Apply for a HealthFirst for Clinton County Grant

HealthFirst for Clinton County operates its grant cycle process on a semi-annual basis, with grant applications being accepted through May and October. Grant awards are then usually announced in June and November.

How do you qualify?
  • ​​Clinton County-based 501(c)3 organizations, government entities, non-profit organizations, and otherwise tax-exempt groups that work to promote the good health of residents in Clinton County are eligible to apply. Please refer to the home page for HealthFirst's full mission statement.
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How do you apply?
  • If you are interested in applying for a HealthFirst grant, please download the PDF file below and follow the instructions on the application. The file has text boxes where you can type in all of the required information. 
  • Two  documents are required for a complete application. These documents include the completed grant application form, a detailed project budget and a narrative page (which make up one document).
  • Applications for the next grant cycle are due Friday, May 29th, 2020.

If you have any questions about HealthFirst's grant application process, please contact the following email address: healthfirstforcc@gmail.com.
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​Grant Application
Grant Budget and Narrative Form
Grant Budget Form Example

If you are a previous award winner, you must complete an assessment tool by the date specified in either your award letter or contract. Below is a copy of this assessment tool.

​Grant Assessment Tool
In July 2018, HealthFirst donated $10,000 to the the Clinton County Diabetes and Community Wellness Program (above) and $5,000 to the Clinton County Youth Council for their BikeShare Clinton County project (below). An additional $53,000 was donated to 10 other community organizations during HealthFirst's July 2018 grant cycle.
(Photos: John Hamilton/Wilmington News Journal)

Patient Medication Assistance Program

The Patient Medication Assistance Program is your “map” to getting the medications you need.
 
​PMAP staff and  volunteers  help you apply to medication assistance programs.  These medications may be obtained free or at reduced cost.
 
Hours, Location & Phone
  • Clinton County Health District
  • 111 South Nelson Ave.,  Suite 10, Wilmington
  • 937. 481.2138
  • Fax: 937.481.2137
  • Monday,  Wednesday, 8 a.m. to noon.
 
How do you qualify?
  • You have no insurance or you have insurance, but no prescription coverage
  • You cannot afford your medications
  • You must qualify financially for the individual assistance program
  • You must be a resident of Clinton County or have a doctor in Clinton County
 
How do you apply?
  • Call or visit the PMAP office with the following information:
    • Income information and documentation  
    • A list of your medications and the doctor who prescribes them
    • Personal identity information including; date of birth, Social Security number, household size
 If you qualify, your medications could be available in 3 – 4 weeks.
For more immediate needs, call the Clinton County Health District at 937-382-7221
  
This program is sponsored in partnership with:
  • The Health Foundation of Clinton County
  • The Clinton County Health District
  • The Clinton County Board of Commissioners.