Community Leadership Institute of Kentucky Accepting Applications
Lexington, Ky. (Jan. 19, 2017) – The Community Leadership Institute of Kentucky (CLIK), which provides research and leadership training, funding, and technical support for community research projects, is accepting applications for its 2017 class. Applications materials are due Jan. 31 for up to 12 slots.
Now in its third year, CLIK aims to engage and empower leaders, organizations, and communities to reduce health disparities, leverage funding and better use data to improve services and programs. The intensive four-week program is designed for community leaders who play a key role in data-based decision making related to health and health care. Participants will be supported in developing and implementing a project with a “real world deliverable” that builds organizational and community capacity. Training sessions led by UK faculty and staff and community partners will address evidence-based practices, how to assess community health, grant writing, budgeting, accessing and using public datasets, and program evaluation.
Each participant’s organization will also receive a $2,500 grant for their participation in this competitive program and completion of their proposed project. The participant’s organization must have 501c3 status or a designated lead fiscal agency (health agency or non-profit) to receive and manage the grant award.
Priority will be given to leaders from Appalachian Kentucky and to projects related to cancer prevention (e.g., nutrition, physical activity, smoking cessation), reducing obesity and sedentary lifestyle, prevention and management of chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes and cardiovascular disease), and prevention and treatment of substance abuse.
CLIK is offered through a partnership of the UK Center for Excellence in Rural Health, the UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science Community Engagement Program, and the Kentucky Office of Rural Health.
Learn more about the work of past CLIK participants:
- UK CLIK Program Helps Expand Winter Gardens in Appalachian Schools
- UK Graduate Confronts Diabetes in Appalachia
- Bright Smiles, Brighter Futures
- Community Leadership Institute of Kentucky Graduates Address Kentucky's Health Disparities
For questions regarding the CLIK training program or application process, please contact Beth Bowling at beth.bowling@uky.edu or (606)-439-3557 ext. 83545.