Community Partner Awards

Anoka County Public Health is offering Community Partner Awards for organizations, neighborhoods, and groups within Anoka County. 

Funding aims to promote social connectedness and health through physical activity, healthy eating, mental well-being, and smoke-free living. Priority is given to projects supporting populations experiencing health inequities. 

Application Submission

We are now accepting applications for the 2025 -2026 Grant year. 

  • Applications will be collected and reviewed:
    • Nov. 1st - Dec 31st
    • Jan 1st - February 28th
    • March 1st - April 30th
    • May 1st - June 30th
    • July 1st - August 31st

Please submit all applications via our online form.

Once you start the application you will be able to return to the form, if you click the link again from the same browser. To do this, you cannot delete the cookies from the browser. 

For questions or assistance with the application please contact ship@anokacountymn.gov or 612-209-9224. Interpreters, translations and assistance available upon request.  Please allow 2 weeks to process all SHIP applications after the final open date for submission

Information and Instructions for your applications can be found in these downloadable and printable files

  1. SHIP Community Partner Award Application 2025-2026
  2. SHIP Community Partner Award Application Instructions 2025-2026
  3. SHIP- Anoka County SHIP Community Partner Awards Financial Guidance 2025-2026
  4. Community Partner Awards Budget and Order Form
  5. CPA Application - Action Plan
  6. W-9 Form 2025
  7. SHIP Employer Wellness Assessment (SEWA)
  8. SMARTIE Goals Worksheet

Examples of Previously Funded Projects

  • Aeon (Parkview Villa) - Creation of a resident garden and walking club to support physical and mental well-being. Read the Aeon Parkview Villa Report here. 
  • Acorn Academy - Increasing physical activity for preschoolers with supplies and small outdoor equipment. 
  • City of St. Francis and City of Fridley - Increasing opportunities for physical activity by adding benches and wayfinding signage to parks and trails. 
  • Community gardens throughout the county in neighborhoods, parks, faith based communities, and youth organizations. Read the Youth First Success Story here.
  • Creation of culturally-informed physical activity opportunities such as soccer, badminton, and hiking. 
  • Fridley's Springbrook Nature Center added Garden Towers for residents and visitors to learn more about small space gardening.
  • Food shelf support to create increased access to fresh, healthy foods through technical assistance and the purchase of equipment such as refrigerators and freezers. 
  • Great Lakes Management - Promoting active lifestyles for older adults through physical activity equipment. Read the Great Lakes Management Success Story here. 
  • Rise - Physical activity equipment and nutrition/cooking education supplies to support a curriculum for adults with disabilities. Read the Rise Success Story here. 
  • Walker Methodist River - Promoting resident wellness through gardening and physical activity. Read the Walker Methodist River Success Story here. 
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