Thriving Hearts Community Events Proposal

What is Thriving Hearts?
Thriving Hearts is a research project to help moms and babies stay healthy during and after pregnancy. This work is supported by a group called Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). 

Thriving Hearts is offering Community Event funding to support pregnant and birthing people in participating counties (see below for list). These events should foster space for community members to “rest, relax, and repower”, modeled after the successful Queens Village initiative in Cincinnati, Ohio. We are looking for community-based organizations to co-design and co-host these events in collaboration with the Thriving Hearts Local Health Department in the county.

Learn more about Thriving Hearts at thrivingheartsnc.org

For this funding cycle, proposals will be accepted until June 1, 2026 at 5pm EST. Future opportunities will be announced. You can download a pdf of the full application here.


Who can apply?

To be eligible, organizations must:
  • be a community-based organization serving pregnant individuals and those up to 6 months postpartum
  • be located in or serve one of the participating counties (Chatham, Cumberland, or Johnston)
  • provide evidence-based, non-directive support for pregnant and birthing people, parents, and families
  • have experience organizing community events
  • demonstrate capacity to co-design and co-host events in collaboration with Thriving Hearts Local Health Department team
Available Funding

Selected Community Based Organizations (CBOs) will receive up to $750 funding to support staff time to plan and host community events. Each local health department will determine how best to distribute funds according to their county's policies and procedures. Each event budget includes: 

  • Event Planning & Execution by a local CBO: up to $750
  • Event Amenities (Food, Promotional Materials, Childcare, etc.): $1250
  • Venue Rental: up to $500
  • Total per Event: up to $2,500
In addition to these guidelines, all Community Events expenses must follow PCORI’s Allowable Expenses listed here.

Questions?  
If you have questions, reach out to the Thriving Hearts Champion at your Local Health Department.
Find your Local Health Department Champion here.

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Organization Name *
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Contact Phone Number *
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Please select the Thriving Hearts county that your organization serves *
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How does your organization work with pregnant and postpartum families? *
Tell us about a community event that your organization has led or supported for pregnant and postpartum families. *
Describe the event that you would like to co-host with the Thriving Hearts Local Health Department team. *
How would your organization promote the event and encourage community members to attend?  *
Explain how you will measure the success of the community event. What information will you track? Examples: how many people attended, what they learned, attendee satisfaction
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These are the funds available to host the community event: 

Event Planning & Execution by a local CBO: $750
Event Amenities (Food, Promotional Materials, Childcare,): $1250
Venue Rental (paid separately): up to $500
Total per Event: up to $2,500

Funds are required to used within PCORI’s Allowable Expenses listed here.

How do you plan to use the event budget? 
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By checking the box below, I agree to submit a brief report within 60 days of the event with the number of attendees and impact of the event. *
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By checking the box below, I confirm that my organization provides evidence-based, non-directive support for mothers, parents, and families. *
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