Community Health Investments Grant Program

1. Organizations must serve residents in at least one of the following eleven counties: Breckinridge, Daviess, Grayson, Hancock, Henderson, Hopkins, McLean, Muhlenberg, and Ohio counties in Kentucky and Spencer and Perry counties in Indiana.
2. Grant requests may not exceed $50,000.
3. Organizations who receive funding will be required to submit quarterly reports to show continuing progress towards the completion of their project.
4. 501(c)3 organizations, government and public entities are eligible to apply.
5. Grants to Section 501(c)(4) organizations may be considered if the proceeds are used exclusively for section 501(c)(3) permissible purposes, are not used for lobbying, and are not used for political campaign activities. A 501(c)(4) recipient must report back to Owensboro Health on its use of the grant proceeds. Further, grants to 501(c)(4) organizations will not be permitted to cover the recipient’s fundraising costs or to provide general support. A 501(c)4 recipient, like all grant recipients, must provide a quarterly report to Owensboro Health on its use of grant proceeds.
6. Programs for which funds are requested must focus on providing activities or services that address an identified health need or that address social determinants of health. The connection between health needs and the activity or service must be clearly stated on the application. Only completed applications will be considered.
7. Any use of the Owensboro Health logo must be consistent with Owensboro Health graphic standards. Any use of Owensboro Health’s logo must be approved by Owensboro Health Marketing and Public Relations by emailing Alex.Oser@OwensboroHealth.org or by calling 270-685-7190.
8. In some instances, Owensboro Health may request advance review written copy for invitations, advertisements, press releases, posters or other promotional information related to an event.
9. Owensboro Health has a system – wide focus on health equity. By choosing to submit a grant application, applicants understand their organizations must demonstrate a commitment to provide services indiscriminate of race, ethnicity, national origin, culture, language, religion, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
10. Partisan political groups or activities, endowments, memorials, individuals, field trips or tours are not eligible for funding.
11. To avoid duplication, requests from national organizations should be coordinated between the regional and county affiliated offices within the Owensboro Health regional service area.
12. Owensboro Health will only consider applications by schools and school-affiliated groups and activities that have been authorized by the school’s central office. Please include proof of authorization from your school’s central office with your application.

1. A mini grant request may be made for an amount not to exceed $2,500.
2. 501(c)3 organizations, government and public entities are eligible to apply.
3. Grants to Section 501(c)(4) organizations may be considered if the proceeds are used exclusively for section 501(c)(3) permissible purposes, are not used for lobbying, and are not used for political campaign activities. A 501(c)(4) recipient must report back to Owensboro Health on its use of the grant proceeds. Further, grants to 501(c)(4) organizations will not be permitted to cover the recipient’s fundraising costs or to provide general support. A 501(c)4 recipient, like all grant recipients, must provide a quarterly report to Owensboro Health on its use of grant proceeds.
4. Organizations cannot apply to Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital, and Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center mini-grant programs. 
5. Programs for which funds are requested must focus on providing activities or services that address an identified health need or that address root causes of health problems, social determinants of health. The connection between health needs and the activity or service must be clearly stated on the application. Only completed applications will be considered.
6. All requests must include a specific project/fundraising budget. This budget must contain anticipated revenue, expenses, and in-kind contributions for the project. Please make sure to include the budget for your specific project, not your organization’s overall operating budget. Include a price quote when appropriate. Incomplete budgets will likely delay consideration for funding.
7. Geographic area: requesting organizations must seek to impact citizens within the following eighteen (18) counties in the Owensboro Health service area: Breckinridge, Butler, Daviess, Edmonson, Grayson, Hancock, Hardin, Hart, Henderson, Hopkins, Logan, McLean, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Union, and Webster Counties in Kentucky and Spencer and Perry counties in Indiana. Organizations in Muhlenberg County must apply for Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital mini-grant. For additional information about Muhlenberg County mini-grants, contact Jessica Browning at Jessica.L.Browning@OwensboroHealth.org.   Organizations in Grayson County must apply for Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center mini-grant. For additional information about Muhlenberg County mini-grants, contact Jessica Embry at Jessica.Embry@OwensboroHealth.org.
8. If an organization wishes to recognize Owensboro Health as part of a project or program, an explanation in writing of your plan to do so must accompany the application prior to the project or program.
9. Any use of the Owensboro Health logo must be consistent with Owensboro Health graphic standards. Any use of Owensboro Health’s logo must be approved by Owensboro Health Marketing and Public Relations by emailing Alex.Oser@OwensboroHealth.org or by calling 270-685-7190.
10. In some instances, Owensboro Health may request advance review written copy for invitations, advertisements, press releases, posters or other promotional information related to the event.
11. Applications will be approved or declined based on compliance with guidelines, program impact and available funding.
12. Owensboro Health has a system – wide focus on health equity. By choosing to submit a grant application, applicants understand their organizations must demonstrate a commitment to provide services indiscriminate of race, ethnicity, national origin, culture, language, religion, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
13. Partisan political groups or activities, endowments, memorials, individuals, field trips or tours are not eligible for funding.
14. Applications involving a collaborative effort with other partners will be given a priority.
15. To avoid duplication, requests from national organizations should be coordinated between the regional and county affiliated offices within the Owensboro Health regional service area.
16. Owensboro Health will only consider applications by schools and school-affiliated groups and activities that have been authorized by the school’s central office. Please include proof of authorization from your school’s central office with your application.
17. Mini-grant applications are accepted on a quarterly calendar, beginning June 1 of each year.

Application Forms

OHMCH Mini-Grants OHRH Mini-Grants OHTLMC Mini-Grants