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SHIP Neighborhood Mini -Grant Application Instructions -2022 Anoka County Public Health (Public Health) is pleased to offer an opportunity for neighborhoods and community organizations to submit project proposals for Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) funding. Our goal is to bring sustainable opportunities for social connectedness through healthy eating, physical activity, well-being, and reducing commercial tobacco use directly to the communities where individuals who may not have access to these opportunities are living. Anoka County SHIP staff are available to assist with all steps of the application process, so please do not hesitate to reach out to SHIP@co.anoka.mn.us with any questions or requests for support. Interpreters are also available to help with completion, if needed. Timeline: • Applications accepted: January —February 2022 • Application deadline: February 28th, 2022 • Award notification: March 16th, 2022 • Project Funding Period: April lst— October 311t,2022 • Final Reporting and Evaluation: October —November 30th, 2022 All project applications must include at least one policy, system or environmental change: • Policy: the passing of policies, ordinances, or rules within an organization Example: creating or updating current tobacco policy to include vaping • Systems: changes to transform "the way things are typically done." Examples: supporting the start-up of a Community SupportedAgriculture (CSA) drop -site or foodpantry/shelf or implementing structured physical activity opportunities Environmental: occurs within social, economic, or physical environments. Examples: having a bike share available to the community or having a water bottle filler available to improve water access SHIP Funding Topic Areas Project applications must focus on at least one of the following topic areas. • Healthy eating activities aim to increase intake of fruits and vegetables and decrease intake of sodium, saturated fat or added sugar in foods and beverages. Breastfeeding support activities that aim to reduce breastfeeding barriers would be included under this topic area. • Physical activity activities aim to increase access to facilities and opportunities for physical activity and active transportation. • Well-being activities aim to increase supports for positive mental health and promote resiliency for all residents. • Tobacco -free living activities aim to reduce tobacco/vaping use and to promote cessation. REQUIREMENTS • Must be located in Anoka County, MN. • Completed application must be submitted by February 281h, 2022. • Priority will be given to projects supporting populations experiencing health inequities. This may include, but is not limited to, racial/ethnic groups, refugees/immigrants, veterans, individuals with disabilities, people in poverty, and seniors (aged 65+). • Awarded prof ects must provide updates on project status, including (but not limited to) timelines, budget spent, and activities, as requested within 5-10 business days. • Conduct evaluation activities and provide any data that was collected. SHIP staff is available to assist with the evaluation process including development and data collection. • Submit success stories, which can include photos, quotes, video, etc. highlighting your project.