Funding
Mobile Food Pantry Coming to Rural Communities
Food insecurity is a pressing issue in many rural communities, where access to resources is limited. However, a beacon of hope is on the horizon for residents of Black River and Evans Mills as a new initiative aims to address this challenge head-on. In a pioneering move, a mobile food pantry is set to roll into these north country communities, providing much-needed relief to those facing hunger. Spearheaded by the Community Action Planning Council (CAPC) and supported by Jefferson County, FX Caprara, and Cornell Cooperative Extension, this innovative project is poised to make a significant impact. Mayor David Leonard of Black River expressed his optimism about the initiative, stating, “I really think that this is going to be tremendous in helping people.” The mobile pantry, hou...
Health Foundation for Western & Central New York Launches Initiative to Promote Rural Health Equity
The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York made a groundbreaking announcement today, unveiling a new initiative aimed at advancing rural health equity in multiple counties across the state. This significant undertaking will focus on strengthening regional rural health networks, raising awareness of healthcare needs in rural central and western New York, and advocating for systemic changes to address funding cuts and reduce health disparities in rural counties. With a commitment to improving the health and well-being of individuals residing in underserved rural communities, the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York has allocated a generous sum of $450,000 in grants for this initiative. These grants will empower local organizations and support their efforts to co...
Supplemental Funding Opportunity!
HRSA and the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) have provided a supplemental funding opportunity within the Northern Border Region to address rural healthcare needs. Our ask of you is to distribute the letter below to the rural healthcare organizations within your organization to encourage them to apply for this funding opportunity. Due to the relatively short timeline for completion of the Letter of Interest (LOI) and supporting documentation, HRSA and NBRC have allowed for a fairly abbreviated process. We do ask that interested applicant organizations send an email to NBRSupport@rhrco.org to request the LOI form and associated documents for applying. This process will also allow us to track the applicants and their submissions. Here is the letter for your reference: Dear Applican...