Awarded Grants

To increase access of self-employed and micro-business owners to health insurance information by developing a web site specifically designed for the self-employed micro-business user that will present unbiased information about how the health insurance system works and what options are available in NH.

To increase the life expectancy of individuals who have or are at risk of developing Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, by providing resources and supports to reduce risks of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and substance abuse through a variety of community based interventions.

To develop understanding of the benefits of a GIS-based system for mapping social and community assets by developing a prototype and convening stakeholders.

To understand how bidding and procurement practices for construction projects impact health insurance status and health care access for construction workers by conducting economic and policy research and communicating findings and policy options to stakeholders, policy makers, and the public.

To reduce economic barriers to accessing health for the people in New Hampshire by expanding health insurance protections to divorcing spouses and their families through research, capacity building; and promoting positive policy.

To prevent Eastern Equine Encephalitis and other mosquito borne illnesses among homeless individuals by distributing mosquito repellent through outreach workers.

To identify areas for improved effectiveness and efficiency of operations to assure financial sustainability.

To enhance the awareness and knowledge of the New England public and its policymakers regarding critical health issues especially those affecting the low income and the uninsured by intensively training medical journalists.

To assure the sustainability of AFHS programs and services by developing an organizational and business plan that will assure quality services on a balanced budget.

To develop a method and process to proceed with the termination of the current Executive Director; secure interim leadership for the organization; hire a new Executive Director who is capable of leading the VNA through the imminent challenges of financial management, implementation of a new point of service electronic record, and finding new space for the organization.

To develop health information exchange capacity in the state by conducting assessment, planning and stakeholder convening.

To improve policy, regulatory and funding factors in order to benefit at-risk seniors and improve long-term care systems primarily in greater Manchester area by better understanding the root causes of public policy barriers, educate and engage stake holders regarding such issues, and develop project strategies to implement change.