Discover New Partners

Developing strong coalitions, partnerships, or alliances can feel time consuming but can be extremely beneficial in amplifying your efforts and ensure long-term action in your community. Every state has its own unique landscape; therefore, the partners and resources you choose to work with will vary. It’s important to consider partners from a range of sectors (such as public health, healthcare, housing, energy, and the environment) and variety of backgrounds (such as federal, state, and local government agencies, nonprofit organizations, professional associations, community action agencies, health insurance payers, and more).

The links below can help you find an assortment of groups, organizations, and agencies that may already be working on healthy homes issues in your state or be mission-aligned to explore opportunities to move into this type of work with you. Use these links as a starting point to find agency/organizational lists or search member directories that may help you to locate potential partners and learn more about the healthy homes activities and funding that may already exist in your community, whom you could consider approaching to learn more about your local situation, whom you might engage to support and join in your work, and much more.

Tips for getting started:

  • Discover potential partners: Browse through the list of organizations and affiliations below to find potential organizations.
    • Click on the interactive maps to go directly to your state, enter ZIP codes, or search through the websites for locations near you.
  • Begin the conversation: Reach out to any of the partners that seem relevant to you.
    • Find examples of emails or letters to introduce yourself.
    • Access our Developing Your Story page for key tips, resources, and tools to define your proposal.
  • Form partnerships: Actively engage with the organizations you found.
    • Visit our IAQ partnerships page for examples of successful partnerships working to address various health problems.
    • This page links to an e-learning module where you can learn from conversations, requests, and activities conducted between NCHH/partner experts.

Federal Healthy Homes Grantees

This section provides an extensive list of partners and resources that funded or initiated by the federal government dedicated to promoting healthier living spaces for homes across the country. These programs below are led by major federal agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address key hazards in homes like lead pollutants, radon and asthma triggers. A selection of programs is described below.

CDC Asthma Grantees 
The CDC’s National Asthma Control Program (NACP) supports 25 states, territories, and municipalities in reducing asthma morbidity rates by improving the effectiveness of asthma control services.

CDC Lead Grantees
In collaboration with state and local health departments, the CDC works closely to promote initiatives aimed at reducing childhood lead poisoning. From surveillance to follow-up services, tangible progress has been made so far.

EPA information for your state
EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (RRP) and Lead-Based Paint Activities (Abatement) programs are federal lead regulations that authorize states, tribes, and territories to administer and enforce lead-safe work practices. The program requires certifications and adherence to specific practices in lead abatement, risk assessments, and inspections in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities.

EPA State Partners for Radon
EPA’s radon programs have always been dedicated towards reducing health related problems caused by radon. These programs, funded by the State Indoor Radon Grant (SIRG), promote home features that limit radon exposures. Read to find what states are currently doing.

EPA Environmental Justice Community Grants
The Environmental Justice Thriving Grantmaking Program supports work done by nonprofit community-based organizations by providing them with subgrants to fit their needs for planning, assessments, and more. This program supports both marginalized and underserved communities, overseen by 11 grantmakers.

EPA Environmental Government Grants
The Environmental Justice Government to Government program provides support to enhance public health outcomes by distributing grants at the state, local and tribal level. These also seek partnerships with nonprofit community-based organizations.

HUD Lead Grantees, 2023 
This is a comprehensive list of active local grantees focused on lead hazard control and minimizing lead-based paint exposures.

Local and State Government Agencies

This section provides links to a variety of local and state resources that are passionate about housing, health, and energy efficiency. Partnerships with these agencies will connect you to support that can guide you to services that currently exist in your area, such as rental assistance, loan programs, emergency response planning, public policies, and renewable energy grants. Browse through the different departments for your specific needs. A selection of programs is described below.

Local Health Departments
From emergency preparedness to preventing chronic diseases, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is an organization that seeks to offer statewide resources that are crucial in resolving various community health problems.

Public Housing Authorities (by state)
Housing assistance programs to provide safe and affordable housing options for low-income families, seniors, and those with disabilities including resources to a housing choice voucher program.

Public Housing Finance Agencies (by state)
The National Council of State Housing Agencies has historically worked alongside states’ HFAs to provide low-cost housing options to those in need. This agency, in particular, provides financial assistance for both rental and homeowner individuals. [url; NCSHA]

State and Territorial Health Departments
Initiated by the CDC, this offers statewide, city, and tribal resources to specific projects and implementations that have been impactful in addressing public health policies and protecting health overall.

State and Territorial Health Officials Member Directory
The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials highlights the major health officials from each state who have played a crucial role in implementing programs, policies, and health information to improve the healthcare system. They serve as the connection between public health and the public. [url; ASTHO]

State and Territorial Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Departments
State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP), officiated by the Department of Energy (DOE), has always focused on increasing efforts toward implementing energy efficiency programs and systems for various businesses, homes, and communities. The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is one of their notable programs providing assistance and funding to local governments and schools to maintain clean energy.

State Associations of County and City Health Officials
State Associations of County and City Health Officials (SACCHO), affiliated with NACCHO, represents local and statewide health officials in providing education, platform, and increasing knowledge on important public health work being performed.

National Networks of State and Local Partners

This section provides a comprehensive list of organizations and agencies that are dedicated to maintaining sustainable and healthy communities. These resources address a wide range of topics and connect local affiliates with well-known national networks. Browse through the list to find how each is working toward improvements.

Community Action Partnership Local Community Action Agencies
These agencies share the goal of creating a resilient community with greater equity by addressing conditions in which poverty exists by offering programs in key areas of needs such as housing, food assistance, and job training.

NeighborWorks Network Directory
Browse through a list of organizations within each state for those needing help with home purchases and rental payments. They also offer access to HUD-approved agencies that can provide counseling for an organization that isn’t near you.

Habitat for Humanity: Local Affiliates 
Known for building affordable housing and reducing the factors that contribute to poor housing, Habitat for Humanity has continuously worked alongside communities to increase housing options for those in need. They seek out volunteers and homeowners to continue home renovations.

Rebuilding Together: Local Affiliates
Their mission has always been to help communities revive their homes. To date, they have worked on thousands of projects dedicated to rebuilding homes. With a focus on low-income families, they have continued to promote home wellness and create safer homes.

Lead Service Line Replacement Collaborative: Members
This program connects organization members to eliminate sources of lead exposure from drinking water by changing harmful service lines. These members work to increase funding opportunities, technical assistance and educating the public on the risks of lead exposure. NCHH is one of its current members!

National Safe and Healthy Housing Coalition: Member Organizations 
Provides global and statewide resources to various organizations that address crucial health topics such as lead poisoning, clean energy, and facilitating communities to drive changes.

National Association of School Nurses: State Affiliates 
The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) is a statewide organization passionate about promoting students’ health by providing school nurses with the resources, leadership, and advocacy they need in order to be successful and meet students’ health needs.

School-Based Health Alliance: State Affiliates 
Their partnership with states allows them to advocate, train and lobby for support and resources to improve school-based health outcomes. These affiliations work to ensure students receive health care in schools.

State Associations of Nonprofits
These associations show state level nonprofits that offer resources and opportunities to enhance your skills, learn how to advocate for your nonprofit and engage in ones that can address your community needs.

Other Public Health Programs

This section provides a small list of organizations that support the health of families and children. These programs address key factors reducing the overall health outcomes of parents and their children by increasing access to healthcare services and education. Browse through the list to look at the various interventions.

Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Programs (by state; HRSA supported)
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) offers home visits to families with children and expectant parents at a higher risk for adverse mother and child health outcomes. They also provide statistics on child injuries, school readiness, maternal health outcomes, and more.

State Medicaid and CHIP Profiles 
Statewide profile options are available to review Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligibility and requirements, providing support and resources for families and children that focus on creating a safe and healthy home space.

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Programs
Aimed at low-income expecting mothers, new mothers and their children to promote a healthier living environment by reducing health risks through access to nutritional resources, referrals and information on diets.

 

Latest page update: September 10, 2024.