DELAWARE, Oh. — The Delaware Public Health District announced today its plans to award partner projects through the 2025 Healthy Communities Micro Grant (HCMG). This year’s application cycle drew a number of proposals, each reflecting the diverse strategies and priorities aimed at promoting healthy eating and active living throughout Delaware County. This reflects the understanding that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to building a healthy community and that leveraging local strengths is key to improving health outcomes across Delaware County.

The 2025 funded partners include:

Partner: Project Description: Amount:
Berkshire Township Community Park Improvements – Concrete cornhole set to complement park development.    $1,829
DACC –Dempsey Career Based Intervention (CBI) Student Health and Wellness Challenge – Equipment and supplies to implement a program that aims to increase healthy habits and well-being for students.    $1,230
Kingston Township Community Park Improvements – Amenities to complement a walking path; development of a walking path.    $3,000
Berlin Farms Community Community Garden – Supplies to create trellises which will provide opportunities for vertical growing.    $1,200
People In Need, Inc. Pantry Distribution Improvements – Supplies to support parking lot expansion to protect safety and maintain efficiency.    $2,750
Radnor Township Community Park Improvements – Amenities to complement walking path; benches & pet waste stations.    $1,200
The St. Michael’s Community Fitness Equipment for Community Room – Resistance Band Wall Gym.    $2,241
Sunbury Farmers Market Farmers Market Expansion – Supplies and equipment to support growing Sunbury Farmers Market.    $2,750
Unity Community Center Community Garden – Supplies to support expansion of garden beds at Unity Park.    $1,790

 

The primary purpose of the HCMG program is to prevent and reduce chronic disease in Delaware County. Objectives of the program aim to increase community well-being by improving access to healthy foods and increasing opportunities for engagement in physical activity and an active lifestyle. The funds also function to further the mission of the Partnership for a Healthy Delaware County (The Partnership) in supporting the implementation of the 2023-2028 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).

For more information about the HCMG program or other ways to get involved with The Partnership and the CHIP, please contact Abbey Trimble at ATrimble@delawarehealth.org.