2023 Funding Opportunity

Written By Julie Jacobsen

Columbia Gorge Health Council's standing committee, the Clinical Advisory Panel, is pleased to announce a funding opportunity for projects or proposals that improve the access, quality, and equitability of the local healthcare system in Hood River and Wasco Counties. Projects must address one or more focus areas included in the application checklist (please see the linked application for instructions and the list of eligible focus areas.)

 Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be tax-exempt organizations (government agencies are eligible)

  • Projects must address one or more focus areas outlined in the proposal form

  • Projects must address the needs of Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members living in Hood River and/or Wasco Counties

    • Note: projects do not need to only serve OHP members

      • Projects may serve all community members, as long as OHP members are not excluded

Priority:

Priority will be given to projects that are sponsored by CAP workgroups. Projects that are collaborative in implementation, with at least two partner organizations will also be prioritized.

Size of Award:

Award amounts may be up to $200,000 per project proposal.

 Eligible Expenses:

Awarded funds may be used to cover expenses such as:

  • Project or program expenses

  • General operating expenses

  • Staff costs

  • Equipment

 Application Process:

  • Complete the fillable project proposal form included with this grant announcement

  • Send complete applications to Jenny Anglin (jenny@gorgehealthcouncil.org) by August 30, 2023 at 12:00 PM PST.

  • Eligible applicants will be invited to give a brief overview of their project proposal to the CAP

  • The CAP will review and decide which projects to fund

 Timing:

  • Applications will be available starting June 1st.

  • Applications will be due August 20, 2023 at 12:00 PM PST.

  • Applicants will be invited to present their projects to the CAP in September 2023.

  • Funding decisions will be made in the fall

  • Funds will be distributed by the middle of December 2023.

Application assistance is available. Contact Jenny Anglin, jenny@gorgehealthcouncil.org, with questions or for help with your application.

Julie Jacobsen
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