Media Contact:
McHenry County Department of Health
Nick Kubiak, Community Information Coordinator
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
McHenry County Department of Health to Launch Community Health Initiative with $1.2M Available in ARPA Funding
MCHENRY COUNTY, IL – The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) and the Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) are pleased to announce the launch of the Community Health Initiative – an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding opportunity to address community health priorities in McHenry County. The application process is open to agencies throughout the County who are working on community health initiatives tied to the McHenry County I-PLAN. Applications will be open on February 26, 2024, and close on March 29, 2024, at 4:30pm. A link to the application will be made available on the MCDH’s Community Health Initiative Grant webpage on February 26.
Selected projects must align with one or more of the health priorities defined in the Community Health Plan – those priorities are: Behavioral Health, Diabetes, Obesity and Active Living, and Access to Care. Applications will be evaluated across a range of factors, informed by federal reporting requirements and MCDH priorities. Projects and dollars expended must be completed by December 31, 2026.
Visit the MCDH’s Community Health Initiative Grant webpage to review the initiative’s overview document and to download and fill out the budget template form needed to successfully submit an application.
The McHenry County Community Health Initiative is a systematic plan used to address identified health priorities in McHenry County. The purpose of the plan is to improve the health of McHenry County residents by collaborating with partners to implement measurable strategies and interventions that reduce barriers to good health, improve lifestyle choices, and reduce the risk of death and disability.
The McHenry County Community Health Initiative is dedicated to the responsible administration of ARPA funds, investing in supporting community-driven projects to deliver inclusive, innovative, long-term benefits across the County as it recovers and transforms from the pandemic.
Any questions or comments should be directed to health-nursing@mchenrycountyil.gov.
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