North Carolina and South Carolina nonprofits can apply now for funding for projects that improve health care outcomes for individuals and communities.

Raleigh, NC – The CCME Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting health care access and improvement in the Carolinas, is
accepting grant applications from eligible nonprofit organizations that work to improve health care for individuals and communities through measurable outcome improvement projects.The yearly grants range from $5,000 to $50,000 and fund projects that impact health care improvements and access for individuals and communities, particularly the uninsured and underserved. The CCME Foundation invites eligible
nonprofits to apply for funding April 1 through June 15, 2024. The Foundation will announce grant recipients in early August 2024.

“It is truly a rewarding feeling to give back to the people and communities who dedicate their time and energy to improve health care systems and peoples’ lives,” said Steven Martin, president and CEO of Constellation Quality Health, the nonprofit organization that supports the CCME Foundation. “We look forward to strengthening and broadening previous partnerships and building new ones with organizations across the Carolinas through our Foundation to continue this important work in 2024 and beyond.”

Constellation has collectively worked with health care providers, stakeholders, and advocates for more than 40 years. The foundation considers applicants with current 501(c)(3) status, including faith-based, hospital/provider/clinic, educational institutions, and community service organizations. The foundation funds programs with a focus on:

• Healthy lifestyle and quality of life programs
• Access to culturally and linguistically appropriate care
• Consumer-centered care and decision-making
• Health-related educational information
• Patient safety programs

The CCME Foundation will not fund reimbursable direct patient care services, facility construction or remodeling of facilities, lobbying, and fundraising activities. Awardees are required to submit two online progress reports throughout the contract period. The CCME Foundation Board of Directors Review Committee oversees the grant process and determines recipients.

This is the fourth year the CCME Foundation has awarded grants to improve health care. To learn more about the foundation and its grant process, please visit CCME Foundation or connect with Executive Director Dori DeJong at Foundation@constellationqh.org or 919-461-5550.

About Constellation Quality Health
Through cutting-edge technology, data analytics, and deep industry expertise, Constellation Quality Health provides actionable insights and strategic guidance to improve system performance that supports patient-centered, cost-effective care. Founded in 1983, Constellation Quality Health is a health care quality consulting organization that services multiple states on quality improvement, clinical review, audit, technical, and protection from financial fraud and abuse. To learn how Constellation Quality Health can help your organization achieve optimal care delivery, system performance, compliance, financial protection, and client outcomes, contact Chris Aiello, Senior Business Development Director at 919-522-6030 or caiello@constellationqh.org, and visit www.constellationqualityhealth.org.