Accessing Health Services in Rural Arizona
GrantID: 21584
Grant Funding Amount Low: $2,500
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $50,000
Summary
Grant Overview
Who Qualifies for Mobile Health Units in Arizona
In Arizona, the initiative to fund mobile health units primarily targets low-income families living in rural and underserved areas. This encompasses a wide range of demographics, with a particular focus on those facing barriers to transportation, which hinders their ability to access necessary healthcare services. Organizations applying for this funding must demonstrate a commitment to providing preventative care, particularly in areas with high rates of chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.
Application Requirements and Realities
Applicants must have a track record of serving low-income communities, ideally with previous engagements in public health or direct patient care. Documentation showing the geographic and demographic challenges faced by potential clientele will strengthen applications. Furthermore, proposals must include a plan for deploying the mobile units effectively, ensuring they reach the most isolated populations in Arizona's expansive rural territories.
Fit Assessment for Arizona's Context
Given Arizona's combination of vast, sparsely populated rural areas and significant urban centers, this funding is tailored to address specific healthcare access challenges. The mobile health units will strategically focus on counties with limited access to hospitals and clinics, thereby maximizing the impact on health outcomes in these communities. By delivering healthcare directly into the communities where residents live, the program aims to make prevention and early intervention a reality for families who might otherwise remain underserved.
Eligible Regions
Interests
Eligible Requirements
