Building a Healthier Region

Centered in equity, the Greater Rochester Health Foundation is on a mission to pursue and invest in solutions that build a healthier region where all people can thrive.


The Health Foundation is a private, self-endowed nonprofit grantmaking organization committed to making a difference across communities in the Greater Rochester Region.

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Uplifting the meaningful work being done to build a healthier region where all people can thrive

News

Greater Rochester Health Foundation – May 2025

Our May newsletter is here, featuring new efforts to support health equity across Greater Rochester. Learn about our Rapid Response Fund, offering up to $75,000 to help nonprofits navigate urgent funding gaps.

There’s still time to submit your idea to our Call for Ideas—community-driven proposals are due next week!

We spotlight HCR Home Care for expanding home healthcare outreach in Black communities, and share opportunities from MHA Rochester and the Indigenous Health Coalition in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

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New Rapid Response Fund Open for Nonprofits in Crisis

We know many of our nonprofit partners are facing sudden funding cuts and contract changes, making it harder to serve the community.

That’s why we’ve launched a Rapid Response Fund to offer short-term relief grants—up to $75,000—for nonprofits experiencing immediate funding disruptions. This fund is here to help you keep doing the work our community depends on.

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Greater Rochester Health Foundation – April 2025

Our April 2025 newsletter is out! In our Grantee Spotlight: Find out how 441 Ministries Beechwood, Inc is uplifting tenants in Beechwood, meet the inspiring Women’s Foundation of Genesee Valley graduates securing $500K+ in funding, and celebrate Rochester Deaf Kitchen’s fight for food equity. Plus, in Health Foundation news: explore new funding opportunities, a call for nonprofit financial health consultants, and staff and board highlights from the PEAK2025 conference and Jordan Health’s diabetes awareness event!

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