Grant Partners

Massachusetts Public Health Association

Year: 2023 *Multi-year Grant: 2024
Amount:$62,424
Boston

MPHA is a strong policy and advocacy organization creating and strengthening essential partnerships that are helping to advance critical public health initiatives. It brings a strong focus and consumer voice to policies focused on the social determinants of health. It highlights the critical connection between the often-siloed public health and health care areas. MPHA works with community groups, state policy organizations, health care institutions, state agencies, and others to identify community health challenges, design policy solutions, and advocate for action. 

Vital CxNs

Year: 2023
Amount:$50,000
Boston
Program Area: Special Initiatives

Vital CxNs (VC) will address the factors that impact health outcomes (e.g., food access, exercise, stress management, housing, etc.) related to elevated rates of diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) by working with BIPOC communities to redesign diabetes and CVD prevention for their communities. VC will strengthen communication between communities, key stakeholders, and clinical partners to develop a roadmap that will center communities' voices and needs in prevention efforts related to CVD and diabetes.

South Shore Support Services Inc.

Year: 2023
Amount:$6,860
Plymouth and Suffolk
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

Funding to purchase equipment that will enhance participant’s experience at virtual trainings, resulting in better understanding of the needs of clients as well as increasing the capacity and skill of staff.  

Life Path, Inc.

Year: 2023
Amount:$7,500
Franklin, Worcester
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

Funding to support integration and implementation of new software to improve client services.  

Health Care for All

Year: 2023 *Multi-year Grant: 2024
Amount:$78,030
Boston

Health Care for All advocates for consumers on health care access, quality, and cost. HCFA's goals, strategies, and tactics are shaped by thousands of consumer experiences captured by the HelpLine, outreach, and ongoing organizing efforts. HCFA maintains strong, transparent relationships with state agencies that allow for timely escalation and resolution of critical consumer-facing issues.