THE FIFTH ROUND OF FUNDING FOR THE COLORADO RURAL HEALTH CARE GRANT PROGRAM AWARDS $1,180,936.02 TO IMRPOVE HEALTHCARE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE
DENVER, COLORADO – The Colorado Rural Health Care Grant Council in collaboration with United Healthcare awarded nearly $1.2 million in grant funds to help improve healthcare delivery in rural communities statewide. Governor John Hickenlooper announced a total of 36 recipients throughout the grant cycle, representing 18 Colorado counties would use the funds to support health initiatives, including health information technology, construction and remodeling projects, equipment and staff trainings.
Through the Colorado Rural Health Care Grant Program, a total of $7.5 million was available for grant funds from 2008-2012, completing the cycle with a total of $1,180,936.02 in grants awarded in it’s final year.
The purpose and intent of this grant program was fully met by supporting Colorado’s rural health infrastructure and strengthen the capacity of rural entities to provide primary care services. Only organizations that are located outside of Colorado’s Urbanized Areas and that provide outpatient primary care services – including medical, oral, and mental health services – were eligible to apply with the maximum award amount being $50,000 per applicant.
This grant program was funded by UnitedHealth Group. The Colorado Rural Health Center (CRHC) manages the program.
