Community Grant Program

Community Grant Program

Funder: ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities

Mission: To further healthcare, education, and community involvement in Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia through philanthropy and fundraising for Appalachian Regional Healthcare.

Program Overview

The ARH Foundation accepts grant applications on a continuous/rolling basis from nonprofit organizations within their service area. Grants will not exceed $5,000.

Funding Criteria

All proposals must demonstrate:
• Sound plan to increase health and well-being of a group or community within ARH Service Region
• Specific and measurable goals for project evaluation
• Desire to promote coordination and collaboration among organizations to prevent duplication of services
• Evidence of realistic organizational planning and management

Geographic Scope

Service Areas:
• Eastern Kentucky
• Southern West Virginia
• Programs outside these areas may be considered if they provide direct services to residents within these regions

Eligibility

• Eligible Organizations: Nonprofit organizations deemed tax-exempt under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and governmental agencies serving the aforementioned areas
• One Grant Per Year: Agencies may submit only one grant application per year
• Reapplication Waiting Period: Organizations (including co-applicants) that have received a grant from the ARH Foundation must wait five years to reapply
• The Foundation reserves the right to change eligibility criteria as it continues to evolve

Project Areas Considered for Funding

• Education: Activities that promote or strengthen health and healthy lifestyle education
• Health: Activities that improve health outcomes
• Human Services: Activities that support public protection, employment/jobs, food and nutrition, agriculture, housing and shelter, public safety, disaster preparedness, and relief
• Other Civic Endeavors: Activities that enhance health and quality of life in communities
• Project may be new, expansion/modification of existing program, or collaborative effort

Project Areas NOT Considered for Funding

• Capital or Endowment Campaigns
• Requests for funding to reduce or retire organization debt
• Political parties or campaigns
• Operating costs not directly related to proposed project
• Event sponsorships, annual appeals, and membership contributions
• Travel expenses for groups or individuals (bands, sports teams, classes)
• Scholarships or other grants to individuals

Grant Approval Timeline

Grant awards are made in April, July, October, and January

Contact Information

Leslie Hammer - lhammer@arh.org