Healthier Lorain County: Grants Available For Community Projects

LORAIN COUNTY, OH — Up to $25,000 is now available for groups looking to make Lorain County a healthier place.

The Healthy Places Grants program is again looking for applicants. Lorain County Public Health (LCPH) will support projects that "build healthier communities and make a long-lasting impact for health."

The program is open to any nonprofit, government agency or community organization that operates in Lorain County. Applications are due by March 1 and can be submitted online.

“LCPH recognizes that often it’s the boots on the ground that have the best ideas for improving the health of the community,” says Mark Adams, health commissioner at LCPH. “We especially encourage small nonprofits to apply, particularly if they’ve never been awarded a Healthy Places Grant before.”

Examples of previously funded projects include walking trails, bike racks, public lighting, community art or gardens, and urban farms. Technical assistance will be available through Lorain County Public Health.

Awardees will be notified on March 14 and all projects must be completed by Dec. 31, 2022.