Funding opportunity to support regional well-being projects

CHOICE is thrilled to announce a new opportunity for organizations and community leaders to make a lasting impact on regional health equity and well-being. We’re now accepting proposals for pilot projects that address key challenges in our region, including bridging gaps in care, fostering belonging, and elevating community-driven solutions.  

Awardees will receive funding to implement their projects, as well as engage closely with our Health Equity Learning Cohort, a group of regional organizations working together to learn, share insights, and refine projects based on real-time updates and data. Through this collaboration, we’ll identify projects with the most potential to grow and scale, and may recommend further investment to expand their impact across communities. 

Themes and examples for project proposals 

Proposals should address one or more of the following key themes: 

Bridging gaps in care 

This theme focuses on connecting formal healthcare systems with informal community support networks. It aims to strengthen relationships between healthcare, social services, and community groups such as volunteers and neighborhood associations. 

Example projects 

• Community-initiated care: Empower community members (e.g., spiritual leaders, barbers, coaches) to provide low-intensity interventions, bridging formal health systems with community-based care. 

• Mentorship and leadership development: Help individuals from underrepresented groups access leadership opportunities, fostering personal growth and increasing representation. 

Centering belonging and mutual understanding 

Support initiatives that foster alignment across sectors and prioritize human belonging in program design and delivery. 

Example projects 

• Storytelling and narrative change: Address stigma and amplify marginalized voices through participatory research or storytelling to shift community perceptions of health.Collective action via community-led solutions 

Elevate and support community-driven projects that directly improve health and well-being. 

Example projects 

• Mobile community resource hubs: Bring essential services directly to underserved areas by pooling resources and partnering with local organizations. 

• Grassroots advocacy: Gather feedback from residents on barriers to services, collaborating with policymakers to ensure community input shapes initiatives and strategies. 

Timeline and additional details 

We encourage organizations from across the region to submit proposals. Please visit our RFP platform to learn more about the RFP, eligibility, and the submission process.  

All proposals must be submitted by May 2, 2025. 

We will host an informational webinar on April 18 at 2 p.m. to provide more details about the RFP, answer questions, and offer support as you prepare your proposal. Register to attend the webinar. 

This initiative is about more than just funding—it’s about coming together to build a healthier, more equitable future for everyone in our region. We’re eager to see the innovative projects that will emerge from this opportunity. 

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Trish Cerza at cerzap@crhn.org.