Partnership is elevated as a core organizational value of the Health Foundation. To live this value, we are committed to listening to and collaborating with people across communities, sectors, and across differences, in recognition that we accomplish more together.
Efforts supported within this portfolio of work involve Health Foundation staff in their development and planning, outside of other programming with defined timelines and parameters. Our history of working with other organizations and funders is key in leveraging resources and bringing innovative ideas to scale.
Efforts within this portfolio include our partnerships with:
Finger Lakes Vaccination Program – The Finger Lakes Vaccination Program is a collaborative funding program designed to help partners execute tailored communications and innovative, vaccine distribution strategies ensuring equity, transparency and efficiently in COVID-19 immunization efforts. The program leveraged an unprecedented collaboration of university and health systems, public health departments, county administrations, and community nonprofit organizations, administering vaccine doses to over 33,000 individuals in 2021 and achieving large increases in vaccination rates in the most impacted zip codes and populations.
Rochester/Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative (RMAPI) – RMAPI is a community collaborative working to improve quality of life in Rochester by reducing poverty and increasing self-sufficiency. To do this, RMAPI is focused on workforce development and increasing accessibility and affordability of basic needs.
ROC the Future – A Strive partnership engaging the community and community leaders to improve academic achievement starting with 3rd grade reading. The Health Foundation is a Roc the Future convener organization.
Latino American Health Coalition – The Latino Health Coalition works to improve health equity for the Hispanic community in the Rochester-Finger Lakes region. The long-standing advisory group has addressed a variety of health concerns for Latinos, including youth risk behaviors, language barriers, economic stress and cultural competency. Members of the Latino Health Coalition include leaders from community nonprofits, hospital systems, insurers, business, government and other organizations.
African American Health Coalition – The African American Health Coalition seeks to improve health equity for Black residents in the Rochester-Finger Lakes region. The long-standing advisory group brings together community leaders and health professionals to coordinate efforts to improve health for communities of color. Members include representatives from government, health care systems, health insurers, community nonprofits, higher education and other organizations.
The Greater Rochester Health Foundation values the power of community and fundraising events to strengthen connections between nonprofits and the people they serve. Through our Community Event Fund, we support events that promote health equity and advance initiatives in our nine-county region. This fund is open to Health Foundation grantees and other mission-aligned nonprofits.
At this time, we have fully allocated all available funds for events taking place in quarter 2 (May, June, July).
If you are applying for an event occurring during this quarter, please note that your request will be automatically declined due to limited funding availability, even if you are applying within the usual one-month window. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to apply again for an upcoming event in a future quarter or for this same event next year.
Eligible Event Types:
Annual dinners, luncheons, and galas
Athletic fundraisers (golf tournaments, charity runs, etc.)
Health fairs, screenings, and vaccine clinics
Educational community events
Staff trainings
Applicant Requirements:
Must have current 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
Submit requests exclusively through our online portal (no phone or email requests)
Request limit: up to $5,000
Ineligible Applicants & Activities:
Government entities, political groups, or capital campaigns
Events managed or funded through national headquarters. Local chapters must directly receive and manage funds.
Review Process & Timelines:
Applications are reviewed quarterly, based on your event date (not the application date).
Quarters:
Q1: February–April
Q2: May–July
Q3: August–October
Q4: November–January
Apply as early as possible—funding is limited and may run out before quarter-end.
Deadlines: Apply at least 4 weeks before your event. Late applications will be declined.
Notification Timing:
Current-quarter events: Expect a decision within one month of applying.
Future-quarter events: Notifications sent during the quarter of your event.
Please refrain from requesting status updates before the notification period.
Additional Notes:
We fund one event per organization per calendar year.
Submission does not guarantee funding.
If your event is not funded, you’re welcome to reapply for a future event.
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