UVA Community Health Accepting Grant Applications to Support Community-Based Programs    

UVA Community Health, part of UVA Health comprising three medical centers, an integrated network of medical practices, cancer care, and outpatient services across Culpeper and Northern Virginia, issued an open call for community grant submissions. Applicants must apply online by Thursday, November 19.     

Grant applications are open to non-profits registered as a Section 501(c) (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, that serve the communities of UVA Health and align with its mission. Individual grant awards start at $5,000. Last year, UVA Community Health awarded $297,000 to local organizations whose work directly improves access to care for community members who need it most.    

This year, UVA Community Health is offering two different types of grants to qualified applicants:  

• Healthy Spark Grants are for organizations that focus on the priority needs outlined in our Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), as well as on Social Determinants of Health, which are the non-medical factors that influence a person’s health and well-being, such as economic stability, access to healthcare, healthy lifestyle, and access to healthy food and physical activity opportunities.     
• Community Strong Grants are larger grants offered to organizations that UVA Community Health has partnered with for more than two years, focus on priority needs outlined in our CHNA, such as mental health, behavioral health, chronic disease, and access to care.   

Additional details and information are available for applicants on the electronic application page.  

“Strong communities are built when we work together to address the needs of our neighbors. Through our community grants, UVA Community Health invests in local nonprofits that are making a difference in the lives of people across Northern Virginia and Culpeper. These organizations are our partners in helping individuals and families overcome barriers to health and well-being. By partnering with them, we can reach more people, address critical local health needs, and strengthen the communities where our patients, team members, and families live and work,” says Erik Shannon, chief executive officer of UVA Community Health.  Last year, we participated in more than 200 community events, reinforcing our commitment to being an active partner in the region and improving health well beyond our hospital walls.” Previous grants have supported causes such as health literacy, education and access, mental health, and behavioral health services, food insecurity, and more.   

Grant applications will be accepted on www.uvahealth.com/services/community-relations through November 19. For additional information or questions please email [email protected].