Outreach workers often represent the first step in connecting people experiencing chronic homelessness to the health care system. Recognizing the lifesaving role that outreach workers can fill for those who are unhoused, the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, in partnership with Meharry Medical College, is honored to support agencies that provide outreach services through grant funds to support non-clinical staff ongoing efforts to mitigate the effects of Covid-19 through street outreach.

2024 Outreach Worker Support Project Grant

Agencies that employ outreach workers are encouraged to apply for the 2023-2024 Outreach Worker Support Project Grant.

Who Should Apply:

Agencies in the state of Tennessee that conduct outreach to people experiencing homelessness.

Fund Allocation:

Agencies will apply for a $10,000 grant to be awarded in January 2024 which must be spent by May 30, 2024.

Funds may be applied to the following expenses:

• Transportation (bus passes, gas gift cards, bicycles, etc.)
• Technology (laptops, desktops, cell phones, wi-fi, hot spots, technology consultant services, etc.)
• Medical Equipment (testing supplies, first aid equipment, etc.)
• Emergency Isolation Gear (tents, sleeping bags, flashlights, emergency non-perishable food and water, etc.)

Deadlines:

• Applications are due by December 8.
• Funds will be awarded by January 30.

More Information:

For more information, email Sandra Mooney at smooney@nhchc.org.

Grant Application

The Outreach Worker Grant Applications are no longer being accepted for 2023-2024.