HCHC Foundation announces 2021 grant applications

MT. PLEASANT — Henry County Health Center Foundation announced its 2021 grant program. The HCHC Foundation seeks to enhance the health and well-being of Henry County individuals and families by generating financial resources to groups and organizations with a specific health-related project.

The foundation will fund projects in six-health related priority areas:

Those seeking funds should submit letters of intent to HCHC Foundation by Aug. 15. Letters of intent should include organization information, project information and dollar amount requested.

If the foundation determines the program or project meets eligibility requirements, the applicant will receive an invitation to submit a full grant application. Full applications will be due Sept. 30.

According to foundation Director Mark Hempen, the HCHC Foundation is working to achieve its vision to become the premier catalyst for generating financial resources in order to create a healthier future.

“We are committed to helping improve the wellness of our citizens,” Hempen said. “This grant program is the vehicle that allows us to fund and support health-related projects that benefit individuals and families of Henry County.”

He add that this gives the foundation an opportunity to give back to the people that have “so generously contributed to the foundation.”

2020 award recipients included the Winfield Public Library for the purchase of health and wellness related educational books, Mount Pleasant Community School District for the purchase of water bottle filling stations and Iowa Wesleyan University to upgrade nursing simulation equipment.

Consideration for funding will be given to proposals which closely align with the foundation’s mission, have the potential to achieve both the objectives of the applicant organization and program goals of the foundation and have the potential for long-term impact and sustainability in the community.

For additional details, please contact HCHC Foundation Director Mark Hempen at 319-385-6541, or hempenm@hchc.org