$6M Funding Opportunity to Support Economic Mobility and Mental Health

$6M now available to support Economic Mobility and Mental Health initiatives!

April 23, 2024

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Providing opportunities for greater economic mobility and better access to community-based behavioral health services are key to breaking down generational health inequities in communities we serve.

We are pleased to announce that $6M in Community Health Impact Funds--$3M for economic mobility/financial stability and $3M for mental/behavioral health—is now available to support innovative, upstream approaches to tackling these two major drivers of health.

Letters of Intent (LOIs) are now being accepted through Friday, May 17th, 2024, for organizations working on these community-driven priorities, including community-based organizations, non-profits, municipalities, and others, to make a measurable impact in their communities. More information about the specific priorities, strategies, and available funding can be found below, on the MGH website, and on the SMApply application website.

Please note that Mass General Brigham affiliated community, clinical, or research departments are NOT eligible for this funding.

Please share this opportunity with your networks and join us along our transformative journey to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve!

Best,

Elsie M. Taveras, MD, MPH

Chief Community Health & Health Equity Officer

Mass General Brigham

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$3M for Economic Mobility and Financial Stability

Massachusetts General Hospital is now accepting LOI (Letter of Intent) submissions for proposals that support economic mobility and financial stability activities in Suffolk County aligned with one or both of these strategies:

1.Innovative Workforce Development

Adopt innovative workforce development strategies to train low-and moderate-income residents, as well as returning citizens (for example, through apprenticeships, as well as promotion and training for new careers such as Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Community Liaisons, Childcare Specialists, etc).

2.Training on Wealth Building and Business Loans

Provide entrepreneurs within the community with training on financial management and sustainability, how to establish wealth and financing for new businesses (for example, starting a new childcare businesses, etc.).

There are several ways to learn about MGH's Economic Mobility LOI process, eligibility requirements, selection criteria, and more. Potential applicants are encouraged to:

Review the FAQs, available in both English and Spanish.
Send specific questions to Sylvia Chiang. Questions and answers will be added to the FAQs, so check back regularly.
Sign up for the information session to be held on Wednesday, May 1st, from noon to 1:30 pm.

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$3M for Mental and Behavioral Health

Massachusetts General Hospital is also now accepting LOI (Letter of Intent) submissions for proposals that support mental and behavioral health activities in Suffolk County using these strategies:

1.Expanding Behavioral Health Services

Increase community-based behavioral health centers and other similar initiatives (e.g., restorative justice and community-led behavioral health initiatives, group work) for substance use disorder (SUD) and trauma-informed care for Black, Hispanic, and non-English speaking individuals.

2.Innovative Youth Well-Being Interventions

Engage schools in health and wellness programs, exercise education, SUD (Substance Use Disorder) and mental health prevention and interventions.

There are several ways to learn about MGH's mental health LOI process, eligibility requirements, selection criteria, and more. Potential applicants are encouraged to:

Review the FAQs, available in both English and Spanish.
Send specific questions to Sylvia Chiang. Questions and answers will be added to the FAQs, so check back regularly.
Sign up for the information session to be held on Wednesday, May 1st, from noon to 1:30 pm.

Apply Today

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