NAFC Capacity Fund Grant

NAFC Capacity Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc
Amount: US $20,000 - US $30,000
Last Updated: March 10, 2026

Summary

Overview

NAFC Open Grant/Product Donation Applications The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is the only nonprofit 501c(3) organization whose mission is solely focused on the issues and needs of the medically underserved throughout the nation and the more than 1,400 Free and Charitable Clinics that serve them. The NAFC has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar and a 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator. Founded in 2001 and headquartered near Washington, D.C., the NAFC is working to ensure that the medically underserved have access to affordable quality healthcare and strives to be a national voice promoting quality healthcare for all. For more information about the NAFC, including how to become a member, please visit https://www.nafcclinics.org. NAFC Capacity Fund The NAFC Capacity Fund supports investments that strengthen clinic and pharmacy infrastructure and organizational effectiveness. This funding is designed to help NAFC members build the systems, tools, and capabilities needed to operate more efficiently, improve quality, and expand their ability to serve patients over time.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Please note the following grant policies, applicable to all NAFC grants:Eligibility includes organizations being members of the NAFC in good standing.Grant awards will depend on the scope of the project and related budget justification.Generally, grants cover a one-year period from their receipt.Grant awardees will provide a 6-month and 12-month online report to the NAFC that will be measured against metrics submitted in the original proposal.Requested funds may only be used for the specific project request.NAFC Capacity FundApplicants must maintain active membership status throughout the application and grant period.Reallocation of expenses to new categories or among budget categories in the approved budget must be approved if the reallocation exceeds 10% of the total Grant or $10,000, whichever is lower.Grantee organizations will receive one $20,000-$30,000 payment from the NAFC; the grant award will depend on the scope of the project and related budget justification, covering a one-year period from its receipt. There is no limitation on the funding amount requested that goes to salaries or overhead expenses necessary to run the program.Examples of capacity funding include:Electronic Health Record (EHR) implementation or optimizationQuality improvement (QI) initiatives and systemsTechnology upgrades (hardware, software, cybersecurity)Staff training and professional developmentWorkflow or operational improvementsData tracking, reporting, and analytics toolsPharmacy management or inventory systemsTelehealth infrastructure and platformsPolicy and procedure developmentLearning management systems or training tools You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Eligibility includes organizations being members of the NAFC in good standing.

Ineligibility

Funding is not permitted to be reallocated or used for university or parent organization general or indirect overhead costs.Awards cannot be used for the following:Debt retirementCosts already encumbered or to be reimbursedLobbying and political activities Capital campaigns/improvements Evangelical work by religious organizations Individuals Scholarships for individualsFundraising drives/events,Events/Conferences production Endowment funds Travel