Health First Indiana - an investment in public health
Health First Indiana is the state’s initiative created by Senate Enrolled Act 4, legislation passed by the 2023 Indiana General Assembly that transforms public health. The legislation provides funding so local communities can prioritize public health and safety. Health First Indiana focuses on providing core services, including lead screening, food protection, trauma and injury prevention and more.
The goal is to ensure that every Hoosier has access to the core public health services that allow them to achieve their optimal health and well-being
Local Public Health Fund - HFCC Grant Program
The Clinton County Board of Commissioners’ decision to receive the State of Indiana allocated Local Public Health Fund allows the Clinton County Health Department to award contracts or establish a grant to an individual, employer, employer association, nonprofit organization, for-profit organization, institution of higher education, health insurance plan, health ministry, or any combination thereof for the purpose of providing core public health services to Clinton County residents. Financial assistance is allocated to protect and promote the health of all people in communities within the jurisdiction of the Clinton County Health Department to support identified gaps in core public health service delivery.
The Clinton County Department conducted an internal Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis and IDOH data review to identify six (6) prevention & education CPHS areas for which it will accept external grant applications. Eligible applicants can request funding to develop a CPHS gap related program/project/activity prioritized for Clinton County.
Priority Core Public Health Service Areas for Clinton County:
- Maternal and Child Health
- Referral programs
- Improved Birth Outcome programs
- Chronic Disease Prevention
- Access to and Linkage to Clinical Care
- Trauma and Injury Prevention
- Fatality Prevention Initiatives
- Tobacco Prevention and Cessation
To Apply for a HFCC Grant
To implement this new program guidance documents have been created below. Interested applicants should review the program resources to prepare for submitting application information. The Grant application period deadline is for each year is listed below.
HFCC Program resources for applicants:
HFCC Sub-Granting Program Information Document (PDF) updated 01/01/2025
HFCC grant program Key Performance Indicators and Metrics (PDF) updated 01/01/205
HFCC Fillable Itemized Budget (WORD) updated 01/01/2025 required upload attachment for all grant applications.
Application and Submission Information
Grant Year 2025 Compressed Timeline:
Annual Application Process Date | Date |
Application Due Date | March 31st |
Review Period | April 1st to April 30th |
Notifications of Award | On or After April 30th |
Grants Issued for Signature Period | On or Before May 10th |
Award Period Begins | January of Award Year |
Award Period Ends | December 31st of Award Year |
Grant Year 2026 Timeline:
Annual Application Process |
Date |
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Application Due Date | September 30th |
Review Period | October 1st to November 1st |
Notifications of Award | On or After November 1st |
Grants Issued for Signature Period | On or Before December 10th |
Award Period Begins | January of Award Year |
Award Period Ends | December 31st of Award Year |
CCHD may award additional contracts after the Award Period Begins date for priority projects able to be completed and reported in accordance with the annual award period.
Awardees may receive one or more payments during the grant period, if performance measures are being achieved and data is being submitted on reports as required per the grant agreement.
Questions & Information
Please send general questions regarding this RFA and application process to the following email: healthfirst@clintonco.com
Clinton County reserves the right to amend this program guidance to provide additional information or correct errors.