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Social Isolation and Loneliness Livable Communities Grant Awardees
The Department of Health Services (DHS) is pleased to announce 37 grants were awarded to form or enhance a local coalition and develop innovative and relevant solutions that address the unique needs of local populations and communities related to social isolation.
"The lack of social connection poses a significant risk for individual health and longevity. Loneliness and social isolation increase the risk for premature death by 26% and 29% respectively. More broadly, lacking social connection can increase the risk for premature death as much as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day.
"The structural and social characteristics of the community produce the settings in which people build, maintain, and grow their social networks. Because many contributors to social connection go beyond an individual’s control, in order to promote health, change is needed across the full scope of the social-ecological model." — U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community
How you can get involved
The organization, contact information, coalition type, and project descriptions are listed on the DHS American Rescue Plan Act website.
Please review the list of awardees and reach out to the appropriate contact person should your organization want more information or have an interest in participating in the various coalitions working to reduce social isolation and loneliness and enhance livable communities.
Grant funding
The Social Isolation and Loneliness and Livable Communities grants are possible thanks to federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. All funds must be spent by March 15, 2025.
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