Upcoming Trainings, Events & Grants as of 8/5/2024

Events/Trainings:

August 6: Activate Rural Workshop: Courageous and Compassionate Creative Places
August 6: Maternal Health & Inclusive Communication
August 7: Vaccinate the Heartland
August 7: Preventing Substance Misuse on College Campuses
August 7: Equity in Action: Crafting Inclusive Prevention Communication
August 10: COPAL Back to School Fair (Madelia)
August 15: COPAL Back to School Fair (Mankato)
August 15: Rural Mental Health Training
August 15: Thrive Through Civic Health: We Will Vote Minnesota
August 20: Enhancing Public Health Through Effective Data Management
August 21: MN Health Equity Networks: Core Training Series
August 29: Increasing Physical Activity Through Community Design in States and Communities
September 21: MN Health Equity Networks Statewide Gathering: Disability & Equity Justice
October 15 – 16: MN Prevention Conference (St. Cloud)
November 13-15: Partners In Public Health Conference (Breezy Point)

September 13 – 22 is Welcoming Week!

Welcoming Week is an annual campaign that celebrates the work in communities to become welcoming places for all, including immigrants. Welcoming Week Events:

September 13: Welcoming Week (Glencoe)
September 14: Welcoming Week (Willmar)
September 14: Multicultural Fiesta (St. James)
September 17: Welcoming Week (Marshall)
September 19: Diversity Fest (Alexandria)

Grants:

Opens August 2024: Trust for Civic Life – A grantmaking collaborative that connects national funders with local community leaders to support the people, places, and civic programs that bring community members together to solve problems and move our communities forward.
Closes September 6: Medica Foundation Rural Health Grant – Aims to fund nonprofit, community-led solutions that address health needs and social determinants of health in rural communities.

Podcast:

Vaping & E-Cigarette Use Amongst Agricultural Youth

Other:

Statewide Health Improvement Plan: Health Priorities Survey: The Healthy Minnesota Partnership launched an online survey to help create a 2025-2028 action plan. This is your opportunity to share your input to help the Partnership decide where to prioritize its efforts.

Resources:

Regional