Funding is now available for individuals and organizations who have ideas that will improve the lives of moms, babies and families in St. Louis.
The Community Mobilization and Innovation Fund will enable community groups to implement new and existing community engagement efforts that promote maternal and infant vitality, provide social support and healing, and/or build community in priority zip codes where infant mortality is at its worst (63104, 63106, 63107, 63111, 63112, 63113, 63118, 63120, 63121, 63133, 63135, 63136, 63140, 63144, 63147).
Examples of projects we might fund include, but are not limited to:
- Providing baby-related supplies to families
- Leading peer groups/education
- Connecting families to resources
- Assisting with housing challenges or transportation need
People who want to apply for funding can learn more here. This page includes Frequently Asked Questions about the application process. We also will host informational sessions in late June and early July – check back on the Community Mobilization Funding page for updated details. The deadline to submit an application for this funding is Friday, July 12.
The Community Mobilization and Innovation Fund is one of three categories of funding available through the FLOURISH St. Louis Fund. The other two grant categories are designed for nonprofit organizations. We will provide more information about these opportunities when the application period for these grants opens in late summer/early fall. Learn more here.
“The FLOURISH St. Louis Fund is unique in that a review committee made up largely of community members will determine how funding is allocated,” said Brian Washington, manager of planning and partnerships at Generate Health. “Their perspective will be valuable in ensuring we are investing funding in the right ways to help close the gap between Black and White infant mortality in St. Louis.”
For more information, contact Brian at bwashington@generatehealthstl.org.
