Environmental Justice Community Innovator Challenge

Funding Organization
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Funding Agency Type
Federal Government
Deadline for Application/LOI/Concept Paper
Application is Ongoing/Rolling
No
Funding Minimum
$25000
Funding Maximum
$70000
Description of Entities Eligible to Apply

individuals, non-federal entities

Categories of Eligible Locations for Activities to Take Place
All of Region 9
Description of Eligible Locations for Activities to Take Place

U.S. & Territories

Description of Funding Opportunity

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) and the Office of Minority Health (OMH) are seeking community-led strategies and tools to address health disparities in communities disproportionately impacted by environmental risks and hazards including those related to climate change, and the cumulative impacts of other stressors. The Challenge mechanism provides an opportunity for community voices to participate in developing novel innovative approaches to addressing the adverse health impacts of environmental conditions and increase community resilience within their local, disproportionately impacted communities.

Is this a cooperative agreement?
No
Are these pre-allocated/non-competitive funds?
No
Is a cost-share required?
No