Hamilton County health department makes public health grants
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The Hamilton County Health Department is using its allotment of state dollars meant to improve public health to support projects from nine not-for-profits.
The county received $639,915 from the $225 million invested at the state level through the Health First Indiana program created by Senate Enrolled Act 4.
“We look forward to partnering with these health-focused organizations to address the unique health needs of Hamilton County,” said Jason LeMaster, administrator for the Hamilton County Health Department, in a news release. “We are confident these services will complement and enhance the work we’re already doing at the Health Department providing our residents with the very best in public health services.”
Applicants are asked to focus on maternal and child health, chronic disease prevention, access to clinical care, school health and fatality prevention initiatives.
This year’s cohort of grant recipients is:
- Breathe Easy Hamilton County: $61,476
- Hamilton County Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs: $17,400
- Heart and Soul Clinic: $24,000
- HOPE Family Care Center: $44,100
- Noblesville Fire Department (EMS Division): $8,210
- Partnership for a Healthy Hamilton County, Inc. dba A Healthier Hamilton County: $16,900
- Prevail, Inc.: $32,491
- Trinity Free Clinic: $386,898
- YMCA of Greater Indianapolis: $46,440
The next grant cohort is required to apply by Sept. 30.