Alvin J. Baird, Jr. Program Endowment Fund Grant

Funder: The Community Foundation Of Harrisonburg And Rockingham County

The Alvin J. Baird, Jr. Following the closure of the H-R Free Clinic, the fund now allocates over $42,000 annually to nonprofits addressing unmet healthcare needs through a competitive grants process. The Community Foundation ensures that grants are awarded without discrimination, fostering a healthier community for all residents. This mission aligns with their commitment to service and community welfare.

The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County provides the highest quality donor services, customized and unique grant and scholarship programs, and bold initiatives to address community needs now and in perpetuity.
The Alvin J. Baird, Jr. In December 2020, the H-R Free Clinic closed its doors. The Free Clinic Board instructed TCFHR to determine the use of the annual distribution from this endowment that would most closely honor the fund’s original intent. In 2021, The Community Foundation Board directed the annual distribution will be determined by a competitive grants process, and the distribution(s) shall be made to a healthcare nonprofit organization(s) that address unmet healthcare needs in the Harrisonburg/Rockingham County community. The annual grant award(s) exceeds $42,000.
Nonprofit grants are made without regard to factors of gender, race, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation.

Eligibility

To seek nonprofit funding through the Giving Back process, agencies must be tax-exempt public charities with Section 501(c)(3) status from the IRS code. Organizations must be physically located in Harrisonburg or Rockingham County, and the project or program to be funded must serve the local area.Religious organizations are welcome to apply if the project significantly aids the community.

Ineligibility

Schools are not eligible to apply.