Programs & Services: Community Outreach Funding Opportunities
The Community Health Service Task Force, a Health System-wide multidisciplinary committee, offers funding to support community outreach projects sponsored by UMHS employees and departments. The Community Health Services Review Committee reviews proposals for any community-based project or event that allows our institution to further demonstrate our commitment and extend our participation with state and local partners.
Grants range from $100 to $2,000. The Review Committee encourages co-sponsorship of department/program funding from external sources.
Deadlines
Funding requests are due on the first day of the odd months (January, March, May, July, September and November). If your proposal is approved, you will be notified by the 15th of the month in which your proposal was submitted.
Examples of projects
Examples of fundable projects include but are not limited to:
- Health fairs
- Health screenings
- Presentation/conferences/educational sessions and materials
- Health Improvement activities/small equipment (i.e., helmets, pedometers, community-based activities)
The Community Health Services Review Committee does not review or award funding for:
- Health center open houses
- Walks or runs
- Orientation and marketing materials about the hospital, etc. (including maps)
- Operating expenses already incurred and paid for by another account
- Items not solely for community health improvement events related to prevention, education or identification of health risks and referrals
- Events primarily for UMHS/U-M faculty and staff
More information and guidelines
Follow this link for further information and guidelines for completing the proposal process and for the application to request funding.
