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March 6, 2024
Media Contact: Jonathan Modie, 971-246-9139, PHD.Communications@oha.oregon.gov
OHA partners with 44 community organizations to continue expanding public health efforts across Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) Public Health Division has awarded funding to 44 new community-based organizations (CBOs) to support public health equity-based work in their communities.
In 2023, the Oregon Legislature approved about $16.95 million to support the CBO grants. The funding will also support training and technical assistance. The new grant recipients will join the existing 150 organizations currently funded by OHA Public Health Equity grants.
The OHA Public Health Division recognizes the essential role that CBOs, including faith-based organizations and community groups, play in guiding and supporting culturally and linguistically responsive public health work, in partnership with local and state public health agencies. The new funding opportunity aims to keep health equity and community priorities at the forefront of public health work.
The selection process of grantees in this second cohort prioritized specific geographic locations and priority populations to increase the reach of funds across the state. As a result, grant awardees represent organizations located in rural communities; urban communities with service gaps; organizations that address the public health concerns and priorities of people who live with disabilities; and organizations serving communities at the intersection of multiple priority populations.
CBOs applied for and were awarded funds to develop work that best addresses the needs of the community within one or more of the following program areas:
- Climate adaptation.
- Communicable disease prevention.
- Public health emergency preparedness.
The Public Health Division works in partnership with CBOs on long-term public health efforts. CBOs will focus on work aligned with their communities’ priorities in one or more of the following categories of funding:
- Health education and communication.
- Identifying and assessing community priorities.
- Supporting prevention activities.
- Policy development.
Dolly England, the Public Health Division’s Community Engagement Program manager, said the 44 CBOs receiving grants offered impressive approaches to ending health inequities in Oregon.
“It’s clear these CBOs know their communities well, and where the greatest needs exist,” England said. “We look forward to working closely with them to ensure everyone in the communities they serve has equitable access to essential public health services.
For more information about the OHA Public Health Division or to see a full list of the Public Health Equity grant awardees, please visit OHA’s CBO funding web page here.
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