Awarded Grants

To enhance the capacity of NH's leaders and organizations by providing resources to support national and statewide learning opportunities and funding for grant writers.

To improve health and mitigate hospital readmission of Medicare-eligible adults with multiple chronic illnesses by conducting planning, in partnership with the Dartmouth Centers for Health and Aging, to explore an innovative role for paraprofessionals and volunteers in an Accountable Care Organization.

To maximize opportunities for women

To increase awareness among NH citizens of varying models of health care practices throughout the state and country by hosting several screenings of the PBS documentary film, US Health Care -- The Good News and follow-up panel discussions comprised of key stakeholders, policy makers, and health care subscribers, that encourage dialogue.

To receive a CMS Health Care Innovations grant (ACA related) to create and implement at statewide CHW system for NH's community health centers.

To increase access to health insurance coverage for the evidence-based treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) across all segments of the health insurance market in New Hampshire by monitoring compliance with Connor's Law (legislative mandate), Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment federal requirements and by educating self-funded plans, policymakers, family advocates and providers about evidence-based treatment of ASDs.

To increase understanding of the impacts major state budget changes from 2008 through 2013 have had or will have by documenting changes, reporting how changes have been implemented at the state executive agency and community levels, and how these changes have affected the service provision of the health and social services systems.

To improve access to care and education for children, adolescents and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families by convening a forum of providers and parents to propose and prioritize solutions to promote best practices, coordinated and cost-effective care, and increased communication among providers.

To provide nonprofit leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to capture media attention and effectively convey messages by convening a communications workshop that features media professionals providing practical, how-to messaging and communications advice.

To increase awareness and enhance the knowledge of business, government and nonprofit leaders of the impact nonprofit services have on the health and well-being of NH citizens, especially those struggling to access health service due to economic barriers.

To enhance public policy and health advocacy in NH by building operational and management capacity of the organization.

To assure a high quality workforce that meets the mental health needs of NH residents with a special emphasis on children and underserved populations by increasing the number of doctoral level internship opportunities in the state.