The Salem Memorial Hospital ToRCH Community Leadership Board is excited to announce Capacity Building Grant funding available through the Transformation of Rural Community Health (ToRCH) Project. These grants are designed to enhance the capacity of our community partners to support the goals identified by the ToRCH initiative.
The ToRCH Community Leadership Board will be awarding grants to address gaps in available services within the community. These grants are intended to enhance the capacity of community partners whose work supports the goals identified by the ToRCH initiative and directly benefits individuals and families served by Medicaid.
Funding will be awarded to address gaps in services that impact access, quality, and outcomes for the Medicaid population, particularly in rural settings where smaller-scale operations may face resource limitations. Grant funding may be used to strengthen organizational capacity through expanded staffing, facility improvements, equipment purchases, and solutions to logistical or operational challenges.
Priority areas for funding include:
• Behavioral health access
Beginning Jan. 19, grant proposals will be accepted year-round. Proposals will be evaluated and voted on either individually or during quarterly review cycles, based on the importance and time sensitivity of each submission. A total of $250,000.00 is available.
For further information or to request an application, please contact Sarah Arnett, ToRCH Program Manager, at sarnett@smdh.net.
About Salem Memorial Hospital
Salem Memorial Hospital is dedicated to enhancing community health through innovative programs and collaborative partnerships. As a key participant in the ToRCH pilot program, Salem Memorial Hospital is committed to addressing social determinants of health and improving clinical outcomes for rural Medicaid patients.
