The Convergence Partnership invites local and regional philanthropic institutions to submit proposals that will support the launch of new grant making initiatives designed to enhance the built environment and/or expand access to healthy food in low-income communities and communities of color in order to improve health and promote equity. The Innovation Fund provides 50% matching dollars, up to $200,000 total, for a three-year period. The goal is to engage philanthropic institutions in creating robust and sustainable support for multi-field, policy and environmental change efforts emphasizing equity and community partnership.
Local organizations can initiate the proposal by approaching their local foundations to discuss healthy, equitable built environment, and healthy food access opportunities. Applications, however, must be submitted by the local foundation. In the application review process, priority will be given to applicants who apply in partnership with equity focused community groups.
The deadline to submit proposals is Thursday, August 9, 2012, 5pm PT. To learn more details about this opportunity, and access the RFP, visit the Convergence Partnership website at www.convergencepartnership.org/InnovationFund.
Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to attend an informational webinar on either Thursday, June 28th at 12pm PT, or Tuesday, July 10th at 12:30pm PT. See the Request for Proposal for more information.
For questions, contact convergence-at-policylink.org.
Local organizations can initiate the proposal by approaching their local foundations to discuss healthy, equitable built environment, and healthy food access opportunities. Applications, however, must be submitted by the local foundation. In the application review process, priority will be given to applicants who apply in partnership with equity focused community groups.
The deadline to submit proposals is Thursday, August 9, 2012, 5pm PT. To learn more details about this opportunity, and access the RFP, visit the Convergence Partnership website at www.convergencepartnership.org/InnovationFund.
Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to attend an informational webinar on either Thursday, June 28th at 12pm PT, or Tuesday, July 10th at 12:30pm PT. See the Request for Proposal for more information.
For questions, contact convergence-at-policylink.org.
