Aetna Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of their 2017 Cultivating Healthy Communities Grant Program.
We recognize that health is local: it begins in our homes, schools, jobs, and neighborhoods. By creating more chances to make healthy choices in these places, we can empower whole communities to lead healthier lives.
In the past two years, we have expanded our programming beyond its past focus on physical activity, urban farms, and local food. We're still committed to these areas, and they'll be considered under this RFP. But our program as a whole aims to have broader impact and reach more spaces in the community. That's why we are inviting projects that address issues in the following domains: Built Environment, Community Safety, Environmental Exposures, Healthy Behaviors, and Social/Economic Factors.
This will be our only open RFP this year. We expect to award up to $2 million in grants to organizations in the continental United States through this program.
This will be a highly competitive, multi-staged funding opportunity and application process. All Stage 1 applications must be received by April 14, 2017 at 3PM ET. We will not accept any late or incomplete applications. You must submit a Stage 1 application in order to be considered for Stage 2.
If you have questions about the program, please visit our website and read the RFP, which includes a detailed FAQ section. To assist you in applying, we have also prepared the following:
- A video tutorial to help navigate our online application system
- Tips for writing a strong Stage 1 application
- Guidance for writing your "Statement of Need" and "Project Activities" sections
- An overview of our application review process
If these materials do not address your questions, you can contact us. Please include "CHC RFP" in the subject line. We will do our best to respond within 2 to 3 business days. During periods of heavy email traffic, we may need some additional time. Please note we can't review or comment on ideas/concepts related to Stage 1 applications during the open submission period.