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January 11, 2022 Contact: Erik Thorson, Communications Director, 763-324-4612, or e-mail: Erik.Thorson@co.anoka.mn.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Anoka County Offering Health-Focused Mini Grant Opportunities Anoka County Public Health is once again offering an opportunity for neighborhoods and community organizations to submit project proposals for Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) funding designed to help improve the health of area residents. proposal, is designed to increase sustainable opportunities to improve community health through healthy eating, increased physical activity, mental wellbeing and reduced commercial tobacco use. Examples of the types of projects the funding could be used for include expanding access to fresh fruits and vegetables, organizing a bike share program, or offering tobacco-free/vaping-free resources and support. Past mini grants have been successful at helping to improve health in Anoka County. A SHIP grant last year was provided to Rise, a nonprofit organization that supports people who have disabilities and other barriers, for the purchase of supplies and equipment designed to increase physical activity and healthy eating opportunities for 165 program participants at their Coon Rapids location. The grant was provided, in part, because people with disabilities are more likely to experience chronic health conditions than adults without disabilities. Rise staff have shared positive feedback about the new equipment and impact on program participants, and after being able to use the equipment staff thanked Anoka County for opening doors to people so they can have new experiences and new ways to stay healthy. -more- Respectful, Innovative, Fiscally Responsible rd Government Center 2100 3 Avenue, Suite 700 Anoka, MN 55303-5024 www.anokacounty.us Office: 763-324-4700 Fax: 763-324-5490 Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer