The Peru Gazette

Child safety, adaptive cycling clinic previously funded by Foundation of CVPH 

PLATTSBURGH, NY (4/25/2025) – Managing diabetes, preventing hunger and promoting mental health are just some of the ways local groups can receive funding to strengthen the health of people across the North Country.

Applications are now available for the Community Grants program offered by University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) and The Foundation of CVPH. Grant applications should support community health needs as defined by the 2022-2024 Community Health Assessment. They should also address regional health and wellness issues within Clinton, Essex and/or Franklin Counties. Applicants must be nonprofit organizations.

The application deadline is Sunday, May 18 at 11:59 pm. Interested organizations can get more information and apply online. Funding decisions will be announced by June 6, with money being distributed by June 30.

Last year, the Community Grants program supported:

• A walking program in Champlain.
• A community adaptive cycling clinic.
• Firearm safety awareness with Clinton County.
• Bicycle helmets for the Child Advocacy Center’s Safe & Sound Family Health & Safety Expo.

Anyone with questions can contact Justin Graham, project manager for health, equity and community investment with University of Vermont Health Network,justin.graham@uvmhealth.org, or Kerry Haley, CFRE, associate vice president of philanthropy with The Foundation, Khaley@cvph.org.