Community Grants

Proposal Criteria

Invitation Only Grant Process

The Richland Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees has an invitation-only application process and does not accept unsolicited letters of inquiry or proposals. To seek out grantees, staff will continue to actively engage with a wide range of organizations and community-based groups, monitor ongoing and emerging health issues, and invite proposals from potential grantees based on priorities set by the Board of Trustees.

Our funding decisions are strategic and contribute to solving or effectively addressing the following health care issues in a substantial and sustainable manner.

Invited organizations should show how the project/program leads to a meaningful impact, is evidenced-based or evidence-informed, and can be sustained beyond the funding cycle.

Pilot and more comprehensive projects are eligible for consideration.

Proposals require the following elements:

Project name;
Executive summary about the organization with emphasis on previous successes and current capability;
Population to be addressed;
Specific change(s) or outcomes to be achieved;
Background information about the population to include significant and relevant statistics and disparity data;
Clear statement of the strategy or implementation process with evidence-based or evidence-informed support;
Clearly defined and attainable goals and milestones;
Evaluation and performance improvement process that takes into account any potential unintended circumstances;
Realistic budget for the full project; and
Listing of staff, volunteers and/or community members who will be engaged in the project with relevant qualifications.

Preference is given to projects that also positively impact Prisma Health Richland's performance (e.g., decreased admissions, readmissions, preventable emergency room visits, and length of hospital stay).

Metabolic Syndrome

with a focus on pre-diabetes, diabetes, hypertension and/or obesity

Immunizations

for priority and underserved populations like older adults and rural communities

Telehealth/Telemedicine

to create greater access for screenings, diagnosis, treatment and health literacy

NOTE: Telehealth refers to both clinical and remote non-clinical services, including providing training and health education. Telemedicine solely refers to remote clinical services.

Funding
Guidelines &
Restrictions

Selected proposals are funded based on the availability of funds as determined annually by the Richland Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees budget and may be approved for multi-year projects.

These grant funds may not be used for:

Physician, dentist, pharmacist or other healthcare worker salaries;
Salaries other than those approved to carry out the project;
Capital campaigns;
One time or annual events, including sports tournaments, camps, or event incentives;
The purchase of tickets or tables, membership drives, raffles or auctions;
Political campaigns;
Activities designed to influence legislation;
Advertising separate from project-related advertising activity included in the proposal and explicitly approved for funding;
Religious activities other than those included in the proposal and explicitly approved for funding;
Indirect costs associated with the project other than those that are included in the proposal and explicitly approved for funding; and
Other grant-making foundations.