Since its inception in 1997, the Foundation has given over $30 million to support community health programs
Williamsburg Community Health foundation provides funding through multiple strategies including request for proposals, Foundation initiatives, and capacity building grants. Our priority areas are access to health care, prevention, non-profit capacity building, and innovative projects that address critical health issues.
Read more detailed information about our Competitive and Capacity Building Grants.
A Message from the President & CEO...
OUR APPROACH TO GRANTMAKING
The Williamsburg Community Health Foundation is dedicated to improving the health of people living in Williamsburg and surrounding counties by addressing healthcare needs and policies, promoting responsible health practices, and strengthening access to quality health services. We envision our role as a catalyst and convener, and therefore, look to support programs that are innovative and have the potential to effect change at the community level.
We define health as a dynamic state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. By supporting projects that improve access to health care, eliminate barriers, address health disparities, create healthier environments and support personal responsibility for health, the Foundation has the best potential to effectively use its resources to promote a healthier community for citizens of all ages.
Our grantmaking is accomplished through a combination of open competitive grant cycles and capacity building support. The Foundation will also initiate projects by convening community leaders to look at gaps in services and to assist in the planning of new service delivery strategies. This combination of grantmaking strategies will help insure that Foundation resources are effectively utilized to address measurable and changing healthcare needs in the Foundation’s service area.
WHO WE FUND
We will accept proposals from charitable non-profit or public organizations whose missions align with that of the Foundation: “to improve the health of people living in Williamsburg and surrounding counties by addressing healthcare needs and policies, promoting responsible health practices, and strengthening access to quality health services.” Our service area includes: City of Williamsburg, Counties of Charles City, Gloucester, James City, King & Queen, King William, Mathews, Middlesex, New Kent, Surry and York.
WHAT MAKES A PROPOSAL COMPETITIVE
The Foundation favors proposals that:
- are clearly aligned with the Foundation’s priorities, goals and strategies
- show promise of significant impact in addressing identified issues
- demonstrate strong leadership and a sound financial plan
- coordinate with the complementary efforts of other organizations
- addresses current and emerging health issues through best practices and innovative strategies
- are clearly written
THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT TYPICALLY FUND
- Programs not directly related to health
- Direct support of individuals
- Programs designed to serve members of religious or sectarian organizations, exclusively
- Programs currently funded by other sources, if Foundation grant would supplant this funding
- Programs that duplicate others in the community or do not collaborate with other organizations
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Last Updated: Wednesday, May 14, 2008