Volunteer with HIRTA Helps!
Are you interested in being a volunteer driver? HIRTA is recruiting volunteer drivers to provide trips to medical appointments. HIRTA covers mileage reimbursement and provides additional insurance. Additional volunteer opportunities are available. Check out HIRTAHelps.org for more information.
43rd Annual BIAIA Needs Assessment
The Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa is seeking your experiences, challenges, and suggestions of how service provider and other professionals in Iowa, including the BIAIA, can best meet your needs. Complete the survey.
Apply for a MHA Bell Seal Certification
The Mental Health American Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health recognizes and supports corporate leaders and advocates committed to worker mental health and well-being. Submit an application for your organization by Friday, March 31st 11:59pm ET.
Eat the Rainbow
Spend spring break in your kitchen with your Hy-Vee Dietitians! Eat the rainbow and discover a world of colors through follow-along recipes and crafts each day. This virtual camp is intended for children 5-12 years of age. Register at Hy-VeeHealthyYou.com
Two sessions are available:
March 14, 15, 16 @ 2:00pm
March 21, 22, 23 @ 2:00pm
Community Water Systems Recognized for Excellence in Water Fluoridation
Lack month, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced 96 community water systems in Iowa have been awarded a Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This award recognizes those communities that achieved excellence in community water fluoridation by maintaining a consistent level of fluoride in drinking water throughout 2021. Fluoridation is the adjustment of fluoride in drinking water to a level that is effective for preventing tooth decay and is one of the best investments a community can make in maintaining the oral health of its citizens. In Dallas County the following water systems received this recognition: Xenia Rural Water District- Woodward, Perry Municipal Water Works.
Writing a New Book on Heart Health
The American Heart Association is offering up to $10k in grants to rural libraries to help build capacity for sustainable opportunities to address health concerns. Click here to learn more.
Application Survey deadline- March 2, 2023
AARP Community Challenge
The AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to fund quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. The 2023 grant cycle offers two new opportunities for capacity building and demonstration projects. Find more information at AARP.org
Application deadline- March 15, 2023 5:00pm ET
DON'T QUIT® Fitness Campaign
The Iowa Department of Education is partnering with the National Foundation for Governor's Fitness Councils to participate in the DON'T QUIT campaign which aims to reverse growing trends in mental illness and childhood obesity. Through this program three elementary or middle schools in Iowa will be gifted a state-of-the-art DON'T QUIT fitness center. Learn more at NatGovFit.org
Application deadline- March 26, 2023
School Nutrition Foundation Equipment Grants
The School Nutrition Foundation has teamed up with industry partners to provide new kitchen equipment to deserving districts! Each equipment grant is worth between $20,000-$100,000. Learn more at SchoolNutritionFoundation.org
Application deadline- March 31, 2023
Food Storage Capacity Grants
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is offering grants to non-profit food banks, food pantries, and other non-profit entities that accept and distribute food to food insecure Iowans. The purpose of this grant is to reduce landfilling of edible food items, reduce spoilage of perishable foods, and increase the availability of non-perishable food items. Learn more at IowaDNR.gov
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