When is the deadline for Wyoming County Community Health Foundation General Grants?

The deadline is March 31, 2027.

Wyoming County Community Health Foundation General Grants

Q: How much funding does Wyoming County Community Health Foundation General Grants provide?

Wyoming County Community Health Foundation General Grants provides Up to $5,000 in funding.

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Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

March 31, 2027

357 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Wyoming County Community Health Foundation Grants

Overview: The Wyoming County Community Health Foundation (WCCHF) awards grants to programs and organizations that improve the health and wellness of people in Wyoming County, PA and surrounding communities.

Geographic Scope: Wyoming County, PA and surrounding communities

Focus Areas:

Health Care Access

Drug Abuse Prevention

Mental Health

Family Health

Poverty Reduction

Drop-Out Prevention

Nutrition

Suicide Prevention

Health Care Education

Employment

Wellness Programs

Vaccination Initiatives

Healthcare Career Development

Current Limitations:

Funding Cap: Temporarily limited to grants under $5,000.00

Not Funded: Capital improvements are not considered at this time

Mission & Vision:

Mission: Focus on programs and organizations that improve health and wellness in Wyoming County, PA and surrounding communities

Vision: To be recognized as a collaborative and important funding source for programs that provide enhanced health and understanding of health and wellness in communities

Evaluation Criteria (Scoring Rubric):
1. Meets a significant Wellness and/or Health Care Need in the Community (weight: 10)
2. Number of People Served (weight: 5)
3. Significant Impact on People's Lives (weight: 4)
4. Systematic Improvement vs. Band-Aid or Token Effort (weight: 4)
5. Partners with Other Community Resources (weight: 6)
6. Addresses Multiple Community Needs to Maximize Return for Investment (weight: 9)
7. Helps Sustain Community Hospital (weight: 7)
8. Enhances WCCHF Reputation and Provides Results Supporting Planned Giving (weight: 6)
9. Professional Execution of the Initiative (weight: 6)
10. Cost Benefit (Affordability, Total cost, Cost Per Person Served) (weight: 8)
11. Total Cost/Grant Amount Requested (weight: 5)
12. Application Reflects Use of Evidence-Based Best Practices (weight: 6)

Contact Information:

Phone: 570-396-8052

Fax: 570-836-4569

Mailing Address: Wyoming County Community Health Foundation, 5954 SR Tunkhannock, PA

Executive Director Email: WYoffice@wyoming-county-health.org (Shealynn Shave)

Timeline:

Letter of Intent Deadline: February 1st (annually)

Grant Application Deadline: March 31st (annually)

Review Date: October (Program Committee evaluation)

Funding Decision: Approximately 1-2 weeks from review meeting date

Fund Availability: Within 4 months of funding decision

How to Apply

Application Process

Step 1: Submit Letter of Intent

Deadline: February 1st of each year

Submission: Email to WYoffice@wyoming-county-health.org (Executive Director, Shealynn Shave)

Required Content:

- Description of the project or activity
- Explanation of how the project/activity fits WCCHF mission and goals
- Estimate of the amount to be requested

Step 2: Submit Grant Application (if Letter of Intent is accepted)

Deadline: March 31st of each year

Important Note: Acceptance of the Letter of Intent does not guarantee funding approval

Submission Address: Wyoming County Community Health Foundation, 5954 SR Tunkhannock, PA (Phone: 570-396-8052, Fax: 570-836-4569)

Application Instructions:

Download the .pdf application form from the website

Read all instructions thoroughly before beginning

Be thorough and do not skip questions unless they do not apply

Avoid repetition of ideas

Be concise yet informative

Write a clean, understandable narrative

Apply evidence-based best practices