Community-based organizations (CBOs) are an indispensable part of public health infrastructure. However, agency processes and decisions can unintentionally create barriers that prevent CBOs from accessing critical government funding.
Our new resource breaks down the challenges CBOs face in contracting and grantmaking and provides recommendations for government entities to address them, including:
- Allowing indirect expenses to cover the true cost of operations
- Reducing or removing overly complex application requirements
- Designing contracts and grants in ways that help ensure timely payments
- Revising burdensome reporting and documentation requirements
Government entities have a valuable opportunity to improve how resources are invested by making funding opportunities more accessible for CBOs and the communities they serve.
11/3/2026