FCH: Responsive Grant Program: Cultivating Health Grant

From Foundation for Community Health Inc.

The Foundation for Community Health (FCH) is dedicated to addressing the living conditions that affect health, well-being, and equity. They focus on strategic and equitable resource allocation to support parts of the community with the greatest needs, ensuring all aspects of the community foster the conditions necessary for health, well-being, and equity.

Type of Support

Overview

The Cultivating Health Grant Program from this foundation utilizes a detailed, two-stage application process aimed at identifying and supporting various community health initiatives. Stage 1 involves submitting a letter of inquiry, and if approved, applicants move to Stage 2 to submit a full proposal. For requests at or below $15,000, Stage 1 may suffice as the whole application. The foundation is open to considering proposals initially developed for other funders. This grant program is diverse; it offers both unrestricted and restricted funding, with durations ranging from one year to multi-year commitments. There are no set minimum or maximum grant amounts; funding decisions are based on the initiative's scope in alignment with the foundation's strategic priorities. Focus areas include organizational capacity building, strategic planning, and financial infrastructure improvement among others. The grant aims for clear communication and a high approval rate for applications that align well with its goals.

Eligibility

Organization's Location

USA

Program Location

CT (Litchfield County), NY (Columbia County, Dutchess County)

Organization Type

Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

School districts

Towns

Other

Serves a rural 17-town region where northwest Connecticut and the Greater Harlem Valley meet
Organizations or projects must benefit residents in the specified geographic area
Proposals must demonstrate improvement in living conditions required for health and well-being

Ineligibility

Organizations or projects not benefiting residents in the geographic area

Individuals

Endowments

Private Foundations

Service Clubs or Membership Organizations

Fundraising events, including direct mail campaigns

Debt retirement, operating deficits, or after-the-fact support

Programs by faith-based institutions with a spiritual/theological component

Organizations or projects unlawfully discriminating based on age, sex, religion/creed, race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, military or veterans’ status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other basis

not specified

Application deadline

Rolling

Submission

Review Criteria

Our funding interests are primarily focused on proposals that aim to enhance the capabilities and effectiveness of municipality-endorsed school or town committees or boards. This includes funding aimed at:

Significantly boosting the ability of these entities to support and develop the infrastructure and programs they oversee.
Advancing educational or professional development opportunities for members of these committees or boards.
Improving collaboration among towns with shared missions and agendas.
Enhancing efforts to communicate strategies and initiatives to the public effectively.

Moreover, we are keen on supporting projects proposed by nonprofits or towns dedicated to:

Planning, developing, or expanding community-level infrastructure designed to positively impact health outcomes for community members.
For the purpose of our funding, we identify community infrastructure as any local resource that influences the living conditions and well-being of the people in the community. Our funding will prioritize projects related to food (including access, sourcing, and distribution), housing, and broadband connectivity, or those that directly enhance access to health services and resources within the community.