IHN-CCO and the DST invite interested community partners in Benton, Lincoln, and Linn counties who can positively impact the health and wellbeing of IHN-CCO members to submit pilot proposals that transform the healthcare delivery system or to submit proposals to support DST committee engagement and small-scale project work as new partners to the DST.
IHN-CCO and the DST are committed to advancing strategies for health equity as an organization and committee, but are also working to support the development, growth, and sustainability of equity-focused, transformational work throughout the region. It is with this commitment in mind that IHN-CCO and the DST strongly encourage providers, agencies, and community-based organizations working within and for marginalized communities to apply.
New Partner Engagement Funds are available for new partners to the DST. In alignment with the DST’s strategic equity goals, organizations or projects led by priority populations identified by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) are strongly encouraged to apply and will be prioritized for funding. Priority populations include communities of color, tribal communities (including the nine federally recognized tribes of Oregon and other American Indians and Alaska Natives people), immigrant and refugee communities, migrant and seasonal farmworkers, individuals and families with low income, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA2S+ communities.
The intention of this funding opportunity is to invite new partners to get to know the DST, participate in meetings and workgroups, and provide some additional support to carry out project work.
Pilot Project Funds are available for proposals with a budget of greater than $15,000 that are focused on innovation and system transformation. Pilot projects should either be a new idea or bring in an existing idea that would be new to our region, or carried out in a new, creative way. Proposals that emphasize opportunities for new learning, partnerships and collaboration, especially across different sectors, and demonstrate a depth of commitment to health equity will be prioritized. Pilots should take on the challenges of changing systems and breaking down barriers.
The DST is committed to supporting projects that promote community-driven and community-focused approaches to health and wellbeing by including and elevating the lived experiences and ideas of communities facing health disparities caused by systemic oppression.
Please note that applicants are not permitted to apply for both Pilot Project Funding and New Partner Engagement Funding at the same time.
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While these session are optional, attending is strongly encouraged for new applicants.
Proposal applications for SHARE are closed at this time.
SHARE is a way IHN-CCO supports social determinants of health projects and programs in Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties. SHARE is a funding mechanism with specific criteria from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and must fall into the categories of economic stability, education, neighborhood and built environment, and social and community health. IHN-CCO may narrow the scope beyond the contractual requirements.
To learn about the SHARE Initiative statewide, visit Oregon Health Authority’s SHARE Initiative webpage.
IHN-CCO is interested in hearing from community partners and providers on projects and programs in Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties that may positively impact the health outcomes of our members. There are multiple ways to connect with and partner with IHN-CCO including provider credentialing, Delivery System Transformation (DST) pilots, the SHARE Initiative and more.
If you are looking to contract with IHN-CCO as a provider of medical, behavioral, or oral health services, please visit Samaritan Health Plan’s Provider website for information on credentialing and how to become a network provider.
