The American College Health Foundation (ACHF) is thrilled to announce that applications are officially open for its next cycle of transformative awards and funding opportunities.
Designed to enhance health and wellness across higher education campuses, ACHF’s funding opportunities support individuals and programs working to improve campus infrastructure, create innovative mental health programming and research, and develop new methods for accessing care. Additionally, travel scholarships are available for students and health professionals attending the ACHA Annual Meeting to help members reach their professional development goals.
Available Awards & Funding Opportunities
- College Well-Being Award: Offers up to two $3,500 awards for higher education institutions to create or enhance campus infrastructure, innovative programming, or research that elevates student well-being.
- Stephan D. Weiss Student Mental Health Award: Provides a $5,000 grant (matched by $5,000 from the recipient institution) for student-developed, replicable mental health programs aimed at improving service delivery and boosting student retention.
- TKoster’s Charitable Innovative Health Care Award: Grants financial support to student health centers and staff to build innovative practices that improve student access to quality health care.
- Kathy Mac Scholar Funding Opportunity: Provides partial funding for registration, travel, and lodging to support a nurse or nurse practitioner attending the ACHA Annual Meeting.
- Student Travel Award: Delivers financial assistance for travel and hotel expenses to help students attend the ACHA Annual Meeting.
How Past Funding Has Made an Impact
Funding from ACHF has supported a diverse range of student-centered initiatives designed to enhance well-being and health equity across campuses. Past award recipients have used funding to launch projects such as:
- AI-Assisted Mental Health Support
- Food Security & Basic Needs Support
- Tech-Enhanced Health Literacy Initiatives
- Exercise Is Medicine Programs
- Faculty & Classroom Well-Being Toolkits
- Targeted Help-Seeking & Stigma Reduction Initiatives
- Student Health and Well-Being Advisory Networks
- Equity-Focused Mental Health Mentorship
- Online Wellness & Habit-Building Education
- Integrative & Experiential Wellness Projects
Ready to Apply?
Visit the ACHF website to review full eligibility guidelines and submit your application today.
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