Introducing the Public Health Community Institute

Written By Amber Kerrigan

A new initiative from the Minneapolis Health Department, supported by Advocates for Better Health

Advocates for Better Health (ABH) is proud to support the launch of the Public Health Community Institute (PHCI)—a dynamic new program led by the Minneapolis Health Department. ABH is supporting the institute by providing fiscal agency services, coaching, and core training to selected community organizations. Learn more about PHCI and how you and your neighbors can get involved below.

What is the Public Health Community Institute?

PHCI is a program aimed at strengthening public health in Minneapolis by training residents—especially those most affected by health disparities—to drive change in their communities. The program values lived experience as a key qualification and supports participants regardless of whether they are new to public health or already active in their neighborhoods.

What Will Participants Learn?

PHCI offers practical training to help participants:

  • Design, develop, lead and evaluate community health projects aimed at reducing health disparities in their communities

  • Build essential skills in:

    • Grant writing

    • Strategic planning

    • Financial management

    • Project management

    • Advocacy

After completing the core training series and two additional sessions, participants will be eligible to apply for funding to lead their own community health projects in Minneapolis.

PHCI Core Competency Trainings (May 2025)

These four sessions are required for participants interested in receiving funding to implement public health projects. All sessions run from 5–7 p.m.

  • May 6 – Public Health and Health Equity 101

  • May 13 – Program Development, Design, Mapping, and Implementation – Led by ABH’s Executive Director Becky Timm

  • May 20 – Evaluation

  • May 29 – Budgeting for Success – Led by ABH’s Director of Finance and Operations Patrick Jones

  • May 20 – Evaluation

Registration is now open!

Sign up for trainings and learn more by signing up the PHCI Email List. Any questions can be directed to April.Graves@minneapolismn.gov 

Amber Kerrigan
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