WHF Unsolicited Grant: Project/Program Proposals (Grant Cycles 1, 2, and 3)

WHF Unsolicited Grant: Project/Program Proposals (Grant Cycles 1, 2, and 3)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Williamsburg Health Foundation
Last Updated: March 28, 2026

Summary

The Williamsburg Health Foundation (WHF) offers the Responsive Grant to enhance health in Greater Williamsburg. This private foundation supports nonprofit organizations and government agencies focused on improving opportunities for uninsured and underinsured populations. Priority is given to proposals that align with WHF's mission, demonstrate collaboration, and create stronger health systems. For more details, visit their Strategic Plan online.

Overview

Note: WHF has two separate Unsolicited Grant applications: 1) Project/Program proposals and 2) Capital Project proposals. About the Williamsburg Health Foundation The Williamsburg Health Foundation (WHF) is an independent private foundation dedicated to improving the health and well-being of those who live in Greater Williamsburg. The Foundation is focused on strengthening the healthcare safety-net for uninsured and underinsured individuals and supports programs and activities that target behavioral and social risk factors that influence health throughout the life span. WHF awards grants to nonprofit organizations as well as local and state government agencies that serve residents in our service area of the City of Williamsburg, James City County, and York County. Grantmaking With the goal of enhancing health in Greater Williamsburg, WHF is interested in evidence-based, promising, or previously successful approaches, and new ideas. WHF welcomes proposals from eligible entities that prioritize positive outcomes for populations with low incomes and target one or more of these underlying factors affecting lifelong health and well-being: Access to care: Availability, affordability, and quality of health-related services.Economic Advancement: Financial literacy and capability to access essential resources.Healthy Living: A way of living that lowers the risk of being seriously ill. Grant Priorities As the Foundation’s funds are finite and the good work of nonprofit organizations and others is limitless, we have established the funding priorities outlined in the grantmaking guidelines. Priority consideration is given to proposals which: Align with the Foundation’s vision, mission, overarching goal, and strategies. Impact the health of economically disadvantaged individuals, including those who are uninsured and underinsured. Demonstrate collaboration, defined as aligning work among partners. Unsolicited Grants/Proposals The Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals through three grant cycles annually. Applying for an Unsolicited Grant requires the submission of WHF’s online grant application. WHF has two separate Unsolicited Grant applications: 1) project/program proposals and 2) capital project proposals. Both applications require organizations to identify the need, target population, strategy for addressing the need, and alignment of the proposed request with WHF’s strategic plan and funding strategies. Project/Program Proposals Support for specific sets of activities conducted by an organization, within a specified timeframe or on an ongoing basis. The project/program application requires interested applicants to attach a completed WHF Program Budget Packet located on WHF’s website.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The following types of organizations may apply for funding:Nonprofit corporations with 501(c)3 tax status as demonstrated by an IRS determination and filing of IRS form 990 or 990EZ. State or local government agenciesNote: Applicants may use a fiscal sponsor to meet agency eligibility. New or emerging organizations without 501(c)(3) status are permitted to apply through a tax-exempt organization acting as fiscal sponsor. The fiscal sponsor must maintain full discretion and control over any awarded grant funds and should have the organizational capacity to manage and accept the risks involved with fiscal sponsorship.Service AreaWHF invests in organizations and programs serving residents of Greater Williamsburg which is defined as the City of Williamsburg, James City County, and York County.

Ineligibility

IndividualsMulti-year funding Fundraising events (e.g., galas, dinners, tournaments) Endowments Direct lobbying or political campaign efforts Retrospective funding Sponsorships