General MGS Grant
The General MGS Grant from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health funds multi-county events and research to address health disparities and chronic diseases in Ohio’s minority communities.
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Funder: Ohio Commission on Minority Health
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications due 90 days before event date)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 (one-day conference, ≥2 counties) or up to $25,000 (two-day conference or large health screening, ≥4 counties); annual limits per applicant; funds vary by year.
Summary: Supports health-related activities addressing minority health disparities and chronic diseases across multiple Ohio counties, focusing on racial and ethnic populations.
Key Information: Application must be submitted via the MHGM system; 20% match from non-Commission sources required.
Description
The General MGS Grant from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health funds health-related activities that raise awareness of minority health disparities and chronic diseases (e.g., cancer, diabetes, substance abuse, violence, lupus, infant mortality, cardiovascular disease). The grant is intended to increase the visibility of the Commission’s mission by supporting events and initiatives that reach residents in at least two Ohio counties, with a focus on racial and ethnic minority populations. Funding is for activities or events (not ongoing programs), such as large-scale health screenings or one- or two-day conferences.
