HPCD Capacity Building Grants

The WVPRC has partnered with the WV Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Diseases to evaluate their Capacity Building Grant program. This project provides funding to three different organizations that are tasked with giving out mini-grants to organizations and communities for the purpose of creating positive change regarding:

• Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Intake
• Reducing Sugary Beverage Intake
• Increasing Physical Activity

Grantees have submitted work plans that detailed their strategies to create a policy, systems or environmental change to their funding organizations. Examples of funding uses include:

1. Paying for employee training or certification
2. Implementing walking programs for patients, staff, faculty, etc.
3. Trail creation, renovation or extension
4. Worksite wellness programs
5. Re-think Your Drink campaigns