How much funding does Bedford Community Health Foundation Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Bedford Community Health Foundation Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Bedford Community Health Foundation Grant?

Eligible applicants: Non-profit organizations providing direct health services.

Bedford Community Health Foundation Grant

Bedford Community Health Foundation Inc

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Community Health Grants Health Disparities Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Non-profit organizations providing direct health services
Non-profit status

Other requirements

For first-time applicants, be prepared to discuss the following, regarding the applying organization:Leadership
Mission
Financial status
The specific program or need for which the funds will be used

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: The Foundation does not make loans nor does it make grants:To individuals for any purpose.
Not eligible: To organizations which do not qualify as non-profit under IRS regulations.
Not eligible: To institutions primarily supported by government funds
Not eligible: For efforts to influence any election or legislation
Not eligible: For research projects
Not eligible: For debt retirement

Overview

The Bedford Community Health Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations delivering direct health services to the Bedford community. It prioritizes proven programs and innovative initiatives that address health disparities, including access to healthy foods and neighborhood conditions. First-time applicants must discuss their organization's leadership, mission, and financial status prior to applying. The foundation has awarded over $6 million to enhance the health and well-being of local residents.

NOTE: First-time applicants need the Executive Director to discuss the organization’s proposal and to arrange a meeting.
Since its inception, BCHF has awarded over 6 million in grants and scholarships to beneﬁt Bedford residents.

Eligibility

Grants are made to non-profit organizations providing direct health services.For first-time applicants, be prepared to discuss the following, regarding the applying organization:Leadership
Non-profit status
The specific program or need for which the funds will be used

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not make loans nor does it make grants:To individuals for any purposeTo organizations which do not qualify as non-profit under IRS regulationsTo institutions primarily supported by government funds

What Bedford Community Health Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 17
Total given: $164K
Median grant: $8,000
Range: $5,400–$18K

By dollars: Virginia 95%, Minnesota 5%. Top recipient cities: Lynchburg, VA; Bedford, VA; Roanoke, VA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
24% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Bedford Fire Department · Bedford, VA

To purchase aeds

$18K
Lynchburg Daily Bread · Lynchburg, VA

To provide hot meals for those in need

$17K
Lake Christian Ministries · Moneta, VA

To assist with dental/denture services for clients in need

$15K
Va Hunters Who Care Inc · Big Island, VA

To assist in providing food to those in need

$12K
CASA of Central Virginia · Lynchburg, VA

To support program in bedford

$10K