HealthFirst for Clinton County seeks candidates interested in serving on its committee beginning in January of 2026. HealthFirst Foundation cares for the wellbeing of the Clinton County community by providing grants that focus on the health of the community and its residents.
HealthFirst offers a Spring and Fall grant cycle each year and as a member of the committee you will review those applications to determine who receives funding. To continue its focus on individual and community health and wellness, HealthFirst considers grant funding for initiatives that support:
- Mental health
- Nutrition and/or diet
- Physical activity and/or exercise
They are also interested in innovative ideas that address individual and community wellness and health awareness. These concepts may be direct outreach or through creative delivery methods and services.
- Health education programming
- Health promotion programming
- Mental or physical health education and/or promotion programming
- Preventative health care
The HealthFirst Fund is part of the Clinton County Foundation a nationally accredited community foundation, an organization that offers charitable investing and grants to local nonprofits who are making a lasting and positive impact on our community.
The HealthFirst committee is seeking experienced community-minded individuals who are inspired to serve and strengthen Clinton County, and take an open-minded approach that values working together to make the greatest impact. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented and underutilized portions of our community are encouraged to apply.
A committee member term is three years long and up to two additional terms. The committee meets approximately six times a year. HealthFirst is particularly interested in individuals with skills or experiences in the healthcare arena. Meetings take place remotely via video and conference call. Members are expected to adhere to the conflict of interest and non-discrimination policies.
Those interested in serving are asked to send a resume and cover letter expressing their interest by November 15, 2025 to the Clinton County Foundation’s Executive Director, Mark Kraus at mark@clintoncountyohiofoundation.org.
For more information, please contact Mark Kraus by email or at 937-566-1634.
HealthFirst is firmly committed to equal opportunity based on merit and service to the public that does not discriminate based on disability, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or gender identity and expression.