STATEHOUSE (June 28, 2022) – Local legislators said three agencies serving Delaware County recently received a funding boost through a new state grant program aimed at tackling public health challenges.
State Rep. Ann Vermilion (R-Marion), author of the law establishing the program, said Indiana recently released more than $35 million in grant funding to local and statewide service providers and health organizations. The program's goal is to help improve health outcomes related to tobacco use, food insecurity/obesity, lead exposure, hepatitis C, chronic disease, and disease prevention programs, including community paramedicine and community health workers.
"There is no one-size-fits-all approach to tackling Indiana's health problems, which is why these localized grants can help recipients target their issues," Vermilion said. "Funds from this program will go far in providing additional support to improve health outcomes and our overall quality of life."
The Ball State University Healthy Lifestyle Center, Reliant Healthcare, and Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana received funding to support programs for community health workers.
Statewide organizations that serve local communities also received grants, including the National Kidney Foundation of Indiana, the Indiana Rural Health Association, the Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis, Health By Design and the Indiana Breastfeeding Coalition.
"Grant funds will help local providers focus on their plans to improve health outcomes for those they serve," said State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown). "These local organizations are key to improving Hoosiers' health and quality of life in our communities."
According to the Indiana Department of Health, which oversees the program, grant funds must be spent by Dec. 31, 2026, and additional funding will be offered in a subsequent round.
"These grants help local organizations implement solutions to some of our most pressing health issues," said State Rep. Tony Cook (R-Cicero). "This will help us be more proactive as we continue to work toward improving the quality of life across the state."
To learn more, visit in.gov/health/grant-opportunities and click on "Health Issues and Challenges Grant."
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State Rep. Ann Vermilion (R-Marion) represents House District 31, which includes
all of Blackford County and portions of Delaware, Grant and Wells counties.
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State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) represents House District 35,
which includes portions of Delaware and Madison counties.
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State Rep. Tony Cook (R-Cicero) represents House District 32, which includes all of Tipton County
and portions of Hamilton, Madison, Delaware, Howard and Grant counties.
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