Grant awards of up to $25,000 will be funded
(HENDERSON, NV, July 31, 2008) - St. Rose Dominican Hospitals and its parent company, Catholic Healthcare West, are encouraging community nonprofit organizations to apply for 2008 community grants. The Community Grants Program awards grants to nonprofit organizations that provide services to underserved populations (economically poor, women and children, mentally or physically disabled or other disenfranchised populations).
According to Rod Davis, president, St. Rose Dominican Hospitals, "More than $171,000 in grant awards were made to deserving organizations in 2007, the 17th year such funds were made available. Awarding grants to other nonprofit, health-related organizations enables us to work together to improve the health and well being of those in need."
Eligible organizations must meet the following criteria:
- Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or have a fiscal agent that is a 501(c)(3) organization and capable of administering the project’s funds;
- Project or program must be a response to the health priorities identified in St. Rose Dominican Hospitals' community health assessment or benefit plan; and
- Project to be funded must involve collaboration with other organizations and/or with one of the three local St. Rose Dominican Hospitals.
For more information about the CHW Community Grants Program and for applications, log on to www.chwHEALTH.org/communitygrants.
