Over the past ten years, CHF has provided approximately $13 million in grants to over 70 community-based groups working throughout the DC metropolitan area to provide equitable access to quality health care for the most vulnerable members of our community with a focus on reducing racial, ethnic and socioeconomic health disparities.  The following are lists of grants approved by the CHF Board of Trustees in 2007.

Strategic

Our Strategic Initiative comprises about 95% of our total grantmaking.  These grants are not solicited through a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) process at this time.  This initiative focuses on improving access to quality health care through two frames -- creating a regional system of patient-centered care as well as health justice.  Our grants emphasize consumer empowerment and education, prevention and wellness, advocacy and health systems/policy reform with a focus on improving access to quality health care and reducing health disparities.  An example of a strategic grant is support for the Medical Homes project of the DC Primary Care Association, which is working to create a city-wide infrastructure of clinics to ensure that all of the city's residents have access to affordable, accessible, high-quality medical care.  2007 Strategic Grants List

Responsive

These grants give us flexibility to respond to unanticipated and sometimes even emergency community health needs.  They often reflect innovative and effective approaches to priority health issues and challenges in the DC region.  An example of a recent responsive grant is to support Crossings HealingWorks, which provides on-site stress reduction services for the caregivers of soldiers returning from the war in Iraq at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. 2007 Responsive Grants List

Community Outreach and Education

These small grants of $500-$2,500 allow us to operate as a community resource beyond traditional grantmaking.  These grants include support of consumer and community-based health fairs, convenings and conferences.  An example of a recent grant is to the Suitland Family and Life Development Corporation to support its HealthFest Women's Health and Wellness Forum for the Suitland community and Hunter Memorial AME Church.  2007 Community Outreach and Education Grants List

We provide technical assistance in a number of areas aimed at helping our nonprofit partners to strengthen their organization and leadership capabilities. 

We are not only committed to bringing diverse community members to the table, we also are committed to sitting at the table as active participants, engaging in problem-solving.