System change takes time. In an effort to better support developing organizations and coalitions, Vitalyst provides Spark Grants, ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 and lasting up to 1 year. Watch the short recording below from our Grant Information session to get a snapshot of information about the Spark Grants.

Invitations to submit a Spark Grant Proposal follow talking with a Vitalyst Director to make sure the proposed project is a fit for the Spark Grants. The first step is The Vitalyst Discovery Process. It is through the Discovery Process that we learn more about potential partnerships and how Vitalyst can best support organizations working to improve community health. The three-step, online process takes between 15-20 minutes to complete.

Award Amount
• One-year awards
• Ranging from $10,000-25,000 total

Grant Criteria
Proposals will be assessed based upon clear and concise responses.
• Articulation of how health and well-being outcomes could be positively affected by a possible systems change
• Readiness and capacity of the partners to work collaboratively
• A clear equity lens approach to the work
• The intersection of two or more elements of a healthy community

Submission Deadlines

  • Quarter 1: July 28, 2023
  • Quarter 2: October 20, 2023
  • Quarter 3: February 2, 2024
  • Quarter 4: May 3, 2024

 

Timeline


The Vitalyst Health Foundation Discovery Process opened August 15, 2022. The Vitalyst team is always open to discussing our resources and how we can work together.

2022 – 2023 Spark Grants Timeline
Information Meetings Ongoing
Conversations with Staff Ongoing
Proposals Due Quarterly working with directors
Award Notification Ongoing
Post-Award Engagement Ongoing
Quotes

I am a Vitalyst because I care about community well-being, and I’m excited to be part of a movement that’s making Arizona a better place to live, work, and play. -Adrienne Udarbe. Learn more here.

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