Healthcare Quality Improvement Grant
Supports FQHCs in Central Louisiana to improve clinical quality measures for chronic disease management and preventive care, aiming for measurable health outcomes and reduced disparities.
Funder: Rapides Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (online proposal submission, projected) | December 2026 (proposal submission, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 per year for up to two years (maximum $150,000 total per award).
Summary: Supports Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Rapides Foundation's service area to improve clinical quality measures for chronic disease management or preventive care.
Key Information: No indirect/overhead costs allowed; only one application per organization per cycle.
Description
This grant opportunity, offered by the Rapides Foundation, is designed to help Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) within the Foundation’s nine-parish service area improve clinical quality measures related to chronic disease management or preventive services and screenings. The program aims to foster measurable improvements in quality of care, health outcomes, and the reduction of health disparities in Central Louisiana. Projects may target specific clinical quality measures such as cancer screenings, anti-thrombotic use, diabetes control, or hypertension management, and must demonstrate a clear plan for quality improvement and sustainability after grant funding ends.
