Sentara Health Foundation is pleased to announce its acceptance of 2009 Community Recognition Grants applications.
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 July 15, 2009. This is the only date for applications for 2010 funding. Incomplete applications and applications received in the mail after the submission date will be returned.
The completed application and two copies are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, in the Foundation office.
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 2009 Sentara Health Foundation Community Recognition Grants Application:
Guidelines for ApplicationExecutive Summary Financial Sustainability Plan
Budget Template and NarrativeAll grant applications will be reviewed by the Grant Committee in mid-December. 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.