Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP)

Mini-grants

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Informational brochure (921KB, 2-page PDF)
Grant application packet
(384KB, 6-page PDF)
Fillable Word application
General information
Eligibility
Timeline
Application process
Frequently Asked Questions - (FAQ) (101KB, 2-page PDF)

General information

We, Bloomington Public Health and partners, are currently implementing initiatives in our communities, schools, worksites and healthcare facilities to prevent obesity and tobacco use.

We will award 10-15 SHIP mini-grants for initiatives that support healthy living in Bloomington, Edina or Richfield. Applicants may apply for $500 to $5,000.

Detailed imformation can be found in the grant application packet.

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Eligibility

Any organization may apply for a mini-grant. Proposals are eligible if they meet the following criteria:

Are part of a larger, coordinated plan for policy, systems, or environmental change
Reduce tobacco exposure, increase physical activity, or improve nutrition
Take place in a school, community, worksite, or healthcare setting
Take place in Bloomington, Edina, or Richfield

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Timeline

Proposals due April 15, 2010, 4:30 p.m.
Grants announced May 17, 2010
Grant period from May 18, 2010 to December 31, 2010
Final reports due January 31, 2011

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Application process

Download the application packet.
Complete the application and submit it electronically or by mail:
Bloomington Public Health
Attn: Laurel Crewe Cibik
1900 W. Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
ship@ci.bloomington.mn.us

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For more information, contact:

Bloomington Public Health Division
1900 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431
PH: 952-563-8900 V/TTY
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Interpreters and transportation information are available upon request.