Health Catalyst Grant

Health Catalyst Grant Overview

The Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County (HWFPC) invites proposals from not-for-profit entities which are in alignment with the Foundation’s mission of assisting organizations and initiatives that positively influence the physical, mental, emotional, and social health of those seeking services in Pike County.

The Health Catalyst Grant is a competitive grant that seeks to facilitate the development or expansion of health interventions by qualified providers serving Pike County, Illinois, and to serve as a catalyst for positively impacting the health of Pike County. HWFPC invites proposals from not-for-profit entities whose projects span 1- 3 years and which are transformative; sustainable, and demonstrate the capacity to positively impact HWFPC’s priority health concerns.

The Health Catalyst Grant awards up to $15,000 annually per project. Multi-year proposals are accepted and encouraged that do not exceed three years or a maximum amount of $45,000. Projects that are multiple-year endeavors should clearly identify the funding needs each year of the program. The Call for Proposals begins in June, with grant recipients to be announced in October annually.

Desired Outcomes

Through this grant, HWFPC aims to effect a positive impact on its health priorities by investing in programs and evidence-based initiatives with quantifiable outcomes and measurable progress toward positive change. Interventions proposed in proposals should primarily address the Foundation’s funding priorities. In order to amplify the impact of this grant, HWFPC prioritizes support for projects that strive to accomplish the following:

Positively impact an identified health need
Leverage programs that can ultimately be sustained beyond HWFPC funding
Strengthen the social safety net
Implement collaborative approaches through development of shared tools, resources, protocols
Demonstrate and replicate research-informed, emerging and promising practices

Funded Projects

2022 Health Catalyst Grants

Mental Health Centers of Western Illinois, Pike County Schools Mental Health Resource: $40,000

This grant of $40,000 constitutes Year 2 of a three-year grant totaling $140,000. Funds are being used to address the mental/behavioral health needs of the students of Griggsville/Perry CUSD # 4, Pleasant Hill CUSD #3, and Western CUSD #12 by providing a full-time counselor in a twelve-month position. This individual is dedicated to serving the needs of the three school districts, the students, and their families, and will provide staff compensation, tuition reimbursement, and technology for the three years. Through reimbursements, for billable hours to Medicaid, the position is expected to become self-sustaining after Year 3 of the grant.

2021 Health Catalyst Grants

Mental Health Centers of Western Illinois, Pike County Schools Mental Health Resource: $70,000

HWFPD awarded a three year $140,000 in increments of: Year 1: $70,000, Year 2: $40,000, and Year 3: $30,000. Funds are to be used to serve the mental/behavioral health needs of the students of Griggsville/Perry CUSD # 4, Pleasant Hill CUSD #3, and Western CUSD #12 by providing a full-time counselor in a twelve-month position. This individual will be dedicated to serving the needs of the three school districts, the students, and their families, and will provide staff compensation, tuition reimbursement, and technology for the three years. Through reimbursements, for billable hours to Medicaid, the position is expected to become self-sustaining after Year 3 of the grant.

For previous grants awarded, please contact the Foundation office.

Funding Priorities

HWFPC invests in projects that are capable of addressing Pike County’s most pressing health needs and have the greatest impact on the health status of all individuals. Through its Health Needs Assessment, HWFPC has identified the following prevailing health priorities and seeks to fund initiatives with comprehensive strategies that have a positive and sustaining impact:

Mental and behavioral health
Obesity, nutrition, and exercise
Substance abuse
Oral health and access to dental services
Quality of life, including access to food, shelter, and basic health care

To Apply

All proposals meeting the application criteria and deemed complete will be taken into consideration. Proposals will be judged on their ability to meet the Foundation's mission, address the county’s most pressing health needs, and:

Demonstrate broad community impact
Offer new and sustainable ways to address health problems or disparities
Address Pike County’s most pressing health needs, including the at-risk or underserved
Exhibit high levels of collaboration between service providers and/or agencies
Reduce long-term costs or duplication of services
Incorporate sound programmatic and evaluation methods as building blocks for project success
Leverage outside financial resources

Questions?

For more information or questions about any of the requested information, please contact the Foundation office.

Submission

Completed grant applications are due at the Foundation office by mail no later than August 1, annually in the format described below. Proposals that do not include all components detailed in the Grant Application may be deemed ineligible for consideration. Hand-delivered applications will ONLY be accepted with prior arrangements. Email, fax, or other shipping submissions are not accepted.

Download Grant Application

Two Copies

Provide one complete original and one complete copy of the Grant Application.
Page Requirements

No more than ten pages, printed on 8 1/2" x 11" paper, single sided,12 pt. font. Attachments are not counted as part of the overall response limit.
No Extra Materials

Do not include materials not specifically requested including videos, brochures, or other materials.
Mailing Address

Applications should be sent to the Foundation office at the following address:
Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County
112 W. Washington, PO Box 81
Pittsfield, IL 62363