Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Upcoming Grant Application Deadlines


Seed Grant Application Deadline: June 15thSeed money is available for purposes or projects whose intent matches CRHC's mission: enhancing healthcare services in Colorado by providing information, education, linkages, tools & energy toward addressing rural healthcare issues. These funds are intended as "seed" money and should be only a portion of a larger project or idea. Awards are made to rural applicants who are CRHC members with a maximum award amount of $1,000. To learn more and download the application, click here.

MJJ Grant Application Deadline: June 15thThe Marva Jean Jackson (MJJ) Rural Community Health Scholarships Program provides small grants that help pay for the training and/or education of a local healthcare provider and are available for rural facilities or community groups. CRHC will match, two-to-one, the support provided, up to $1,000 a year. For example: a long term care facility might pay for an LPN to acquire an RN license; a hospital would help pay for a Medical Assistant training to become a Lab Technician; or, a small community would support a local student in becoming a Physician Assistant. Awards are made for one year, but applicants may be awarded up to three times. The scholarship recipient must be either currently enrolled in classes or start training within three months of the application date. To learn more and download the application, click here. “