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Marion County outlines $10M community grants from Health First Indiana funds
Summary
Dr. Virginia Kane told Marion County commissioners Health First Indiana means $22.5M projected for 2025 locally, with $10M earmarked for community organizations; applications are expected in October, due Nov.15, with awards in December and 2025 spending required.
Marion County public health officials told county commissioners on Sept. 17 that federal-state Health First Indiana funding will boost local public-health capacity and channel $10,000,000 directly to community groups.
Dr. Virginia Kane, speaking for the Marion County Public Health Department, said the state program—created by 2023 legislation—provides $225,000,000 over two years for local health departments. She said Marion County received $10,800,000 in 2024 and projects $22,500,000 in 2025 if the county can demonstrate effective use of the funds. "This legislation allow[s] for $225,000,000 over 2 years for all of the local health departments to improve their infrastructure," Kane said.
Why it matters: county officials said the funding will support core public-health services and community partners that can deliver…
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