Everyone deserves to be healthy regardless of status, resources or circumstances. Equity within health and wellness occurs when people can attain their full health potential. No one should be disadvantaged in this opportunity. The Health and Wellness strategic portfolio aims to support access to care and improving on current conditions, as well as upstream interventions and social determinants of health.
1/3/23 – 7/5/23
Training, Resilience & Retention Support. Dogwood is interested in developing the primary and allied healthcare services workforce in WNC. This funding is open, but not limited, to HRSA-certified Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), FQHC look-alikes, farmworker serving organizations, public health departments, free clinics, and WNC-based non-profits serving the healthcare workforce. Funding range: $20,000-$40,000.
Dogwood seeks to increase access to oral health services in partnership with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), FQHC look-alikes, free clinics, public universities and community colleges. Successful proposals will focus outreach on historically marginalized or underserved populations. Funding range: $20,000-$40,000.
A limited number of smaller grants ($10-$25K) are available for food organizations and community-based organizations that provide for women and infant health. Dogwood may also support maternal and infant health programs of doula organizations, community health worker organizations, and similar.
A limited number of smaller grants ($10-$25K) are available for food organizations and community-based organizations that provide for community and social connectedness.
A limited number of smaller grants ($10-$25K) are available for food organizations and community-based organizations that provide services for rural communities.
A limited number of smaller grants ($10-$25K) are available for food organizations and community-based organizations that provide services for older adults.
A limited number of smaller grants ($10-$25K) are available for food organizations and community-based organizations that provide services for low-income communities.
4/3/23 – 10/20/23
Dogwood is interested in working with community-based organizations, doula organizations, community health worker organizations or others that are deploying research-informed interventions to serve mothers and infants. Potential programs of interest may include, but are not limited to, perinatal community health workers, chronic disease treatment or management for pregnant mothers, provider education, and more.
A limited number of smaller grants ($10-$20K) are available for food organizations and community-based organizations that provide for women and infant health. Dogwood may also support maternal and infant health programs of doula organizations, community health worker organizations, and similar.
A limited number of smaller grants ($10-$25K) are available for food organizations and community-based organizations that provide for community and social connectedness.
A limited number of smaller grants ($10-$25K) are available for food organizations and community-based organizations that provide services for rural communities.
A limited number of smaller grants ($10-$25K) are available for food organizations and community-based organizations that provide services for older adults.
A limited number of smaller grants ($10-$25K) are available for food organizations and community-based organizations that provide services for low-income communities.
1/3/23 – 7/5/23
This funding is available by invitation for county governments to participate in WAVE/CRAVE judicial connectivity state efforts & decrease days to child welfare adjudication hearings for impacted families. Funding Range: $15,000-$25,000
This is an invitation-only partnership with the Administrative Office of the Courts that is open to DSS/District Attorney partnerships from each WNC judicial region.
Funding Range:
Year 1- $285,000
Year 2- $478,000
Year 3- $541,000
Total for the three-year pilot: $1,304,000
Dogwood will select partners from NC universities, research organizations and/or community participatory research organizations to explore and examine potential approaches to improving child and family experiences in the child welfare system. Funding range: $50,000-$100,000.
How Transportation, Broadband and Guaranteed Basic Income Affect Maternal and Child Health. Dogwood will partner with selected NC Universities, research organizations and/or community participatory research organizations to document and examine the ways in which lack of access to transportation, broadband and guaranteed basic income affect outcomes in maternal and child health in Western North Carolina.
4/3/23 – 10/20/23
The factors that influence health and wellbeing for individuals and families are nearly countless and weave throughout all of Dogwood’s Strategic Priority Areas. An ever-growing body of research, as well as stories from across our region, shows that trauma and toxic stress play a critical role in shaping health outcomes, particularly for marginalized populations and for children. Our region’s struggle with mental health and addiction is a key indicator of the levels of trauma and stress currently at play. If we can provide supports for parents and children that reduce trauma and stress, work compassionately to address those dealing with mental health challenges and substance use disorder, and create welcoming and interconnected communities for people of all ages, we can create a healthier Western North Carolina.
Within our overarching Goals and Objectives (see below) our 2023 Health & Wellness focus areas and activities include:
More details about 2023 grant opportunities will be coming soon. Please join our mailing list for updates or check this webpage.
Support communities that promote healthy living and resiliency and help mitigate the impact of trauma, isolation and stress on individuals and families, especially those experiencing poverty
Invest in integrated heath care with seamless connections to supportive services
Help reduce disparities based on race, location, education and income factors
Support programs and networks that reduce deaths, treat addiction, and prevent first use
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890 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
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A partnership between Dogwood and Mountain Community Health Partnership (MCHP) brings dental services to low-income, uninsured adults and children at the Bakersville Community Medical Clinic. State and national dental health reports indicated that over 50% of adults in MCHP’s service area have had a permanent tooth removed because of tooth decay or gum disease, approximately 25% of children have not had an oral health exam in over a year and 18% of children have experienced oral health problems. MCHP continues to keep dental health accessible as more residents experience job loss and health insurance in the wake of COVID-19.
Located in Henderson County, El Centro is home to many programs, including the Latino Advocacy Coalition (LAC). For the past 14 years, LAC has provided support for the Latinx community throughout WNC, including English and Spanish classes, after-school tutoring, GED classes, family mutual support programs, civic education, free and low-cost counseling and cognitive, trauma and grief therapy and cooperative programs with state and local officials. This small-but-mighty organization was ready to take the next step toward stability and growth, and Dogwood’s capacity-building support will help LAC’s staff of three add a new administrative and fundraising professional. This new team member is creating a broad fundraising campaign for LAC and supporting the growth of new programs and partnerships.
Helpmate works to eliminate abuse and fear by providing safety, shelter and support for victims and survivors of intimate partner domestic violence. Dogwood funds support the work of Helpmate’s case managers, who help victims address the impacts of domestic violence on housing, employment, transportation and childcare. Helpmate offers case management at each of its three service locations: the Buncombe County Family Justice Center, the Buncombe County Courthouse and its emergency shelter that serves the highest-need survivors who face lethal danger from ex-partners and who are homeless due to the abuse they have experienced. Helpmate also offers specialized child and family advocacy case management services, which help reduce the impact of adverse childhood experiences among children exposed to domestic violence.
The Public Health and Human Services division of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) serves an important role in the community by providing enrolled members with information and communications regarding public health and safety. Having a modern, mobile-friendly, easy-to-navigate website is important, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dogwood provided funding to the EBCI to update its website to better serve its members and share critical messaging about COVID-safe behaviors and vaccine safety and availability.
The McDowell Local Food Advisory Council’s (LFAC) Foothills Food Hub addresses food insecurity, supports the local food economy and works to transform the food system and public health infrastructure of McDowell County. The Hub offers farmers services related to produce packing and storage and serves as an aggregation site for farmers who want to diversify their market opportunities. It also provides a central hub where donated food can be delivered in bulk and stored for pickup by partner agencies and food pantries of all sizes. As COVID-19 strained the resources of households throughout the county, Dogwood realized the need for additional food support for the community and has provided three grants in partnership with the Food Council to support the growth of the LFAC to connect local farmers with people in need. Dogwood’s Leverage Fund helped the LFAC secure an additional grant to build its dream Food Hub space. The Food Hub provides food, much of it local, to over 1,000 families every week.
Vecinos has historically served migrant and seasonal farmworkers. Their partnership with Dogwood enables them to extend services to a broader range of individuals and offer bilingual, culturally-appropriate healthcare to uninsured, low-income Latinx community members in seven WNC counties. They collaborate with community leaders to bring medical care and wrap-around services, such as healthy food, safe housing and legal services to the Latinx population. With Dogwood’s support, Vecinos expanded community health worker services to families in need during COVID-19 to integrate chronic disease management and start a community engagement program in WNC’s seven westernmost counties.
Support communities that promote healthy living and resiliency and help mitigate the impact of trauma, isolation and stress on individuals and families, especially those experiencing poverty
Invest in integrated heath care with seamless connections to supportive services
Help reduce disparities based on race, location, education and income factors
Support programs and networks that reduce deaths, treat addiction, and prevent first use