The Improve Group is once again in the midst of travelling Minnesota to conduct our review of Home and Community-Based Service Waivers for the MN Department of Human Services. One of the findings that come from this evaluation is how counties have come up with good communication and collaboration ideas with others who support the waiver constituency. Collaboration seems to be the key word for 2009 and my funder today is rewarding those organizations who improve health for others through inventive collaboration.

This week’s pick: Changemakers – “Designing for Better Health” collaborative competition is a catalyst for communities with innovative ideas on health that are “unique models of change, demonstrate impact on the target population they address, target a specific underserved community or the society at large, and that have a long-term plan for securing financial backing and community support.”

Three cash prizes of $5,000 will be awarded. Deadline to enter is April 1, 2009 and public, private and charitable organizations of all kinds may submit. For more details click here.