Rapid Response: Advocacy
Funds urgent, short-term advocacy projects in Colorado that engage communities to advance health equity through policy changes in areas like care access, mental health, housing, and nutrition.
Funder: Colorado Health Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted and reviewed continuously)
Funding Amounts: $15,000–$75,000 per project; project duration 3–9 months; decisions typically within 45 days of submission
Summary: Supports urgent, short-term advocacy projects advancing health equity for Coloradans through policy-focused, community-driven initiatives.
Key Information: Projects must address time-sensitive policy opportunities and demonstrate authentic community engagement.
Description
This opportunity funds short-term (three to nine months) advocacy initiatives that bring Coloradans’ interests and priorities to the forefront of policy decisions impacting health equity in Colorado. Supported projects must be time-sensitive, policy-focused, and rooted in authentic community engagement, aiming for lasting improvements for communities experiencing health inequities. Priority areas include equitable access to primary care, children’s physical activity, young children’s social-emotional development, mental health resources, affordable housing, and nutritious food. Projects must align with the Colorado Health Foundation’s mission and demonstrate urgency, community support, and the potential for policy impact at the local, state, or federal level.
