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New York State Health Foundation 2009 Special Projects Fund

 
Program
web site		 http://www.nyshealthfoundation.org/section/funding
/2009_special_projects_fund
Sponsor New York State Health Foundation
Deadlines Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Purpose The New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) has a broad mission to improve the health of New York State residents. In order to have a tangible impact, most of the Foundation's grantmaking is focused on three priority areas: expanding health insurance coverage, improving the management and prevention of diabetes, and encouraging the integration of substance use and mental health services.
Eligibility NYSHealth will consider proposals from existing nonprofit (501[c][3]) and for-profit organizations with a significant presence in New York State. Applicant organizations must show that proposed projects further the charitable mission of the New York State Health Foundation.
Geographic
coverage		 New York
Amount of
funding		 $6 million in grants.
Application
process		 Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the Foundation to determine whether a proposed project fits the funding criteria prior to completing and submitting a full application. Such inquiries should be one page in length and must use the inquiry outline provided.

Please click here to download the inquiry outline. Initial inquiries must be e-mailed to them at specialprojectsfund@nyshealth.org. NYSHealth staff will review the one-page inquiries on an ongoing basis and respond to potential applicants.

Please click here to view the "2009 Special Projects Fund Request for Proposals and Applications Instructions" for detailed guidelines on responding to the RFP.

There are three deadlines for full proposals in 2009: January 29th, March 5th, and June 4th.

 

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For more information about the NYSHealth Special Projects Fund, please click here to consult their Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

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