Funding Amount

US $5,000 - US $10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • 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.

Not eligible / not funded

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

Overview

NAFC Open Grant/Product Donation Applications
The NAFC has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar and a 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator. For more information about the NAFC, including how to become a member, please visit https://www.nafcclinics.org.
The NAFC Response & Emergency Needs Fund is designed to address urgent and unforeseen challenges that threaten operations or patient access to care within NAFC member organizations. These organizations often operate with limited reserves, making them especially vulnerable to unexpected repairs, equipment failures, workforce disruptions, or community emergencies. This fund provides rapid, flexible support to help stabilize operations and ensure continuity of care for uninsured and underserved patients.

Eligibility

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 Response & Emergency Needs 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 $5,000-$10,000 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.
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

What National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
44
Total given
$1.12M
Median grant
$30K
Range
$6,000–$45K
  • By dollars: Ohio 21%, Pennsylvania 14%, Tennessee 11%. Top recipient cities: Columbus, OH; Doylestown, PA; Joliet, IL.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 55% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio · Columbus, OH

    To provide financial assistance with healthcare to uninsured and underinsured

    $45K

  • Ohio Latino Health Network · Columbus, OH

    To provide financial assistance with healthcare to uninsured and underinsured

    $45K

  • Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic · Doylestown, PA

    To provide financial assistance with healthcare to uninsured and underinsured

    $45K

  • Volunteers in Medicine - PA · Wilkesbarre, PA

    To provide financial assistance with healthcare to uninsured and underinsured

    $45K

  • Helping Hands Health and Wellness Center · Columbus, OH

    To provide financial assistance with healthcare to uninsured and underinsured

    $45K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Free clinics
  • Healthcare

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