Wellness on Wheels

State
Illinois Department of Public Health

This initiative provides funding to organizations that deliver essential health screenings and services to underserved communities of color in Illinois, aiming to reduce health disparities and improve access to care.

Description

The Wellness on Wheels - 2025 initiative aims to provide culturally competent and linguistically appropriate preventative health screenings to medically underserved communities and disadvantaged and vulnerable communities of color in Illinois. This program focuses on reducing health disparities and inequities through services such as HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted infection screenings. Services must include partnerships to provide linkage to care and other wrap-around services as needed. Eligible applicants must have the ability to adjust outreach plans based on client input, disease outbreaks, and community events. Awards are funded through the State of Illinois general revenue and total $995,000. Applications must be submitted by August 8, 2024.

Eligibility

States
Illinois
Regions
All
Eligible Entities
Nonprofits, City or township governments, County governments
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Funding

Program Funding
$995,000
Award Ceiling
Award Floor
Award Count
9

Timing

Posted Date
July 26, 2024
App Status
Anticipating Next Round
Pre-app Deadline
Application Deadline

Funder

Funding Source
Source Type
State
Contact Name
Jorge De La Fuente
Contact Email
Contact Phone

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