At its Sept. 24 public board meeting, Verdant Health Commissioners voted to approve $6.5 million in 2026 awards to fund 43 community partners dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the residents of South Snohomish County.

This amount was $500,000 more than originally budgeted to help meet increased community needs impacted by the reduction in federal funding for health and well-being programs, Verdant said in a news release.

Of the total award amount, $5.25 million will go to partners addressing one or more of Verdant’s 2025-2028 strategic priorities: Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Mental Health and Access to Direct Health Care Services. The remaining $1.25 million will support food security, domestic violence services, and services for individuals experiencing homelessne

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