What We Do

What We Do

We focus on policy because it has the potential to influence thousands of lives for years to come. Our policy work includes:

Publications that are diligent, data-driven, and non-partisan. We put that research in the hands of decision-makers to help them to make informed choices about policies that affect Connecticut residents’ health.

Collaboration in coalitions and work groups. We engage partners and bring together experts to tackle issues that cause health inequities in Connecticut Our staff members also serve on a number of state work groups.

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What We Do

The Connecticut Health Foundation has a long record of investing in leadership because we believe it is critical to have leaders who are passionate about creating a more equitable system – and who have the tools to do so.

This means ensuring that leaders understand how to embed health equity into their policies and practices.

It also means ensuring that leaders reflect the communities they serve, and that the people most affected by inequities are at decision-making tables.

Nearly 200 individuals from a wide range of backgrounds have graduated from our Health Leadership Fellows program and Academy for Health Equity Advocacy & Leadership. They remain part of a connected and active health equity network. A directory of graduates of both programs is available here.

The foundation is developing the next chapter of our leadership program. We will share more information when it is ready.

What We Do

We fund strategically. That includes projects with the potential to create widespread change, advocacy work that advances health equity, and grants that ensure communities most affected by policy issues have a voice at the table.

To learn more about our grants process and how to apply, click here.

To search our grants database, click here.