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(Hyannis, MA – July 15, 2024) – Cape Cod Healthcare (CCHC) is pleased to release its 2025 Annual Strategic Grant Request for Proposals (RFP). The 2025 RFP is part of an annual competitive grant process focused on addressing the unmet health needs of the residents of Barnstable County. Organizations are invited to submit proposals for programs or projects that improve residents’ physical and/or behavioral health. The CCHC Community Benefits grants program is open to all nonprofit community organizations operating in Barnstable County, which have programs aligned with CCHC Community Benefits priorities. Successful proposals will: • Address one or more of the priorities listed in CCHC’s 2023-2025 Community Health Needs Assessment • Explain how the proposed program improves health • Promote and address health equity • Describe how the project impacts residents of Barnstable County “Cape Cod Healthcare is proud of our role as a leading contributor in improving the lives of our friends and neighbors on Cape Cod,” said Christopher Lawson, Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Cape Cod Healthcare. “We look forward to forging strategic partnerships and providing financial support to deserving organizations that are dedicated to enhancing the lives of those who call the Cape home.” Community Benefits will host two grant information sessions: • Monday, Aug. 5 at 1 p.m. In person at the Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation, 4 Bay View Street, West Yarmouth • Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 10 a.m. Virtual via Microsoft Teams; link to be provided upon registration These sessions will provide an overview of Cape Cod Healthcare’s Annual Strategic Grant process and are intended for community members who are new to Cape Cod Healthcare’s grant-making process. All are welcome and registration is required by emailing jrcummings@capecodhealth.org. If you cannot make one of these information sessions, please feel free to reach out to jrcummings@capecodhealth.org to make an appointment for assistance. Note: You do not have to attend a session to submit a grant application. Cape Cod Healthcare Community Benefits will award up to $300,000 total in FY25 Annual Strategic Grants. Grants are for one year only and the maximum grant award is $30,000. The deadline for submission of strategic grant proposals is Sept. 15, 2024. Applicants will be notified of the awards by November 2024. The CCHC Community Benefits program promotes the Cape Cod Healthcare mission to coordinate and deliver the highest quality, accessible health services to Cape Cod residents and visitors. Review or download the FY2025 Request for Proposals [PDF]. For more information, visit: www.capecodhealth.org/about/caring-for-our-community/ About Cape Cod Healthcare Cape Cod Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod. With more than 600 providers, over 5,000 employees and 250 volunteers, Cape Cod Healthcare is comprised of two acute care hospitals, the Cape’s leading provider of home care and hospice services (VNA), six urgent care centers, a primary and specialty care network, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, an assisted living facility, and numerous health services and programs. For more information, visit the Cape Cod Healthcare website at www.capecodhealth.org. For the latest in relevant and credible healthcare news, visit www.capecodhealthnews.com.