Networking
The NC CEAL coalition meets monthly to discuss various health related topics, share updates across organizations, and provide insights of the needs in regions across the state. These spaces are well suited to get to know public health efforts taking place in North Carolina and to meet others who may be close to you who are working towards similar goals.
Education and Professional Development
NC CEAL hosts several webinars and speakers to provide education and information on the emerging health issues and the research process. One of largest objectives is to share science backed information, and this is a great way to learn about up to date research on conditions or policies that may affect your communities.
We also provide specific project that aim to improve the way that community based organization leaders interact in the research enterprise. We collaborated with Community Campus Partnerships for Health to develop the Research Leadership Academy. This is a program that offers modules to deepen the capacity for community leaders and organizations to design and engage in the research process.
Community Grants
Throughout our years of operation, NC CEAL has provided grant funding to different community-based organizations across the state to bolster public health efforts. These offerings have evolved with time and currently, our Research Leadership Academy, provides an opportunity to participants to receive funding for projects developed through the program.
In 2024-2025 cycle of the program, the focus was on Long COVID and issues that intersect with disease such as mental health and comorbidities. Grants were distributed in early 2024 and supported a wide range of community-engaged activities.
By the Numbers
20 Community Grantees
$100,000 Total Funds Distributed
7,500+ Community Members Engaged
37 Counties Served
2024-2025 Community Grant Highlights
EBC– ATOM, Inc.
Based in Rocky Mount, this faith-based CBO made 543 phone calls to people in their community to schedule vaccinations, ask about COVID-19 vaccination status, and make referrals to local community vaccination sites. They also held an event where over 200 Health and Wellness (PPE) bads were distributed.
El Pueblo
In 2024, El Pueblo held over 50 outreach activities and distributed over 4,000 COVID tests to individuals in the Hispanic/Latinx community. They trained 16 Community Leaders on COVID-19, including the impact on mental health and issues surrounding Long COVID.
Slice 325
This CBO conducted nutrition outreach at local libraries and community centers to over 40 people. They offered one-on-one consultations, provided health information, and distributed print materials around COVID-19 and Long COVID.
Roanoke Valley Breast Cancer Coalition
This NC CEAL partner published and disseminated 700 Long COVID Resource Guides to Halifax, Northampton, and Warren County. They also produced a radio PSA that aired four times a day for 30 days. The Roanoke Valley Breast Cancer Coalition also completed a ten-week Community Voices training with local leaders, conducted 65 Long COVID surveys, and ran community events to distribute Long COVID and Medicaid insurance and expansion information.
2024 Community Grant Recipients:
- Alternative Learning Center and Community Engagement Inc
- Motivational Practitioner
- Community Health Coalition
- Shackle Free
- Future Endeavors
- MoColife 910
- Jones County Community Hope Inc
- Making Visions
- Nariah’s Way Foundation
- Jones County Community Development Corporation Inc
- Old North State Medical Foundation
- Wellness Through Technology & Data
- Sandhills Cooperation
- Goldsboro Raleigh District
- Selfless Non-profit Organization
North Carolina Community Engagement Alliance 