In 2023, the Community Innovation Grants for Racial and Health Equity invested $196,990 towards capacity building, planning or implementation for community-led organizations. This included organizations led by racially and ethnically diverse community partners who are working to address public health priorities in the following areas:
- Racial and health equity.
- Healthy eating, active living and tobacco-free living.
- Access to health care services.
- Mental health and well-being.
- Violence prevention.
- Climate change.
- Homelessness.
- Opioid crisis response.
Eleven organizations were awarded funding to support their vital and innovative work. Learn more about the grantees.