Subject: Community Development, Health, Safety
Deadline: Nov. 3, 2017
“The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Culture of Health Prize (the Prize) recognizes communities that have placed a priority on health and are creating powerful partnerships and deep commitments that will enable everyone, especially those facing the greatest barriers to good health, the opportunity to live well. A Culture of Health recognizes that health and well-being are greatly influenced by where we live, learn, work, and play; the safety of our surroundings; and the relationships we have in our families and communities. The Prize elevates the compelling stories of local leaders and community members who together are transforming neighborhoods, schools, businesses, and more—so that better health flourishes everywhere.
At RWJF, building a Culture of Health has become the central aim of what we do, with a goal of giving every person across the nation an opportunity to live the healthiest life possible. Communities are already leading the way to drive local change, and ensuring all residents have an opportunity to make healthy choices in their schools, workplaces and neighborhoods. The RWJF Culture of Health Prize, a collaboration between RWJF and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, is the Foundation’s way of honoring communities—urban, rural, tribal, large or small—that are beacons of hope and progress for healthier people, families, and places. Community partners can decide together how to use the funds to benefit the community; budget reports on Prize expenditures are not required.”
Funder: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Eligibility: “The RWJF Culture of Health Prize honors U.S. communities; submissions representing the work of a single organization will not be considered. A “community” must be a geographically defined jurisdiction within the United States* that falls into one of the following categories: (1) City, town, village, borough, or other municipality with a publicly elected governing body; (2) County or parish; (3) Federally-recognized tribe or a state-designated Indian reservation; (4) Native Hawaiian organization serving and representing the interests of Native Hawaiians in Hawaii; and (5) Region (such as contiguous towns, cities, or counties).”
Amount: $25,000
Contact: Link.
