BLN Community Grant Program
The UI College of Public Health’s Business Leadership Network (BLN) Community Grant Program supports programs and activities that build collaborations and support community well-being.
The purpose of the BLN Community Grant is to foster collaboration in Iowa communities in addressing areas of identified community health or public health need. The intent is also to begin or strengthen partnerships with business and industry and to link with the University of Iowa College of Public Health experts and resources in appropriate topical issues.
“Collaboration with community partners is one of the college’s core values,” says Edith Parker, dean of the University of Iowa College of Public Health. “We’re pleased that these grants will help support a variety of programs focused on improving health and well-being in communities across Iowa.”
Grants are awarded on a competitive basis to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in communities that are located within the state of Iowa. The grant program funds, in conjunction with an equal cash or in-kind match from another organization, will be used for public health-related initiatives and projects in the recipient communities.
Support for the community grant program is provided by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation.
2023 Funding Opportunity
| Timeline | Dates |
|---|---|
| Request Issued | Nov. 17, 2022 |
| Proposals Due | Jan. 11, 2023 |
| Awards Announced | Feb. 13, 2023 |
| Grant Project Time Frame | March 1 – Dec. 31, 2023 |
Who is eligible: Nonprofit organizations, and local government entities within the state of Iowa. (Universities and colleges are not eligible).
Topic areas: Include but are not limited to healthy lifestyles, population health, addressing health disparities, workplace safety/wellness, community needs assessment, children and youth issues, healthy aging, arts and health collaborations, and sustainability of multi-generational, livable communities. Additional preference will be given to projects that are focused on rural areas or address nutrition or food insecurity.
Funds available: Grant awards of up to $3,000 each will be made to applicants in communities within the state of Iowa. Grants require a minimum 1:1 cash or in-kind match.
Support for the community grant program is provided by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation.
Download the Community Grant Request for Proposals (RFP):
BLN Community Grant 2023 RFP (pdf)
Community Grant 2023 Budget Template (Excel)
Learn more about previous BLN Community Grant Program recipients:
Download a brochure on the BLN community grant program:
Learn more about the Business Leadership Network.