Sentara Health Foundation is pleased to announce its acceptance of 2010 Community Recognition Grants applications for funding in 2011. Applications will only be accepted once each year.
The Sentara Health Foundation is a division of Sentara Healthcare. The Foundation brings people and resources together to address issues impacting the health and the quality of life in the communities it serves. In addition to addressing the future health care needs of the community, the Foundation Recognition Grant Program is designed to provide support and funding to not-for-profit organizations for projects that make a measurable difference in the quality of life and health of the individuals in those communities.
The Sentara Health Foundation grant application submission date is Thursday, July 15, 2010. This is the only date for applications for 2011 funding. Incomplete applications and applications received in the mail after the submission date will be returned.
The completed application and one copy are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 15, 2010, in the Foundation office at the following address:
Sentara Health Foundation
6015 Poplar Hall Drive, Suite 308
Norfolk, VA 23502
All organizations seeking support from a Community Recognition Grant must use the enclosed grant guidelines and instructions, executive summary, and application.
Only applications that address one of the Foundation’s outlined priorities will be considered for review. They are:
-- Access to basic health care services
-- Programs and services that improve pregnancy outcomes
-- Coalition building initiatives
-- Services and programs for the frail and at-risk elderly
Download the 2010 Sentara Health Foundation Community Recognition Grants Application:
Guidelines for Application 2010.doc
Executive Summary for 2010 Application.doc
Financial Sustainability Plan for 2010 Application.doc
Program Budget and Narrative for 2010 Application.xls
All grant applications will be reviewed by the Grant Committee in mid-December 2010. Applicants will be notified of the committee's decision approximately one week after the committee meets.
The community recognition grant program is a means to enhance community partnerships in Hampton Roads Virginia and to create a more effective mechanism for supporting worthwhile projects that improve health.
If you have any questions, please call (757) 455-7985.