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Listed as rolling/open on the Grantable portal; the CERI was a one-time initiative with 2021 funded partners noted as historical.
California Equitable Recovery Initiative (CERI) is sponsored by California Department of Public Health, Office of Health Equity & The Center at Sierra Health Foundation. The California Equitable Recovery Initiative (CERI) supported California community-based organizations led by and/or serving communities facing inequities from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The grants aimed to address structural biases in public systems and improve population health.
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California Equitable Recovery Initiative (CERI) — SIERRA HEALTH FOUNDATION | Grantable California Equitable Recovery Initiative (CERI) Foundation One-time Health Disparities Grants Community Health Grants Social Justice Grants Grants for BIPOC $3,000,000 total distributed; $300,000 per organization over 18 months California Equitable Recovery Initiative (CERI) Program Type: Competitive grant program administered by The Center at Sierra Health Foundation Funder: Office of Health Equity within the California Department of Public Health, in partnership with The Center Overview: The CERI supports community-based organizations across California that are led by and serve communities facing inequities in COVID-19 infection and impacts.
The initiative addresses structural biases in public systems and their disproportionate impact on certain populations. Geographic Scope: California (statewide) Structural biases in public systems are particularly apparent in the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on certain populations. These biases undermine our collective ability to improve population health, and addressing them is central to public health's response activities.
Total Funding: $3 million Number of Grantees: 10 community-based organizations Award Amount: $300,000 per organization over 18 months Community-based organizations led by and/or serving communities facing inequities from the COVID-19 pandemic, including work on: Racial equity and health equity Community organizing and engagement Peer learning and relationship building Systems change and structural reform Support for vulnerable populations (Spanish-speaking individuals, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, people in low-income communities, seniors, workers, transit riders, etc.) 2021 Funded Community Partners Action Council of Monterey County (Monterey County) Arc California (Statewide – 22 chapters) California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation (Merced, Sacramento, San Joaquin and Yolo counties) Community Coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (Los Angeles County) Dolores Huerta Foundation (Fresno, Kern and Tulare counties) Little Manila Foundation (San Joaquin County) North Coast Health Improvement (Humboldt County) Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (San Francisco County) Working Partnerships USA (Santa Clara County) Wraparound Enterprises (Sacramento and San Bernardino counties) The Center at Sierra Health Foundation Address: 1321 Garden Highway Suite 210, Sacramento, California 95833 Email: impact@shfcenter.
org Focus Areas & Funding Uses health-disparities community-health social-justice bipoc nonprofits Browse similar grants by category Health Disparities Grants Community Health Grants Social Justice Grants Grants for BIPOC Grants for Nonprofits Similar grants from this funder and related organizations Adtalem Global Education Foundation Club 52 (formerly Club 21) $52 (individuals); $252 (Clubs and Districts) Chlamydia Performance Improvement Project Ready to apply for California Equitable Recovery Initiative (CERI)?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community-based organizations in California led by and/or serving communities facing COVID-19 inequities, working on racial equity, health equity, or community organizing. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $300,000 per organization over 18 months. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
California Equitable Recovery Initiative (CERI) is funded by California Department of Public Health, Office of Health Equity & The Center at Sierra Health Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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