Thriving Communities Mini Grant.

The South Coast Health Equity Coalition’s Thriving Communities Mini-Grant serves as a seed grant to support community-driven programs, spaces, events, and initiatives that advance health equity. This funding is designed to empower historically underserved and underrepresented communities by fostering culturally relevant solutions to address systemic inequities and improve health outcomes and well-being.

Funding Focus

The mini-grant supports activities that promote health equity through:

  • Community programs and events

  • Creating or enhancing community spaces

  • Capacity-building efforts

  • Community education and engagement

  • Policy and systems change initiatives

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

  • A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

  • A fiscally sponsored group

  • A Tribal Nations

  • A culturally specific or community-based organization

Goal

The Thriving Communities Mini-Grant is designed to enable organizations across Coos and Curry Counties to create meaningful, equity-centered opportunities that help community members achieve their highest potential for health and wellness. These efforts aim to dismantle barriers related to race, ethnicity, language, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, socioeconomic status, and other socially determined factors. By supporting community-led initiatives, the South Coast Health Equity Coalition seeks to build thriving, inclusive communities.

To request funding please fill out the form.

If you need any support/accommodations when filling this form out, please email Jayden Ruff, Director of SCHEC at jayden@southcoastequity.org.