Flash Funding
Awarded Amount: Up to $500
Purpose: To support the initial development of potential Whole Health research collaborations resulting in opportunities to explore or cultivate innovative and multidisciplinary community-engaged research inquiries or areas of interest within the Whole Health Framework.
Who Can Apply: Eligible teams typically consist of four or more participants, led or co-led by a Virginia Tech faculty member. Teams must include a community or clinical partner, defined as a non-academic or non-research organization providing services, resources, or advocacy within a defined community. Membership in the Whole Health Consortium is required for all team members before submitting a proposal.
Next Opportunity: Flash Funding applications are not currently open but are expected to return in the spring.
Funding for the Flash Funding RFP provided by the Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment
FLASH FUNDING AWARDEES | Whole Health Consortium
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General Item2024 | Flash Funding | Developing an mHealth Intervention to Reduce Partner Violence among Heavy-Drinking Adults
This project aims to develop a mobile health (mHealth) intervention to reduce intimate partner violence (IPV) among adults with alcohol use disorder (AUD). By leveraging technology to detect and address IPV and alcohol use in real-time, the project seeks to provide accessible and effective support, particularly for high-risk populations in rural areas with limited resources.
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General Item2024 | Flash Funding | Meeting Rural Mental Health Needs of LGBTQ+ Youth and Families
This project focuses on developing an integrated referral specialty clinic to meet the mental health needs of LGBTQ+ youth and families in rural areas. By bringing together a team of scholars, community leaders, and healthcare providers, the project aims to create a supportive environment offering affirmative mental health services, clinician training, and research opportunities. The clinic will address significant mental health challenges, including high rates of suicide, substance use, and victimization, by providing accessible and culturally competent care for LGBTQ+ youth in Southwest Virginia. The ultimate goal is to improve mental health outcomes and support for this underserved population.
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General Item2024 | Flash Funding | Using a Whole Health Approach to Address Comorbid Alcohol Use Disorder and Chronic Pain
This project aims to address the co-occurrence of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and chronic pain (CP), conditions that affect a significant portion of the population and result in substantial economic costs. By involving community members and clinicians, the project seeks to develop scalable and sustainable prevention and treatment strategies for combined AUD and CP. This initiative focuses on gathering patient preferences, engaging stakeholders through a Community Engagement Studio, and providing evidence-based information through a dedicated workshop.
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General Item2024 | Flash Funding | Understanding Latinx Youth and Families' Strength and Resilience Contribute to their Mental Health and Wellbeing in Southwest Virginia
This project seeks to understand the strengths and resilience of Latinx youth and families in Southwest Virginia to support their mental health and wellbeing. By studying cultural values, ethnic identity, supportive parenting, and family functioning, the research aims to develop positive programs that help Latinx youth thrive. The multidisciplinary team will collaborate with community partners to gather insights and promote inclusivity and community engagement.
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General Item2024 | Flash Funding | Enhancing Accessibility: User and Geospatial Analysis of Veterans Affairs Healthcare Services
This project aims to improve the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system by understanding its user base and optimizing the geographical accessibility of VA healthcare facilities. The project will identify veterans who do and do not use VA healthcare services and analyze the differences in their demographics and health status. It will also extend geospatial analysis to evaluate and enhance the accessibility of VA facilities in Virginia, ultimately improving care for veterans.
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General Item2024 | Flash Funding | Growing Healthy Bodies and Minds: Supporting the Well-Being of Food Insecure Adolescents in Southwest Virginia
This project aims to enhance resources to mitigate food insecurity, promote healthy eating, and improve the mental health and wellbeing of adolescents in Southwest Virginia. By developing school-based cooking classes and engaging community partners, the initiative seeks to provide education on food resource management and mental health support for food insecure students, ultimately fostering their physical and mental health.