Current Projects and Initiatives
Our solution to building healthy communities is by building trust and encouraging community participation. Comprehensive strategy for change includes local organizing, strategic communication, community research, creating systems, and environmental changes.
Total Grant and Contracts Selected or Awarded Since 2016: $ 7,121,759.00
Regional & Local Initiatives
Empowering Rural Entrepreneurs and Employers
Delivering Opportunities Where It’s Needed Most
Direct Business & Career Support
- Hyper-local technical assistance and on-site career advisors
- Regional mentorship program leveraging experienced business owners
- Networking opportunities across local, state, and federal levels
- Building relatio
Empowering Rural Entrepreneurs and Employers
Delivering Opportunities Where It’s Needed Most
Direct Business & Career Support
- Hyper-local technical assistance and on-site career advisors
- Regional mentorship program leveraging experienced business owners
- Networking opportunities across local, state, and federal levels
- Building relationships that evolve from transactional to transformational
Increased Access to Capital
- Support for food producers and food-related entrepreneurs
- Expand financing pathways for startups and expansions
Advancing Business and Workforce Solutions
CHWs – Building Community Trust and Capacity
Building Partnerships
- Individual: Job readiness, financial self-sustainability
- Community: Link businesses and organizations to LHEAT priorities
- Regional: Connect individuals and partners across counties
Individual Assessments & Resource Connection
Advancing Business and Workforce Solutions
CHWs – Building Community Trust and Capacity
Building Partnerships
- Individual: Job readiness, financial self-sustainability
- Community: Link businesses and organizations to LHEAT priorities
- Regional: Connect individuals and partners across counties
Individual Assessments & Resource Connection
- Help residents navigate healthcare, workforce, and entrepreneurial systems
- Address SDoH barriers like transportation and childcare
- Support workforce pipelines and mentorship recruitment
Workforce and Entrepreneurial Readiness
- Co-design training and apprenticeships with employers
- Align workforce strategies with LHEAT-identified barriers
- Create space for business innovation and entrepreneurship
LHEAT Leadership in Workforce Strategy
- Provide dedicated budgets for LHEAT-led workforce initiatives
- Facilitate cross-institution collaboration for equitable planning
Building Conditions for Food Security
Community Engagement – Building Inclusive, Welcoming Communities and Partnerships
Empowering Community Members
- Storytelling to elevate lived experience
- Food-related placemaking & active transportation projects
- Civic engagement opportunities
Local Health Equity Action Teams (LHEATs)
- Monthly mee
Building Conditions for Food Security
Community Engagement – Building Inclusive, Welcoming Communities and Partnerships
Empowering Community Members
- Storytelling to elevate lived experience
- Food-related placemaking & active transportation projects
- Civic engagement opportunities
Local Health Equity Action Teams (LHEATs)
- Monthly meetings with partners and residents
- Inclusive team formation ensuring diverse voices and perspectives
- Joint community events blending economic development and health priorities
- Regional monthly learning collaborative for LHEAT leads
Small Town Toolkits + Learning Community
- Tools for rural communities to plan with their own assets
- Knowledge-sharing across counties for innovative solutions
- Scaling engagement practices with business and LHEAT support