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Anoka County <br /> ADMINISTRATION <br /> ,,�& Communications <br /> February 9, 2024 <br /> Contact: Erik Thorson, Communications Director, 763-324-4612, or e-mail: <br /> Erik.Thorson&anokacoun . mn._ov <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> SHIP Funding Available for Projects that Improve Community Health <br /> Anoka County Public Health is once again offering an opportunity for neighborhoods and <br /> community organizations to submit project proposals for Statewide Health Improvement <br /> Partnership (SHIP) funding designed to help improve the health of area residents. <br /> The funding,which will be given in the form of SHIP Partner Awards of up to $3,000 per <br /> project proposal, is designed to increase sustainable opportunities to improve community health <br /> through healthy eating, increased physical activity, mental well-being and reduced commercial <br /> tobacco use. Examples of the types of projects the funding could be used for include expanding <br /> access to fresh fruits and vegetables, organizing a bike share program, or offering tobacco- <br /> free/vaping-free resources and support. <br /> Past projects have been successful at helping to improve health in Anoka County. Last <br /> year, Fridley's Springbrook Nature Center's "Garden Towers" allowed youth from area summer <br /> programs an opportunity to learn how to plant and tend to a garden that maximized spaces. They <br /> tasted a variety of herbs and vegetables, all while expanding their knowledge of where our food <br /> comes from. Adult participants and visitors were able to experience these gardens as well. <br /> Applications for this funding will be accepted now through March 15, 2024. The <br /> application, instructions, and more information on the awards can be found at <br /> hops://www.anokacouniymn.gov/communilypartnerawards. Entities applying for the grants do <br /> not need to be registered organizations, but they should be consistent, sustainable groups within a <br /> neighborhood or community. Awards will be announced on April 1, 2024. <br /> -more- <br /> Respectful, Innovative, Fiscally Responsible <br /> Government Center A 2100 V Avenue, Suite 700 A Anoka, MN 55303-5024 A www.anokacountymn.gov <br /> Office: 763-324-4700 A Fax: 763-324-5490 <br /> Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer <br />