General Eligibility Requirements
Organizations may apply for a grant from VHCF only if they are:
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A private non-profit agency holding a 501(c)3 tax-exemption; |
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An affiliate of a 501(c)3 tax-exempt agency; |
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An applicant for federal tax-exemption under 501(c)3; or |
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A public agency. |
Health Safety Net Grants
VHCF health safety net grants can be used by organizations that meet the general eligibility requirements to:
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Develop or expand patient capacity; |
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Establish a broader scope of services; |
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Create local systems of care; and/or |
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Strengthen the infrastructure of health safety net providers. |
These grants cannot be used to:
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Fund research projects that lack a direct primary care service component; |
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Replace funding from a previously-existing source, public or private, which has been reduced or eliminated; |
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Fund portions of existing operations; or |
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Underwrite sponsorships. |
Project Connect Grants Project Connect grants:
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Can be used only by organizations in geographically targeted communities to help increase enrollment and retention in the state-sponsored health insurance programs for children, FAMIS and FAMIS Plus. |
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Can be applied for only via special requests for proposals as new funds become available. The most recent Request for Proposal submission deadline was January 2008. |
RxRelief Virginia Grants
RxRelief Virginia grants:
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Are special grants that can be used only by local Medication Assistance Programs in economically disadvantaged regions to help uninsured adults obtain prescription medicines; |
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Can be applied for only via special requests for proposals. As more funds become available for MAPs, new requests for MAP grant proposals will be issued. |
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