School of Public Health Launches the CareSource Community Health Innovation Grant Challenge

CareSource Nevada and the UNLV School of Public Health have announced a grant challenge supporting nonprofit initiatives and research focused on key community health priorities, backed by a $300,000 investment from the CareSource Foundation.  

About the Challenge
The CareSource Community Health Innovation Grant Challenge will support as many as six eligible community organizations by awarding them with grants up to $25,000 to expand programs or launch new initiatives in the following key areas:

  • Maternal and child health 
  • Immunization awareness and confidence
  • Social drivers of health

Two organizations will be selected for each area. Priority will be given to applicants who are members of the Nevada Community Health Coalition (formerly the Nevada Minority Health and Equity Coalition).

Who can apply
Eligible applicants include Nevada-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and faculty researchers or research teams with programs that align with our key funding areas: maternal and child health, social drivers of health, and vaccine confidence.

Applications will be accepted through February 26, 2026. Apply at https://www.unlv.edu/publichealth/caresource-challenge

 

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