How much funding does Rapid Response Grant Program provide?

Rapid Response Grant Program provides Most grants under $1,000; program limited to less than $5,000 annually in funding.

When is the deadline for Rapid Response Grant Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Rapid Response Grant Program?

Geography: Work must benefit residents in one or multiple towns within Foundation for Community Health's catchment area. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Rapid Response Grant Program offered?

Rapid Response Grant Program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Rapid Response Grant Program

Foundation for Community Health Inc

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Funding Amount

Most grants under $1,000; program limited to less than $5,000 annually

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Geography

Work must benefit residents in one or multiple towns within Foundation for Community Health's catchment area

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Initiatives with 501(c)3 fiscal sponsors

Other requirements

Geographic Scope: Foundation for Community Health's catchment area (17 communities across Connecticut and New York)

Overview

Purpose: Supporting emergency and time-sensitive opportunities

Eligibility:

501(c)3 organizations
Initiatives with 501(c)3 fiscal sponsors
Work must benefit residents in one or multiple towns within Foundation for Community Health's catchment area

Geographic Scope: Foundation for Community Health's catchment area (17 communities across Connecticut and New York)

Grant Amounts:

Most grants under $1,000
Program limited to less than $5,000 annually in total funding

Funding Criteria:
Grants support work that aligns with the Foundation for Community Health's mission and funding priorities, defined as:

Emergency: The unexpected and unplanned event or situation that requires an immediate and time-limited response

Time Sensitive: An opportunity that is short-term in duration

Timeline: Requests are typically approved within 2 weeks

How to Apply

Application Process

Applications follow a rolling deadline process.

Required Information:
Specific application materials not detailed in provided content, but applicants should contact Sarah, Program Lead, directly for guidance.

Submission: Contact foundation to discuss time-sensitive or emergent need

Timeline: Requests are typically approved within 2 weeks

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What Foundation for Community Health Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 17
Total given: $839K
Median grant: $22K
Range: $7,500–$208K

By dollars: Connecticut 76%, New York 24%. Top recipient cities: Torrington, CT; Lakeville, CT; Sharon, CT.
24% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
35% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Lakeville Journal Millerton News Media Inc · Lakeville, CT

General operating support

$208K
The Housing Collective Inc · Bridgeport, CT

2025-2028 lc-cho operating support

$165K
Sharon Hospital · Sharon, CT

Peter h. smith fund, medical education

$109K
North East Community Center Inc · Millerton, NY

Tri-corner nutrition security coalition - regional stewardship initiative

$89K
Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County Inc · Poughkeepsie, NY

Prescription assistance fund

$56K