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Connecticut Health Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in HARTFORD, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. It holds total assets of $122.5M. Annual income is reported at $71.1M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Connecticut Health Foundation Inc. has made 349 grants totaling $8.5M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has decreased from $5.5M in 2022 to $2.9M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $150K, with an average award of $24K. The foundation has supported 163 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Connecticut, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Connecticut Health Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 349 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, DC, NY.
Connecticut Health Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $8.5M across 349 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $24K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $150K.
The application deadline is PROP/BDGT DUE 14 WEEKS, CONCEPT PAPER DUE 18 WEEKS PRIOR TO QUARTER END. GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO CONNECTICUT AND GRANTEES MUST BE EXEMPT UNDER 501(C)(3).
Connecticut Health Foundation Inc. is headquartered in HARTFORD, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffany Donelson | PRESIDENT & CEO | $282K | $32K | $314K |
| Todd Thomas | VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND OPERATIO | $179K | $6K | $185K |
| Ellen Carter | VICE PRESIDENT PROGRAMS | $174K | $3K | $177K |
| Kenneth Alleyne Md | DIRECTOR | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Chekesha Kidd | DIRECTOR | $6K | $0 | $6K |
Total Giving
$7.5M
Total Assets
$122.6M
Fair Market Value
$122.6M
Net Worth
$121M
Grants Paid
$3M
Contributions
$315K
Net Investment Income
$1.1M
Distribution Amount
$5.7M
Total: $7.3M
Total Grants
349
Total Giving
$8.5M
Average Grant
$24K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
163
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Equity Solutions IncTO ADVANCE THREE OBJECTIVES: 1) RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT HES ADVOCACY PRIORITIES THROUGH TARGETED EVENTS AND TRAININGS THAT ENGAGE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, GRASSROOTS ADVOCATES, LEGISLATORS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC; 2) ADVANCE PUBLIC DISCOURSE ON ADDRESSING HEALTH EQUITY THROUGH COMMUNITY-LED SOLUTIONS (E.G., COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS [CHWS] AND DOULAS); AND 3) BUILD AND EXPAND ISSUE-BASED COALITIONS, SUCH AS THE CHW AND AFFORDABILITY COALITIONS, TO INCREASE MOMENTUM FOR A COORDINATED HEALTH EQUITY ADVO | Hartford, CT | $150K | 2023 |
| Charter Oak Health Center IncTHIS IS A REQUEST FOR A SECOND YEAR OF SUPPORT FOR A THREE-YEAR INITIATIVE THAT WAS INITIALLY FUNDED THROUGH THE FOUNDATIONS COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER (CHW) DEMONSTRATION MODEL RFP. WHILE THE RFP LAUNCHED IN 2020, DUE TO DELAYS IN COVID-19, CHARTER HEALTH CENTER, INC., BEGAN THE ASTHMA CONTROL DEMONSTRATION PROJECT IN LATE 2021. AS A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER (FQHC) LOCATED IN HARTFORD, CHARTER OAK SERVES THE HARTFORD AREAS LOWEST-INCOME, MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AND HOMELESS RESIDENTS. EIGHT | Hartford, CT | $150K | 2023 |
| Make The Road CtTO SUPPORT THE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FOR ALL PROJECT, WHICH WILL CONTINUE TO ADVOCATE FOR EXPANDED HUSKY ELIGIBILITY TO UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANT AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES THROUGH A COMBINATION OF BASE BUILDING, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, STORY COLLECTION, ADVOCACY TRAINING AND COALITION BUILDING. |
| Yvette Melendez | DIRECTOR | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Cynthia Tseng | DIRECTOR | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Dennis Torres | DIRECTOR | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Barbara Pearce | DIRECTOR | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Maryann Perez-Brescia | DIRECTOR | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| Hector Glynn | DIRECTOR | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| John Crawford | DIRECTOR | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| Tanya Barrett | DIRECTOR | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| Mikki Meadows-Oliver | DIRECTOR | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| Mehul Dalal | DIRECTOR | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Elaine O'Keefe | DIRECTOR | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Alvin Thompson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Charmel | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hartford, CT |
| $138K |
| 2023 |
| Greater Hartford Legal Aid IncTHIS IS THE SECOND YEAR OF FUNDING FOR THE HEALTH EQUITY FELLOW WHO WAS HIRED IN JUNE 2022 AND IS CURRENTLY IMMERSED IN A SERIES OF ROTATIONS AT VARIOUS ADVOCACY, GOVERNMENT, AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE FOCUSED ON PROMOTING HEALTH EQUITY AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING MEDICAID IN CONNECTICUT. THROUGH THESE ROTATIONS, THE FELLOW WILL ACTIVELY LEARN, RESEARCH, IDENTIFY, AND ENGAGE IN OPPORTUNITIES TO CHANGE THE HEALTH SYSTEM AS IT RELATES TO MEDICAID, AND TO ADVOCA | Hartford, CT | $125K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Coastal Fairfield CountyTHIS IS SECOND APPLICATION FROM UNITED WAY AND DOULAS4CT FOCUSED ON BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF DOULAS OF COLOR TO ENGAGE IN STATE LEVEL ADVOCACY ON CERTIFICATION AND PAYMENT, AND TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY AND PROVIDER ENGAGEMENT. THROUGH UNITED WAYS FISCAL SPONSORSHIP, DOULAS4CT REQUESTS FUNDING TO CONTINUE TO ADVOCATE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATE DOULA CERTIFICATION PROCESS INFORMED BY THE EXPERIENCE OF DOULAS, TO ADVOCATE FOR THE INCLUSION OF SUSTAINABLE PAYMENT MODELS FOR DOULAS WITHIN THE DEPAR | Bridgeport, CT | $100K | 2023 |
| Connecticut Public Broadcasting IncTHROUGH THIS MULTI-YEAR GRANT, THE CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC. WILL EMPLOY A FULL-TIME HEALTH REPORTER WHO WILL COVER HEALTH POLICY AND HEALTH DISPARITIES ACROSS THE STATE WITH THE AIM OF ENCOURAGING AND CREATING ROBUST CONVERSATION AROUND THESE ISSUES. CT PUBLICS HEALTH REPORTING CONTENT WILL BE SHARED ON MULTIPLE PLATFORMS WITH A FOCUS ON INFORMATION REACHING PEOPLE OF COLOR AND VULNERABLE AND AT-RISK POPULATIONS. | Hartford, CT | $100K | 2023 |
| Greater Waterbury Health PartnershipGREATER WATERBURY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP (GWHP) REQUESTS A FINAL YEAR OF FUNDING TO ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL TIME TO ESTABLISH A SUSTAINABLE PAYMENT MODEL FOR ITS COMMUNITY CARE TEAM (CCT). THE CCT WAS LAUNCHED IN 2019 AS PART OF OUR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS WHICH AIMED TO PROVIDE SEED FUNDING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT THE CREATION AND TESTING OF CLINICAL-COMMUNITY INTEGRATION MODELS. WATERBURYS CCT BRINGS TOGETHER HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS TO BETTER ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF PATIENTS W | Waterbury, CT | $98K | 2023 |
| Ct Students For A DreamTO CONTINUE THE HUSKY 4 IMMIGRANTS CAMPAIGN, WHICH AIMS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO CTS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO ALL IMMIGRANTS. THROUGH GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND COALITION BUILDING, C4D TARGETS BARRIERS THAT KEEP UNDOCUMENTED COMMUNITIES FROM ACCESSING HEALTHCARE, PARTICULARLY A LACK OF HEALTH COVERAGE. | Washington, DC | $93K | 2023 |
| Center For Children'S AdvocacyTO SUPPORT ADVOCACY EFFORTS FOR THE EXPANSION OF HUSKY TO COVER UNDOCUMENTED CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES 16 THROUGH 18, AND TO MONITOR THE HUSKY ENROLLMENT PROCESS FOR UNDOCUMENTED CHILDREN UP THROUGH AGE 15. | Hartford, CT | $90K | 2023 |
| Access Health CtTO SUPPORT THE BROKER ACADEMY WHICH WILL CREATE A PATHWAY TO LICENSE INSURANCE BROKERS BY RECRUITING FROM, AND DEVELOPING THE SKILLSETS OF, THOSE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES - BUILDING TRUST, ADVANCING OPPORTUNITY, AND PROVIDING NEW CONDUITS TO COVERAGE. | Hartford, CT | $81K | 2023 |
| Cross Street Training & Academic CenterTO SUPPORT THE HEALTH FELLOWSHIP'S CONTINUED COALITION BUILDING AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS INCLUDING WORKING TOWARDS MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS AND DOULAS, AND EXPANDING MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY. | Middletown, CT | $80K | 2023 |
| The Connecticut Association Of School Based Health Centers IncTO ADVOCATE FOR EXPANDED INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CHILDREN WHO ACCESS MEDICAL, MENTAL, AND ORAL HEALTH CARE IN SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH SETTINGS AND TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS ON SYSTEMIC RACISM AND EQUITABLE HEALTH CARE. FUNDING WILL SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING COSTS, INCLUDING STAFF TIME. CASBHC WILL CONTINUE TO PROMOTE THE FULL INTEGRATION OF SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS INTO THE STATES SYSTEM OF HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN, IN THE SHORT-TERM, BY WORK | Hartford, CT | $65K | 2023 |
| Family Centers IncTO SUPPORT FAMILY CENTERS IN TRAINING STAFF ON GATHERING RACE, ETHNICITY, AND LANGUAGE DATA, AS WELL AS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS DATA AND ITS USE, AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATIONS MOVE TO A NEW ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS SYSTEM. THE FUNDING WILL ALSO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PATIENT PORTAL IN THE NEW RECORDS SYSTEM TO IMPROVE THE COLLECTION OF PATIENT-REPORTED RACE, ETHNICITY, AND LANGUAGE DATA. | Greenwich, CT | $65K | 2023 |
| Community Action Agency Of New Haven IncTO SUPPORT THE WORK OF TRUSTED MESSENGERS TO PROVIDE RELIABLE INFORMATION TO THEIR COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE STEPS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN COVERAGE OR FIND NEW COVERAGE FOR THOSE WITH MEDICAID WHO ARE AFFECTED BY THE END OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. | New Haven, CT | $55K | 2023 |
| Record-Journal IncTO SUPPORT THE HEALTH EQUITY PROJECT FOR BLACK AND LATINO RESIDENTS IN CONNECTICUT THROUGH COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS, RESEARCH AND INCREASED ENGAGEMENT. THE GOAL IS TO PRODUCE MORE INCLUSIVE REPORTING THAT REPRESENTS THESE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES SUCH AS COVERAGE OUTCOMES SERIES HIGHLIGHTING THE PREVALENCE OF ASTHMA IN MERIDEN SCHOOLS AND AN IN-DEPTH ARTICLE ON THE DISPROPORTIONATE IMPACTS OF DIABETES ON BLACK AND LATINO COMMUNITIES. | Meriden, CT | $50K | 2023 |
| Connecticut Children'S Medical Center Foundation IncTO SUPPORT THE HOSPITAL IN IMPROVING THE COLLECTION OF RACE, ETHNICITY, AND LANGUAGE DATA BY CONVENING A DIVERSE GROUP OF PATIENTS AND FAMILIES TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON HOW REL DATA SHOULD BE COLLECTED AND HOW TO EXPLAIN ITS IMPORTANCE TO STAFF COLLECTING DATA AND PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WHO WILL BE ASKED FOR IT. THE HOSPITAL WILL THEN USE THE FEEDBACK TO DEVELOP TRAININGS AND MATERIALS FOR STAFF, PATIENTS AND FAMILIES, AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY, WITH MATERIALS AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES. AS PA | Hartford, CT | $50K | 2023 |
| Danbury HospitalTO SUPPORT NUVANCE HEALTH IN DEVELOPING, IMPLEMENTING, AND EVALUATING A COMPREHENSIVE INTERNAL AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM AIMED AT COLLECTING ACCURATE RACE, ETHNICITY, AND LANGUAGE DATA THAT WILL SUPPORT INTERVENTIONS TO IMPROVE HEALTH EQUITY ACROSS WESTERN CONNECTICUT. | Danbury, CT | $50K | 2023 |
| Young Women'S Christian Association New BritainTHE YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (YWCA) OF NEW BRITAIN WILL EXPAND ITS CHW WORK TO INCLUDE TRAINING YOUNG WOMEN TO BE CHWS. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO CREATE A PATHWAY TO THIS WORK AS WELL AS GIVE VOICE AND POWER TO THESE YOUNG WOMEN TO ADVOCATE FOR EFFECTIVE POLICIES. THIS PROGRAM IS GEOGRAPHICALLY TARGETED TO PROVIDE RESOURCES IN AN EDUCATIONALLY AND ECONOMICALLY VULNERABLE PART OF THE CITY. THE PROGRAM WILL ADDRESS TWO THINGS CONCURRENTLY, CREATE A SUSTAINABLE PIPELINE INTO CHW WORK THROUGH C | New Britain, CT | $50K | 2023 |
| Husky 4 ImmigrantsTO SUPPORT THE COORDINATION OF THE HUSKY 4 IMMIGRANTS COALITION, INCLUDING GROWING THE COALITION AND BUILDING THE GROUP'S CAPACITY TO EFFECTIVELY MAKE POLICY CHANGE IN 2024 TOWARDS THE GOAL OF ENSURING THAT ALL IMMIGRANTS HAVE HEALTH COVERAGE REGARDLESS OF THEIR LEGAL STATUS. | New Haven, CT | $48K | 2023 |
| Connecticut Oral Health Initiative IncTHIS GRANT WILL CONTINUE TO ADDRESS DENTAL ACCESS ISSUES FOR ADULTS ON MEDICAID (HUSKY). SPECIFICALLY, COHI WILL BUILD SUPPORT FOR AN EQUITY-FOCUSED DENTAL THERAPY MODEL OF TREATMENT, EXPAND MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR ORAL HEALTH CARE, ADDRESS BARRIERS THAT IMPACT UTILIZATION OF TREATMENT, AND GROW COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN THE EFFORT TO EXPAND ACCESS TO ORAL HEALTH. | Hartford, CT | $43K | 2023 |
| Phillips Metropolitan Christian Methodist Episcopal ChurchTO SUPPORT THE CONTINUATION OF THE WORK OF TRUSTED MESSENGERS IN THE COMMUNITY TO SERVE AS A SOURCE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19. THIS INCLUDES ACTIVELY DELIVERING INFORMATION AS WELL AS BEING ABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS AND REFER PEOPLE TO APPROPRIATE RESOURCES. | Hartford, CT | $40K | 2023 |
| Greater Bridgeport Area Prevention Program IncTHE PHOENIX INITIATIVES OVERALL GOAL IS TO REDUCE AND/OR ELIMINATE RACIAL DISPARITIES IN HEALTH OUTCOMES AMONG RESIDENTS OF BRIDGEPORT BY EXPANDING AND ENHANCING GBAPPS TRAUMA-INFORMED AND TRAUMA-SPECIFIC SERVICES THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH FAITH-BASED LEADERS. THE INITIATIVE WILL PROVIDE LINKAGES TO COMMUNITY AGENCIES WHERE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS CAN RECEIVE HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SOCIAL SERVICES OF WHICH THEY TYPICALLY ENCOUNTER BARRIERS. THE INITIATIVE WILL ACTIVATE AN EXISTING COALITION OF | Bridgeport, CT | $40K | 2023 |
| Intercommunity IncTO SUPPORT INTERCOMMUNITYS EFFORTS TO BETTER IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS HEALTH DISPARITIES AND IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES BY IMPROVING THE COLLECTION AND USE OF RACE, ETHNICITY, AND LANGUAGE DATA. INTERCOMMUNITY WILL REVISE CURRENT DATA COLLECTION METHODS AND TRAINING MATERIALS, HOST COMMUNITY FOCUS GROUPS TO HELP IDENTIFY WAYS TO IMPROVE DATA COLLECTION, AND PROVIDE CULTURAL HUMILITY TRAINING TO 300 DIRECT CARE PROVIDERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT STAFF. | East Hartford, CT | $35K | 2023 |
| Pt PartnersTO SUPPORT THE WORK OF TRUSTED MESSENGERS TO PROVIDE RELIABLE INFORMATION TO THEIR COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF HUSKY HEALTH COVERAGE FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE UNDOCUMENTED, AS WELL AS COVERAGE FOR UNDOCUMENTED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PREGNANT OR WHO RECENTLY GAVE BIRTH. ALSO, TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE STEPS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN COVERAGE OR FIND NEW COVERAGE FOR THOSE WITH MEDICAID WHO ARE AFFECTED BY THE END OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. | Bridgeport, CT | $35K | 2023 |
| Hartford Health Initiative IncTO SUPPORT THE WORK OF TRUSTED MESSENGERS TO PROVIDE RELIABLE INFORMATION TO THEIR COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE STEPS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN COVERAGE OR FIND NEW COVERAGE FOR THOSE WITH MEDICAID WHO ARE AFFECTED BY THE END OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. | Hartford, CT | $35K | 2023 |
| Nonprofit Accountability GroupTO SUPPORT GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS LED BY AND SERVING PEOPLE OF COLOR WITH BUILDING THE CAPACITY TO PRIORITIZE RACIAL EQUITY, AND ADDRESS THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, AND CONTRIBUTE TO INEQUITABLE HEALTH OUTCOMES. | West Hartford, CT | $35K | 2023 |
| Congregations Organized For A New Connecticut IncTO ORGANIZE A BROAD EDUCATION, AND PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO ENCOURAGE PUBLIC COOPERATION WITH THE COLLECTION OF REAL DATA BY HEALTH PROVIDERS. CONECT WILL DEVELOP, TEST, AND DISSEMINATE MESSAGES INTENDED TO INCREASE THE PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE OF COLOR IN CT WILLING TO PROVIDE REAL DATA TO THEIR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. THE PROPOSED WORK BUILDS ON CONECTS SUCCESSFUL ADVOCACY FOR THE INCLUSION OF THE REAL DATA AMENDMENT IN SENATE BILL 1, WHICH WAS PASSED IN 2021 AND REQUIRES HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO | Hamden, CT | $33K | 2023 |
| Griffin HospitalTO SUPPORT GRIFFIN HEALTH IN IMPROVING ITS COLLECTION OF DATA ON PATIENTS RACE, ETHNICITY, AND LANGUAGE PREFERENCE BY HOSTING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS TO LEARN HOW PEOPLE WOULD LIKE TO BE ASKED ABOUT THEIR REL DATA, THEN USING THE FEEDBACK TO INFORM CHANGES TO THE WAY PATIENTS ARE ASKED FOR THIS AND OTHER DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION. FUNDING WILL ALSO SUPPORT STAFF EDUCATION ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF RACE, ETHNICITY, AND LANGUAGE DATA AND THE PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE AND TABLETS TO ALLOW PATIENTS TO | Derby, CT | $30K | 2023 |
| Project Access Of New Haven IncTO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF TRUSTED MESSENGERS TO PROVIDE RELIABLE INFORMATION TO THEIR COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF HUSKY HEALTH COVERAGE FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE UNDOCUMENTED, AS WELL AS COVERAGE FOR UNDOCUMENTED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PREGNANT OR WHO RECENTLY GAVE BIRTH. ALSO, TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE STEPS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN COVERAGE OR FIND NEW COVERAGE FOR THOSE WITH MEDICAID WHO ARE AFFECTED BY THE END OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. | New Haven, CT | $30K | 2023 |
| Urban AllianceTO SUPPORT THE WORK OF TRUSTED MESSENGERS TO PROVIDE RELIABLE INFORMATION TO THEIR COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF HUSKY HEALTH COVERAGE FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE UNDOCUMENTED, AS WELL AS COVERAGE FOR UNDOCUMENTED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PREGNANT OR WHO RECENTLY GAVE BIRTH. ALSO, TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE STEPS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN COVERAGE OR FIND NEW COVERAGE FOR THOSE WITH MEDICAID WHO ARE AFFECTED BY THE END OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. URBAN ALLIANCE WILL TRACK AND REPORT INFORMATION REGA | East Hartford, CT | $30K | 2023 |
| Connecticut Worker Center IncTO SUPPORT THE WORK OF TRUSTED MESSENGERS TO PROVIDE RELIABLE INFORMATION TO THEIR COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF HUSKY HEALTH COVERAGE FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE UNDOCUMENTED, AS WELL AS COVERAGE FOR UNDOCUMENTED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PREGNANT OR WHO RECENTLY GAVE BIRTH. | Bridgeport, CT | $30K | 2023 |
| University Of ConnecticutTHE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF NURSING REQUESTS FUNDING TO LAUNCH A PILOT PROGRAM THAT ADDRESSES THE BARRIERS TO ENTRY AND SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF NURSING EDUCATION BY STUDENTS OF COLOR. THE PROGRAM WILL RECRUIT RACIALLY AND ETHNICALLY DIVERSE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT ARE EXPERIENCING BARRIERS TO COLLEGE ENTRY (WHICH MAY BE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, OR CULTURAL) INTO A MENTORING PROGRAM THAT WILL FOCUS ON: - EDUCATING STUDENTS ON THE ROLES OF NURSES IN ELIMINATING HEALTH INEQUITIES THROUGH DI | Storrs, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Wheeler Clinic IncWHEELER CLINIC WILL USE THIS REL DATA GRANT TO SUPPORT STAFFING TO DEVELOP A MORE ROBUST CHECK-IN KIOSK SOFTWARE FOR REL DATA COLLECTION. THIS KIOSK WILL ENABLE PATIENTS TO ENTER THEIR OWN RACE, LANGUAGE, AND ETHNICITY DATA RATHER THAN WORKING WITH FRONT OFFICE STAFF, IF THEY SO CHOOSE. THE KIOSK SOFTWARE WILL TRACK WHICH LANGUAGE EACH PATIENT CHOOSES TO USE FOR COMMUNICATION WHICH WILL KELP IDENTIFY PATIENTS WHO ARE MORE COMFORTABLE COMMUNICATING IN A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH AND WILL ASK FE | Plainville, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Fair Health IncTO ASSESS THE IMPACT AND EFFICACY OF INCREASED USE OF TELEHEALTH ON REDUCING BARRIERS TO CARE FOR COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. FUNDING WILL SUPPORT ANALYSIS OF CONNECTICUT NATIONAL PRIVATE INSURANCE CLAIMS DATA TO EVALUATE HOW TELEHEALTH IS UTILIZED AND THE OUTCOMES AND EFFICIENCY OF TELEHEALTH SERVICES COMPARED TO IN-PERSON CARE. UPON COMPLETION OF THE RESEARCH, FAIR HEALTH WILL PUBLISH A REPORT AND DATA VISUALIZATIONS AND DISSEMINATE FINDINGS TO HEALTH CARE STAKEHOLDERS THROUGH A VARIETY OF METHODS. | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Yale New Haven Health SystemTO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO HEAR FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT HOW TO BEST COLLECT AND USE RACE, ETHNICITY, AND LANGUAGE DATA. THE HEALTH SYSTEM WILL FACILITATE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO HEAR FROM EMPLOYEES, PATIENTS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT HOW TO BEST IMPLEMENT DATA COLLECTION AND ASSURE THAT PATIENTS UNDERSTAND HOW DATA WILL BE USED. WHEN DATA IDENTIFIES DISPARITIES, THE HEALTH SYSTEM WILL THEN RETURN TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO BRAINSTORM WAYS TO ADDRESS INEQUITIES AND CO-DESIGN G | New Haven, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| The New American Dream FoundationTO SUPPORT THE WORK OF TRUSTED MESSENGERS TO PROVIDE RELIABLE INFORMATION TO THEIR COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF HUSKY HEALTH COVERAGE FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE UNDOCUMENTED, AS WELL AS COVERAGE FOR UNDOCUMENTED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PREGNANT OR WHO RECENTLY GAVE BIRTH. | Danbury, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Advocacy To Legacy IncADVOCACY TO LEGACY WILL USE THIS FUNDING TO SUPPORT ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO LIMIT THE SALE OF TOBACCO /NICOTINE CANNABIS PRODUCTS WITHIN A CERTAIN DISTANCE FROM SCHOOLS (K-12) AND TO ENGAGE AND EDUCATE YOUTH ON THE HARMFUL HEALTH EFFECTS OF TOBACCO AND CANNABIS. | Windsor, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Covering My SistersCOVERING MY SISTERS IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING KNOWLEDGE, PROMOTING ADVOCACY, AND OFFERING CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE PEER EDUCATION TO WOMEN OF COLOR ON BREAST HEALTH AND BREAST CANCER CARE. COVERING MY SISTERS WAS DEVELOPED IN RESPONSE TO THE BARRIERS IN DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT THAT WOMEN OF COLOR FACE IN BREAST HEALTH PREVENTION AND CARE. DATA SHOWS THAT BLACK WOMEN WAIT LONGER TO ACCESS MAMMOGRAMS, HAVE A LONGER GAP BETWEEN AN ABNORMAL TEST AND FOLLOW-UP CARE, AND ARE MORE LIKELY TO BE DIAGNOSED IN | Shelton, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Connecticut Center For Patient SafetyFUNDING WILL SUPPORT THE FIRST STAGE OF A PILOT PROJECT THAT WILL 1) IDENTIFY WHAT EVIDENCE-BASED MATERIAL IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THE TRANSITION FROM PEDIATRIC TO ADULT HEALTH CARE; AND, 2) CREATE A TRANSITION MODULE TO BE USED IN EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING OLDER ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO ARE NEW TO THE U.S., TO OBTAIN SAFE, QUALITY HEALTH CARE. CTCPS WILL COLLABORATE WITH THE CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS AS EXPERTS IN THE HEALTH ACCESS CHALLENGES FOR IMMIGRA | Fairfield, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Latinas & Power CorpTO ESTABLISH A LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE WITH THE GOAL OF BUILDING A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS THAT ARE PREPARED TO ADVOCATE AND CAN ARTICULATE THE ISSUES AROUND ELIMINATING RACIAL AND ECONOMIC DISPARITIES. THIS INSTITUTE ADDRESSES THE NEED FOR INCREASED ADVOCACY IN THE LATINO COMMUNITY IN THE FACE OF BARRIERS INCLUDING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, RACISM AND MEDICAL TREATMENTS. FUNDS WILL SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 4-MONTH CIVIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM THAT WILL BE HOSTED AT UCONNS HARTFORD CAMPUS. THE PR | Essex, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Journey Home IncFUNDING WILL SUPPORT JOURNEY HOME TO WORK WITH HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES TO MEASURE THE RETURN ON INVESTMENT OF HAVING A MEDICAL LIAISON WORK WITHIN HARTFORD HOSPITAL TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO HOMELESSNESS AND SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH. HMA WILL SUPPORT JOURNEY HOME IN EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS POSITION BY MEASURING REDUCTION IN HEALTHCARE COSTS AND IDENTIFYING THE COST BENEFIT. | West Hartford, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Keney Park Sustainability ProjectKENEY PARK SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OPERATING WITH KENEY PARK TO IMPROVE PARK FACILITIES AND ENCOURAGE USE OF THE PARK BY HARTFORD RESIDENTS. THE PROPOSED PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED AS ONE OF MANY METHODS TO PROVIDE WRAP AROUND ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK TO BETTER ENGAGE RESIDENTS. THE OUTDOOR RXCT PROGRAM WILL BUILD ON THE MODEL STARTED DR. DELLA CORCORAN, A WEST HARTFORD-BASED PEDIATRICIAN. DR. CORCORAN, UCONN INTERNS AND KENEY PARK SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT STAFF WILL TRAIN LOCA | Windsor, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Statewide Legal Services Of Connecticut IncSTATEWIDE LEGAL SERVICES IS PARTNERING WITH MALTA HOUSE OF CARE, A HARTFORD BASED MOBILE HEALTH CLINIC THAT PROVIDES FREE CARE TO UNINSURED RESIDENTS, TO PILOT A MEDICAL LEGAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. MEDICAL LEGAL PARTNERSHIPS CAN HELP REMOVE BARRIERS TO CARE AND ADDRESS THE DRIVERS OF POOR HEALTH FOR PATIENTS EXPERIENCING HOUSING ISSUES, DENIAL OF PUBLIC BENEFITS AND ISSUES ACCESSING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEDICAL CARE. FUNDS FROM CT HEALTH WILL SUPPORT: -COLLECTING DATA TO DETERMINE THE LEGAL N | Wethersfield, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Malta House Of Care IncTO SUPPORT A COMMUNITY PARTICIPATORY STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS THAT ENGAGES MALTA PATIENTS IN CRAFTING THE FUTURE DIRECTION OF HEALTH CARE DELIVERY. UNDER NEW LEADERSHIP, MALTA WOULD LIKE TO EXPAND THEIR SERVICES AND SERVICE DELIVERY AREA USING A PATIENT-CENTERED APPROACH. FUNDS WOULD SUPPORT A PLANNING PROCESS THAT IS FOCUSED ON DISMANTLING STRUCTURAL RACISM, REDUCING INEQUITIES, AND DEVELOPING HIGH QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE AND EQUITABLE PRIMARY CARE SERVICES FOR THE UNINSURED RESIDENTS IN GREATER | Hartford, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Hartford Healthcare CorpTHE HARTFORD HEALTHCARE CORPORATION WILL UTILIZE FUNDING FROM THIS GRANT TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM THAT WILL IMPROVE THEIR COLLECTION OF ACCURATE AND RELIABLE REL DATA. HHC HAS COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING A 95% COLLECTION RATE OF RACE, ETHNICITY, AND LANGUAGE DATA WHICH WILL ALLOW STRATIFICATION OF OUTCOME MEASURES TO IDENTIFY DISPARITIES WITH THE MOST COMPLETE DATA SOURCE. | Hartford, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Hartford International University For Religion And PeaceTO LAUNCH A PILOT PROGRAM, HEALING FELLOWSHIP, THAT WILL BRING TOGETHER 15 HARTFORD AREA PASTORS FOR A YEAR OF STUDY, SPIRITUAL COMFORT, AND PERSONAL HEALING. THE PROGRAM IS AIMED AT ADDRESSING THE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS IN THE BLACK AND LATINX COMMUNITIES AND WITHIN CLERGY. THE PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE 8 HALF-DAY SESSIONS WITH DISCUSSIONS FROM TRAUMA EXPERTS, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS, AND BLACK MINISTERS WHO ARE LEADERS IN CHURCH HEALING. THROUGH THE PROGRAM, FELLOWS WILL LEARN TO IDENTIFY MENTAL HEALT | Hartford, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Hartford Interval House IncFUNDING FOR THIS PROJECT WILL HELP RAISE AWARENESS AMONG THE HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY AND THE PUBLIC THAT INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE IS A HEALTH CRISIS THAT IMPACTS 1 IN 3 WOMEN AND 1 IN 7 MEN IN THE UNITED STATES. PROJECT ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS ON TEEN DATING VIOLENCE, COORDINATING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESPONSE WITH HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PARTNERS, TRAINING LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND RAISING AWARENESS THROUGH EVENTS DURING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH. | Hartford, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Christian Community ActionTO HELP ADDRESS THE DISPARITY IN LIFE EXPECTANCY THAT EXISTS BASED ON ZIP CODE IN NEW HAVEN, CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY ACTION WILL HOST COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS AND TOWN HALLS TO COLLECT STORIES, HEAR FROM THE COMMUNITY AND SHARE INFORMATION WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT HOW TO LIVE HEALTHY. CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY ACTION WILL TRAIN COMMUNITY MEMBERS AS ADVOCATES, BRING IN HEALTHCARE SERVICES (I.E., MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY) AND PROMOTE POLICIES AT THE STATE LEVEL THROUGH GRASSROOTS EFFORTS. | New Haven, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Dovetail Sip IncTO ENGAGE A COALITION OF PARTNERS IN STAMFORD TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY. THE YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH ALLIANCE (YMHA) INCLUDES PARTNERSHIPS WITH STAMFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THE CONCERNED CLERGY COALITION OF TRUSTED AFRICAN AMERICAN MINISTERS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THE COALITION IS FOCUSED ON THREE PRIMARY AREAS OF INTERVENTION 1) MENTAL WELLNESS (PREVENTION), (2) CONTINUUM OF CARE (CLINICAL), AND (3) COMMUNICATIONS. FUNDING WILL BE USED TO TRAIN THE A | Stamford, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Black And Brown United In ActionTO SUPPORT GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS LED BY AND SERVING PEOPLE OF COLOR WITH BUILDING THE CAPACITY TO PRIORITIZE RACIAL EQUITY, AND ADDRESS THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, AND CONTRIBUTE TO INEQUITABLE HEALTH OUTCOMES. | Bridgeport, CT | $20K | 2023 |
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