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April is National Minority Health Month
Learn more: www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/nmhm
March is Women’s History Month
Learn more: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/womens-history-month
Community Wellness Mini-Grants Program – Notice of Availability of Funding
Public Notice
Notification of Availability of Funding
Ventura County Behavioral Health
Community Mini-Grants Program
Notice is hereby given that Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) has issued a Notice of Availability of Funding on February 23, 2023 for applications for Community Mini-Grants Program funding. Through the Community Mini-Grants Program, VCBH is making funding available through competitive grants for new contract providers to pilot community engagement events or programs. Projects must address the needs of unserved and underserved populations in Ventura County.
Applications are due by Tuesday, April 4, 2023 no later than 5:00 p.m. to Maryza Seal, VCBH Contracts Manager, at VCBH, 1911 Williams Drive, Suite 200, Oxnard, CA 93036.
Any questions related to this Notice of Availability of Funding for Community Mini-Grant Program funding must be directed to the VCBH Contracts Manager, Maryza Seal, at Maryza.Seal@ventura.org.
Application Guidelines > (PDF)
Community Mini-Grant Questions and Answers
Notification of Intent To Award – Community Mini-Grants, May 4, 2023 > (PDF)
November is Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month, observed every November in the United States, celebrates the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN).
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is observed each year from September 15 to October 15. This year’s theme, “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation,” encourages us to ensure that all voices are represented and welcomed to help build stronger communities and a stronger nation. During Hispanic Heritage Month, OMH will partner with other federal offices and stakeholders to disseminate and amplify bilingual educational messages about disease prevention and health promotion.
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness.
Learn more:
988lifeline.org/promote-national-suicide-prevention-month