Health Safety Net Grants

VHCF health safety net grants work to increase access to primary care for uninsured Virginians and those who live in areas with limited access to care.  Health safety net funding focuses on projects that address one or more of these priorities:

	Developing or expanding patient capacity
	Establishing a broader scope of services
	Creating local systems of care
	Strengthening the infrastructure of health safety net providers

Grants can be used to fund innovative approaches to communities' primary care needs or to replicate one of VHCF's Models That Made It. 

It's important to note that VHCF does not fund projects that are just good ideas, it funds projects that are great ideas backed by well thought out plans of action. Applications for health safety net funding are scrutinized thoroughly to ensure strong project leadership, a well articulated vision, a solid operating plan, community support, and long term financial viability.

Interested in applying for a Health Safety Net grant?  Check the eligibility requirements and review the Grant Guidelines (PDF).  For additional information, contact VHCF Program Officers Amanda Farnum or Sherrina Gibson.

Integral to VHCF's Child Health Insurance Initiative are geographically targeted Project Connect grants.  These grants fund local outreach and enrollment efforts for uninsured children eligible for FAMIS and FAMIS Plus, Virginia's state-sponsored health insurance programs for children.

	Project Connect grants are made possible by a partnership with the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services.
	Applications for Project Connect grants are solicited via special requests for proposals as new funds become available.   View the most recent Request for Proposal (deadline was January 2008).

Medication Assistance Program Grants

Medication Assistance Program (MAP) grants provide funds to help uninsured adults obtain prescription medicines.  MAP grants fund medication assistance caseworkers at local organizations who help eligible uninsured Virginians obtain free medicines for chronic illnesses via brand name pharmaceutical companies' Patient Assistance Programs.

	Funding for MAP grants has been targeted to some of Virginia's most economically disadvantaged regions.
	As more funds become available for MAPs, requests for MAP grant proposals will be issued.