Grants Available for Middle School Programs

For the second straight year, Medford Health Matters is pleased to announce it is accepting proposals for mini-grants to support programs for middle school youth in the city of Medford.

Medford Health Matters (MHM), a non-profit whose mission is to foster an environment of wellness and healthy lifestyles for all those who live, work and play in the City of Medford, has received Determination of Need (DoN) funds from Mt. Auburn Hospital designed to address gaps in community services and to promote wellness.

MHM has identified middle mchool youth as one of two groups within the community that could benefit from additional programs and services and as a result is inviting proposals from organizations wishing to to apply for a Middle School Social Emotional Well-being mini-grant. The application, which can be found on www.medfordhealthmatters.org, provides detailed information about the types of programs that might be funded, who might apply, and how to apply.

Completed proposals are due by close of business on Tuesday, July 31 and may be submitted either electronically to medfordhealthmatters@gmail.com or mailed to Medford Health Matters, c/o Board of Health, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Room 311, Medford, MA 02155.

– Information from Medford Health Matters