Awarded Grants

To examine food access and affordability at the community level in New Hampshire and the extent to which dietary-related illness is associated with reduced access to healthy foods by conducting a research study about the availability of quality, affordable food across the state.

To understand the impact of current trends of health care cost increases on the economy and the health care system of New Hampshire over the next decade by developing a research strategy and plan.

To improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of health care in New Hampshire by quantifying the cost and utilization of care caused by adverse drug events using a research methodology modified from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

To improve and develop mobility options for residents of the Contoocook River Valley through the development of regional and local organizational transportation infrastructure.

To develop leadership in the faith community for advocacy on health system reform by supporting participation in a national summit discussion of role of faith community in policy issues.

To provide access to research-based tools for nonprofits to better understand their operational strengths/weaknesses, assess their internal capacity needs, and plan strategically for their future.

To empower and strengthen the role and participation of African women and girls in reducing health disparities by removing or reducing some of the social and cultural barriers to access health services.

To improve the financial sustainability of New Hampshire's Community Health Center's and Critical Access Hospitals by developing a better understanding of their financial condition by updating a fiscal and economic analysis.

To help create lasting system change to improve the health and reduce the burden of illness for the people of New Hampshire by training health system stakeholders in the use of systems dynamics modeling to effectively address health system challenges.

To improve coordination and integration of patient care at community health centers and community mental health centers by providing access to affordable educational workshops for their staff.

To assure long-range financial stability of the organization by procuring the services of a technical assistance provider.

To improve outcomes for young children (birth to age six years) and their families by collecting data and developing and promoting a plan for a cohesive, integrated system of mental health services and supports founded on evidence-based and promising practices.