UVM Medical Center Community Health Investment Fund

Grant for Nonprofits Addressing Community Health Needs

$5,000–$25k

Amount

Cash

Rolling

Deadline

Vermont

Geography

Local

Grant

Type

Non Profit

Medicine & Clinical Services
Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Community Development & Housing
Social Justice & Equity

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About this grant

Provides one-time grants to nonprofit and government organizations for urgent, unpredictable, or gap-filling community health projects. Funded projects typically address equipment purchases, pilot programs for health-disparate populations, gap funding, or prevention events. Projects must align with top community health priorities including mental health, healthcare access, and community connectedness.

What you get

Grant award typically ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 (no minimum or maximum)
Monthly committee review of submitted applications
Low-barrier, quick-turnaround funding for urgent or unforeseen needs
Access to listening sessions for application guidance

How to apply

Confirmation of nonprofit/government status and geographic eligibility
Organization name, mission statement, and website
Project summary including problem, activities, population served, and outcomes
Selection of applicable health priority areas and social determinants of health domains
Funding amount requested
Detailed project budget (all revenue and expenses)
Description of other funding sources explored
Description of health equity and inclusive practices

Eligibility

Must be a federally recognized nonprofit or government organization (fiscal sponsors allowed)
Project must primarily support community members in Chittenden and/or Grand Isle counties
Project must align with at least one 2025 top community health priority
Must not be a capital campaign or capital improvement
Must not be a request for basic, ongoing facility maintenance
Pilot projects must have multiple revenue sources (not sole funder)
Staffing positions must have clear, sustainable funding plans
Must not be a fiscal budget shortfall request

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Grant for Nonprofits Addressing Community Health Needs

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