Greater Rochester Health Foundation: Community Event Fund Grant

The Greater Rochester Health Foundation's Community Event Fund supports health equity initiatives in a nine-county region. Events eligible for funding include health fairs, athletic fundraisers, and educational community gatherings. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status can apply for grants up to $5,000. Applications are reviewed quarterly, and funding is limited for events occurring in Q3. Early applications are encouraged to enhance chances of receiving support.

The Greater Rochester Health Foundation values the power of community and fundraising events to strengthen connections between nonprofits and the people they serve. Through our Community Event Fund, we support events that promote health equity and advance initiatives in our nine-county region.

Eligibility

This fund is open to Health Foundation grantees and other mission-aligned nonprofits.Eligible Event Types:Annual dinners, luncheons, and galasAthletic fundraisers (golf tournaments, charity runs, etc.)Health fairs, screenings, and vaccine clinicsEducational community eventsStaff trainingsApplicant Requirements:Must have current 501(c)(3) nonprofit statusSubmit requests exclusively through our online portal (no phone or email requests)Request limit: up to $5,000Applications are reviewed quarterly, based on your event date (not the application date).Quarters:Q1: February–AprilQ2: May–JulyQ3: August–OctoberQ4: November–JanuaryWe fund projects that can improve the health of the communities in Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates counties.

Ineligibility

At this time, we have fully allocated all available funds for events taking place in quarter 3 (August, September, October).If you are applying for an event occurring during this quarter, please note that your request will be automatically declined due to limited funding availability, even if you are applying within the usual one-month window.Ineligible Applicants & Activities:Government entities, political groups, or capital campaignsEvents managed or funded through national headquarters. Local chapters must directly receive and manage funds.Late applications will be declined.Apply at least 4 weeks before your event.