learn more.
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ALL IN: DATA FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NATIONAL MEETING
November 8-10
Save the date! The meeting themes will focus on 1) unpacking the role of data sharing to address racial justice and health equity, 2) community leadership for sharing, using, and owning data, and 3) elevating policies and systems levers that facilitate data sharing, avoid unintended consequences, and protect data to drive health equity. Participate in the conference to learn strategies for multi-sector collaboration promoting health, wellbeing and equity. Learn more.
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SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE CONFERENCE
November 13-15
Durham, NC
Save the Date! CFSA’s annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference draws farmers, foodies, researchers, educators, and activists for a weekend celebration of innovation in local sustainable agriculture. The conference includes educational workshops and panels, inspiring talks, and tours by industry leaders, social opportunities, exhibits, and networking. Learn more.
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Featured Community-Centered Health Initiative |
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COMMUNITIES RISING TO THE CHALLENGE: COMING TOGETHER, REFLECTING ON AN UNCERTAIN YEAR
The Aetna Foundation, American Public Health Association, Healthy Places by Design, and National Association of Counties launched the Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge initiative one year ago. The article describes the initiative which works to improve access to food and health services by shifting systems and policies through cross sector partnerships and resident leaders. Read the article to learn about the public health and equity outcomes the communities are achieving. Learn more.
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Funding & Leveraging Opportunities |
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AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN HUMANITIES GRANTS
Application due: July 15
North Carolina Humanities American Rescue Plan Humanities Grants aim to strengthen the cultural sector’s response to and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in North Carolina. The grants will provide support for economic recovery, protect jobs, maintain humanities collections, and ensure that the experiences of North Carolinians and the stories of community resiliency during the pandemic are captured throughout the state. Learn more.
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KATE B REYNOLDS CHARITABLE TRUST- ADDRESSING CHILDHOOD TRAUMA IN THE SOUTHEAST
Call By Deadline: July 20
Application due: August 10
The funding opportunity supports community engagement, awareness, and systems change efforts that directly engage the communities most impacted by trauma and toxic stress in Robeson, Columbus, and Bladen counties. Learn more.
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Z. SMITH REYNOLDS FOUNDATION: STATE LEVEL SYSTEMIC CHANGE STRATEGY
Application due: July 22
The Foundation seeks to partner with others to help change state-level systems in ways that overcome barriers and thereby help improve the quality of life for all North Carolinians. Learn more.
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USDA - URBAN AGRICULTURE AND INNOVATIVE PRODUCTION GRANT
Application due: July 30
The funding opportunity supports the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects. The funding can be used for planning projects or implementation projects. Planning projects initiate or expand efforts of farmers, gardeners, citizens, government officials, schools, and other stakeholders in urban areas and suburbs. Projects may target areas of food access, education, business, and start-up costs for new farmers, urban agroforestry or food forests, and development of policies related to zoning and other needs of urban production. Implementation projects accelerate existing and emerging models of urban, indoor, and other agricultural practices that serve multiple farmers. Projects will improve local food access and collaborate with partner organizations and may support infrastructure needs, emerging technologies, educational endeavors, and urban farming policy implementation. 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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