The 1889 Foundation Creative Health Impact Grant Awards are focused on fostering connections between the arts and the health and wellness of residents in Cambria and Somerset Counties.
Donor Name: 1889 Foundation
State: Pennsylvania
County: Cambria County (PA), Somerset County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/29/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The 1889 Foundation Creative Health Impact Grant offers opportunities for local non-profit organizations that have arts and health and wellness initiatives to support arts projects, performance activities, exhibitions, and other activities that relate to health and wellness. 
The 1889 Foundation was founded on the principle of supporting innovative programs and initiatives to improve and transform the overall health and wellness of region. The 1889 Foundation Creative Health Impact Grant (CHIG) has been created and funded to lead foundation efforts in Cambria and Somerset Counties.
The grant application process is managed by the Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance (PRAA). 
Funding Information

Grant request amounts up to $6,000 will be considered.
Grant award amounts will be no less than $1,000 and no greater than $6,000.

Project Period
Project Year September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025.
Grant Guidelines

Funding will be used to support local non-profit organizations which have arts and health and wellness initiatives that have demonstrated results and have had an impact on improving the needs within the community
The 1889 Foundation has priority goals that determine project funding.  Understanding these priorities will help in the development of grant projects for this Creative Health Impact Grant.
Collaborative approaches with quality partners (individuals or other non-profit organizations) that have the same principles and beliefs are encouraged
Arts partner and health care partner should be clearly defined
Funded activities could include but are not limited to: exhibitions, performances, festivals, and continuing programs that relate to health and wellness

Eligibility Criteria

Any entity organized under section 501(c)3 or similar section of the tax code is eligible to apply.
Fully accredited post-secondary educational institutions may apply.
Projects supported by this grant must take place in Cambria and/or Somerset Counties.
Multiple applications from one organization will be accepted if each application is distinctly different from the other – for example: a movement/dance project for senior citizens in a retirement community, and a visual arts project involving a visually handicapped population.
Both new programs and projects and well-established programs and projects are eligible.

For more information, visit 1889 Foundation.