Community Impact Grant - Collaboratory Community Infrastructure Coalition Application

Project Name

Collaboratory Community Infrastructure Coalition System-Level Indicator Alignment

Which Collaboratory Community Infrastructure Coalition system-level indicator will your project address?

Housing and Transportation Affordability: this system-level indicator provides a comprehensive view of affordability by including both housing and transportation costs at the neighborhood level. It defines affordable living as combined housing and transportation costs that consume no more than 45% of a household’s income.

Source: Center for Neighborhood Technology (2025)

Food Environment Score: this system-level indicator accounts for both proximity to healthy foods and income. It measures access to healthy foods by considering how far an individual lives from a grocery store or supermarket – the primary locations for healthy food purchases in most communities – and the inability to access healthy food due to cost or transportation barriers. The score ranges from 0 (worst) to 10 (best)

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Percentage of Residents with Access to High-Speed Internet: this system-level indicator measures how many Florida residents have access to broadband service at a minimum speed threshold. It is defined as the percentage of Florida residents who have access to broadband service at 100 Mbps download or faster at the state-level and the percentage of Florida residents who have access to at least 25 Mbps broadband at the county-level.

Source: Florida Chamber of Commerce (2025)

Describe how your project will influence the selected indicator and provide data demonstrating the need for this work in Southwest Florida

Project Description, Activities, and Outcomes

Describe the proposed project: what are the goals and activities that you will implement? What measurable outcomes will result from your project? Include both short-term outcomes and any anticipated system-level outcomes.

Root Causes and System-Level Change Strategy

What underlying conditions, barriers, policies, practices, or systems contribute to the issue your project seeks to address? How will your project influence or change those conditions?

Community Engagement

How have community members, particularly those most affected by the issue informed the development of this project? How will they continue to participate in implementation and evaluation?

Sustainability

How will the project's impact continue beyond the one-year funding period? What partnerships, funding sources, policies, practices, or structures will help sustain the work? How will this project leverage additional funding, partnerships, volunteer support, or other community resources?

Collaboration

Describe any partnerships or cross-sector collaborations (e.g., business community, faith-based, community-based organizations, etc.) involved in the project. How will these partnerships contribute to achieving lasting community impact?

Collaboratory Cross Coalition System-Level Indicator & Secondary Alignment

Uninsured Population Under Age 65: this system-level indicator measures access to health insurance coverage among working-age residents. It is defined as the percentage of residents under age 65 who do not have health insurance coverage, reflecting gaps in access to preventive care, early treatment, and ongoing health services at the county level. Data are sourced from County Health Rankings (2025), using 2022 data, and targets are aligned with Healthy People 2030 benchmarks to support improved access to care and better health outcomes.

Source: County Health Rankings (2022 & 2025)

Behavioral Health Workforce: Percentage of Community Need Met: this system-level indicator measures how well the behavioral health workforce meets the needs of residents across the region. It is defined as the percentage of estimated community need met by licensed behavioral health providers, based on the number of active providers relative to the population and projected service demand at the county level.

Source: County Health Rankings (2022 & 2025)

High School Graduation Rate: high school graduation rate measures the percentage of students who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of entering ninth grade. Graduation strongly predicts higher lifetime earnings, employment stability, and improved social and economic outcomes.

Source: Southwest Florida Educational and Workforce Outcomes Report (2025)

Kindergarten Readiness Rate: kindergarten readiness rate measures the percentage of children entering kindergarten with the foundational skills needed to succeed in school. Early readiness is a strong predictor of future academic success and long-term educational outcomes.

Source: Southwest Florida Educational and Workforce Outcomes Report (2025)

Skilled Workforce Rate: skilled workforce rate measures the percentage of workers in a region who have earned credentials beyond a high school diploma, including degrees, certificates, and industry certifications. Higher levels of postsecondary attainment help meet workforce demand, strengthen economic competitiveness, and expand access to quality jobs.

Source: Southwest Florida Educational and Workforce Outcomes Report (2025)

Prenatal Care 1^st Trimester: this system-level indicator measures timely access to prenatal care for pregnant individuals. It is defined as the percentage of live births where prenatal care began during the first trimester of pregnancy, reflecting early connection to care that supports healthy pregnancies and improved birth outcomes at the county level. Data are sourced from Florida Health Charts (2024), and targets are aligned with Healthy People 2030 benchmarks to promote earlier access to maternal healthcare and improved maternal and infant health outcomes.

Source: County Health Rankings (2022 & 2025)

Housing and Transportation Affordability: this system-level indicator provides a comprehensive view of affordability by including both housing and transportation costs at the neighborhood level. It defines affordable living as combined housing and transportation costs that consume no more than 45% of a household’s income.

Source: Center for Neighborhood Technology (2025)

Food Environment Score: this system-level indicator accounts for both proximity to healthy foods and income. It measures access to healthy foods by considering how far an individual lives from a grocery store or supermarket – the primary locations for healthy food purchases in most communities – and the inability to access healthy food due to cost or transportation barriers. The score ranges from 0 (worst) to 10 (best)

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Percentage of Residents with Access to High-Speed Internet: this system-level indicator measures how many Florida residents have access to broadband service at a minimum speed threshold. It is defined as the percentage of Florida residents who have access to broadband service at 100 Mbps download or faster at the state-level and the percentage of Florida residents who have access to at least 25 Mbps broadband at the county-level.

Source: Florida Chamber of Commerce (2025)

Required Supporting Documents

IRS determination letter (if applicable) or documentation of public institution status
Most recent Form 990, audited financial statements, or other comparable financial report, as applicable
Organization Budget
Project Budget
Governing board/trustees/board of directors list
Local Business Tax Receipt (LBTR), if applicable
Letters of Support (3)

If a requested document, such as an IRS determination letter or Form 990, does not apply, applicants should provide comparable documentation.

IRS determination letter (if applicable) or documentation of public institution status

Most recent Form 990, audited financial statements, or other comparable financial report, as applicable

Organization Budget

Project Budget

Governing board/trustees/board of directors list

Local Business Tax Receipt (LBTR), if applicable

Letter of Support (1)

Letter of Support (2)

Letter of Support (3)

Community Impact Grant - Collaboratory Community Infrastructure Coalition Application

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