The Rapides Foundation has released the Healthy Behaviors Initiative Program Grant, a new funding opportunity which supports implementation of evidence-based, community-driven solutions targeting behaviors addressed in the Foundation's initiative.
The new funding opportunity is available to eligible organizations seeking to develop, implement and enhance comprehensive community-based wellness and prevention projects focusing in the areas of tobacco prevention and control, healthy eating and active living, and substance and alcohol abuse prevention.
The Healthy Behaviors Initiative Program Grant awards up to $300,000 over the grant term. This is a two-stage, competitive application process beginning with submission of a Letter of Intent by Monday, December 19. Approved Letters of Intent will be invited to submit a Full Proposal for consideration, which will be due April 10, 2023. Full Proposals that are approved by the Foundation's Board of Trustees will have a grant term of up to 3 years and will begin on July 3, 2023.
An informational webinar will be held on Thursday, October 27, at 10 a.m. for interested applicants to learn about the new grant. Registration is required for the webinar; see info box below for details and to register.
Full details about the funding opportunity, including the Request for Proposals, eligibility criteria, proposal submission deadlines and online application link, can be found by clicking
HERE to visit the Foundation's website.
