CGHC grant applications are now being accepted

Application deadline is January 15, 2021

The Columbia Gorge Health Council and PacificSource are offering a funding opportunity that will award grants to tax-exempt organizations for projects that address the Priorities defined in the 2020-2023 CHIP. The CGHC has approximately $120,000 available through this opportunity at this time. 

​You will need to submit the APPLICATION and the BUDGET as two separate documents.

ELIGIBILITY

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

• Projects must address at least one 2020 CHIP Priorities and/or gap in the community

• Projects must address needs of Oregon Health Plan members living in Hood River and/or Wasco counties

• Projects do not need to only serve OHP members 

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

 PRIORITY

• Priority will be given to projects that are collaborative in implementation, with at least two partner organizations.

 SIZE OF AWARDS

• Minimum grant award is $25,000

ELIGIBLE EXPENSES

As long as the proposed project addresses at least one of the Priorities in the 2020-2023 CHIP, the awarded funds can cover the following expenses:

• Program expenses

• General operating expenses

• Staff costs

• Equipment

 APPLICATION PROCESS

• Application process will be all online

• Complete and submit the application (narrative and budget) 

• Application will be available to view before the process opens

• Applications will be reviewed by a committee that includes CAC voting members and other community experts.

 TIMING

• Applications will be available in late December

• The applications will be due Jan. 15 

• Funds will be distributed by the middle of February

If you have questions or need more information please contact:

Paul Lindberg plindberg65@gmail.com or Suzanne Cross suzanne@gorgehealthcouncil.org