Massachusetts Awards $3 Million In Funding For Social Determinants Partnership Grants

On January 8, 2019, the Massachusetts Attorney General awarded $3 million in grant funding for the Social Determinants Partnership initiative to support innovative health care partnerships. The Social Determinants Partnership initiative focuses on the impact that identified social factors play in relation to health equity, including nutrition, safe housing, violence prevention, and substance use. Awards were issued in varying amounts up to $250,000. The initiative runs through December 31, 2021. No program extensions will be available.

A total of 13 partnerships were funded under the Social Determinants Partnership grant, with efforts covering localities, regions, and the entire state. Partnerships . . .