Healthy Behaviors Healthy Spaces Grants
This funding record is inactive. Please see the program website or contact the program
sponsor to
determine if this program is currently accepting applications or will open again in the future.
Kelvin Turner II
757.539.8810
kturner@obicihcf.org
Obici Healthcare Foundation awards grants for projects to improve the overall health and well-being of residents in the Western Tidewater region of Virginia and North Carolina. Funding is intended for "shovel-ready" projects that develop or improve community infrastructure to promote physical activity and healthy eating behaviors. Examples include but are not limited to playgrounds, walking trails, public parks, community gardens, farmers markets, healthy corner stores, and mobile markets.
Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and government agencies that are located in or that serve communities within the Obici Healthcare Foundation service area.
City municipalities, schools, churches, and faith-based organizations are eligible to apply.
One-year, one-time grants of up to $50,000 are available.
Links to application instructions and the online application portal are available on the program website.
There are 2 funding cycles during the year with the following deadlines:
- September 8
- December 7
Applicants are strongly encouraged to schedule a call or meeting with a staff member at least 2 weeks prior to submitting a proposal to discuss the alignment and feasibility of their project.
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application status, please contact funders directly. Summaries are provided
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