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Funding Decisions and Amounts: Applicants will be notified of award decisions by March 161h, 2022. Maximum funding per project is $3,000. All purchasing will be done by Anoka County SHIP staff once project budget has been finalized and approved. Final decisions will be based on a review of submitted project applications, Anoka County and Minnesota Department of Health guidelines, and availability of funds. Use of Funds: Budget items must be directly related to a policy, systems, or environmental change. Funds cannot be used for unsustainable programs and activities that are not a part of a larger coordinated plan for improved community well-being. • Examples of eligible budget items include: • Supplies and equipment for starting up or expanding ongoing programming — gardening supplies, supplies/equipment for cooking classes, bike fleet, etc. • Training costs directly related to project — i.e. Walk Bike Fun curriculum training, Tai Ji Quan, etc. • Transportation — gas cards and public transportation vouchers • Examples of ineligible budget items: • Capital improvement/construction projects • General operating expenses • Vehicles • Raffles • One-time events —projects must be ongoing and sustainable Please review the Anoka County SHIP Neighborhood Mini -Grant Financial Guidance for more details. Contact SHIP@co.anoka.mn.us if you have any questions about eligibility of budget items. Examples of Activities (not all-inclusive) • Healthy Eating o Create policies/guidelines to ensure healthy foods are available at community events o Update vending to ensure healthy options are available at the same or lower cost as unhealthy options o Create an affordable snack station to provide healthy food choices o Support the start-up of a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) drop -site or food pantry/shelf o Improve water access, for example: purchase of a water bottle filler o Start-up costs for a community garden o Create lactation and breastfeeding spaces in public places o Expanding availability of culturally -specific foods o Other: • Physical Activity o Create a library of shared fitness/physical activity equipment (e.g. soccer, fitness class, or bike share equipment) o Dedicate an existing space for physical activity o Purchase bike racks and/or Fix -It stations o Map walking routes around the community or neighborhood o Implement structured physical activity opportunities (e.g., walking clubs, youth activities, etc.) o Culturally -specific physical activity opportunities o Other: Well -Being o Fostering partnerships with local behavioral health providers for referrals o Communications campaign to reduce mental health stigma or to promote healthy stress management o Host a Mental Health First Aid training or other program to reduce stigma and build support o Attend a training on trauma -informed principles o Other: Anoka County Public Health & Environmental Services Anoka County 2100 31dAve,Suite 600 hin HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION Anoka,M N 55303 SH1P@co.anoka.mn.us statewide health Public Health & Environmental Services www.goanokacounty.org improvement partnership a Supported by the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership, Minnesota Department of Health