Place Based Investing
Intermountain Health funds projects that improve health by addressing housing, employment, and financial wellness, using evidence-based impact measurement within its service area.
Funder: Intermountain Health
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Flexible capital; award size and duration vary by project and investment type.
Summary: Supports projects addressing social drivers of health (housing, employment, financial wellness) within Intermountain Health’s service area to improve community well-being.
Description
Intermountain Health's Place Based Investing program provides flexible capital to projects that address the social determinants of health—specifically housing stability, employment, and financial wellness—within its service area. The initiative recognizes that these social drivers have a greater impact on health outcomes and life expectancy than clinical care alone. Investments are guided by principles emphasizing community health priorities, support for low-income and low-employment communities, and measurable social and financial returns. The program utilizes rigorous, evidence-based frameworks for impact assessment, including the five dimensions of impact and standardized metrics, to ensure investments drive meaningful improvements in community health.
