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.
  • If your organization does not meet the organizational status, you may be able to receive fiscal sponsorship from a qualifying organization.
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How do you apply?
  • If you are interested in applying for a HealthFirst grant, please click the link below to access the online grant platform. 
    • You will need to create an account if you have not used the grant platform before. If you have previously applied for a LEGACY Fund or Lucas Fund grant through the Clinton County Foundation, you may use the same log-in information.
  • Letters of Intent for the next grant cycle are due Monday, October 25th, 2021.
  • Organizations chosen to proceed to the application round will be notified in November and final grant applications will be due by Friday, December 2nd, 2021.

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 Portal Link

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.