For grants supporting healthcare access for uninsured Virginians, consider the following opportunities:
1. Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF)
- Focus: Expands access to primary care, behavioral health, and dental services for uninsured and medically underserved residents of Virginia.
- Grant Types: Includes funding for new programs, capacity building, and initiatives like medication assistance.
- Eligibility: Nonprofits, local government entities, and healthcare providers serving Virginia communities.
- Learn More: Visit VHCF for application details and deadlines.
2. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) – Federal Office of Rural Health Policy
- Focus: Provides grants for programs increasing healthcare accessibility, especially in rural or underserved areas.
- Relevant Programs: Includes Rural Health Network Development, Community Health Improvement programs.
- Eligibility: Nonprofits, tribal entities, and public health organizations.
- Learn More: Visit HRSA.gov for funding opportunities.
3. Virginia Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (VAFCC)
- Focus: Supports free clinics providing healthcare services to uninsured Virginians.
- Grant Types: Operational funding, capacity-building support, and program innovation grants.
- Eligibility: Member clinics of the VAFCC network.
- Learn More: Visit VAFCC for membership and grant information.
- Focus: Regional grants offered by Virginia-based foundations like the Richmond Memorial Health Foundation (RMHF) and Potomac Health Foundation to support community health initiatives.
- Eligibility: Nonprofits addressing healthcare inequities for uninsured populations.
- Learn More: Explore local health foundations in your specific region for tailored grant programs.
5. Virginia Department of Health (VDH) – Primary Care Office
- Focus: Provides grants to organizations delivering care to the uninsured through programs like Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).
- Eligibility: Clinics and organizations in underserved Virginia communities.
- Learn More: Visit VDH.