Mobilizing community-driven health promotion through community granting programs: a rapid systematic review
Abstract Background Effective health promotion responds to the unique needs of communities. Community granting programs that fund community-driven health promotion initiatives are a potential mechanism to meet those unique needs. While numerous community health-focused programs are available, the va...
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| author | Emily C. Clark Shamara Baidoobonso Karen A. M. Phillips Laura Lee Noonan Jiselle Bakker Trish Burnett Karlene Stoby Maureen Dobbins |
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| description | Abstract Background Effective health promotion responds to the unique needs of communities. Community granting programs that fund community-driven health promotion initiatives are a potential mechanism to meet those unique needs. While numerous community health-focused programs are available, the various strategies used by granting programs to foster engagement, administer grants and support awardees have not been systematically evaluated. This rapid systematic review explores the administration of community granting programs and how various program components impact process and population health outcomes. Methods A systematic search was conducted across three databases: Medline, SocINDEX, and Political Science Database. Single reviewers completed screening, consistent with a rapid review protocol. Studies describing or evaluating community granting programs for health or public health initiatives were included. Data regarding program characteristics were extracted and studies were evaluated for quality. A convergent integrated approach was used to analyze quantitative and qualitative findings. Results Thirty-five community granting programs, described in 36 studies, were included. Most were descriptive reports or qualitative studies conducted in the USA. Program support for grant awardees included technical assistance, workshops and training, program websites, and networking facilitation. While most programs reported on process outcomes, few reported on community or health outcomes; such outcomes were positive when reported. Programs reported that many funded projects were likely sustainable beyond program funding, due to the development of awardee skills, new partnerships, and securing additional funding. From the perspectives of program staff and awardees, facilitators included the technical assistance and workshops provided by the programs, networking amongst awardees, and the involvement of community members. Barriers included short timelines to develop proposals and allocate funds. Conclusions This review provides a comprehensive overview of health-related community granting programs. Grant awardees benefit from technical assistance, workshops, and networking with other awardees. Project sustainability is enhanced by the development of new community partnerships and grant-writing training for awardees. Community granting programs can be a valuable strategy to drive community health, with several key elements that enhance community mobilization. Registration PROSPERO #CRD42023399364. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7850715982ef430e89cab342368686fa2024-04-07T11:33:25ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582024-04-0124113610.1186/s12889-024-18443-8Mobilizing community-driven health promotion through community granting programs: a rapid systematic reviewEmily C. Clark0Shamara Baidoobonso1Karen A. M. Phillips2Laura Lee Noonan3Jiselle Bakker4Trish Burnett5Karlene Stoby6Maureen Dobbins7National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools, McMaster UniversityDepartment of Health and Wellness, Government of Prince Edward Island, Chief Public Health OfficeDepartment of Health and Wellness, Government of Prince Edward Island, Chief Public Health OfficeDepartment of Health and Wellness, Government of Prince Edward Island, Chief Public Health OfficeDepartment of Health and Wellness, Government of Prince Edward Island, Chief Public Health OfficeNational Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools, McMaster UniversityNational Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools, McMaster UniversityNational Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools, McMaster UniversityAbstract Background Effective health promotion responds to the unique needs of communities. Community granting programs that fund community-driven health promotion initiatives are a potential mechanism to meet those unique needs. While numerous community health-focused programs are available, the various strategies used by granting programs to foster engagement, administer grants and support awardees have not been systematically evaluated. This rapid systematic review explores the administration of community granting programs and how various program components impact process and population health outcomes. Methods A systematic search was conducted across three databases: Medline, SocINDEX, and Political Science Database. Single reviewers completed screening, consistent with a rapid review protocol. Studies describing or evaluating community granting programs for health or public health initiatives were included. Data regarding program characteristics were extracted and studies were evaluated for quality. A convergent integrated approach was used to analyze quantitative and qualitative findings. Results Thirty-five community granting programs, described in 36 studies, were included. Most were descriptive reports or qualitative studies conducted in the USA. Program support for grant awardees included technical assistance, workshops and training, program websites, and networking facilitation. While most programs reported on process outcomes, few reported on community or health outcomes; such outcomes were positive when reported. Programs reported that many funded projects were likely sustainable beyond program funding, due to the development of awardee skills, new partnerships, and securing additional funding. From the perspectives of program staff and awardees, facilitators included the technical assistance and workshops provided by the programs, networking amongst awardees, and the involvement of community members. Barriers included short timelines to develop proposals and allocate funds. Conclusions This review provides a comprehensive overview of health-related community granting programs. Grant awardees benefit from technical assistance, workshops, and networking with other awardees. Project sustainability is enhanced by the development of new community partnerships and grant-writing training for awardees. Community granting programs can be a valuable strategy to drive community health, with several key elements that enhance community mobilization. Registration PROSPERO #CRD42023399364.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18443-8Community grant programCommunity mobilizationCommunity engagementAcademic research partnershipHealth promotionPublic health |
| spellingShingle | Emily C. Clark Shamara Baidoobonso Karen A. M. Phillips Laura Lee Noonan Jiselle Bakker Trish Burnett Karlene Stoby Maureen Dobbins Mobilizing community-driven health promotion through community granting programs: a rapid systematic review BMC Public Health Community grant program Community mobilization Community engagement Academic research partnership Health promotion Public health |
| title | Mobilizing community-driven health promotion through community granting programs: a rapid systematic review |
| title_full | Mobilizing community-driven health promotion through community granting programs: a rapid systematic review |
| title_fullStr | Mobilizing community-driven health promotion through community granting programs: a rapid systematic review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mobilizing community-driven health promotion through community granting programs: a rapid systematic review |
| title_short | Mobilizing community-driven health promotion through community granting programs: a rapid systematic review |
| title_sort | mobilizing community driven health promotion through community granting programs a rapid systematic review |
| topic | Community grant program Community mobilization Community engagement Academic research partnership Health promotion Public health |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18443-8 |
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