The New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) is currently accepting proposals for the 2023 Special Projects Fund to improve the health of all New Yorkers.
Donor Name: New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth)
State: New York
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 10/12/2022
Size of the Grant $300,000
Details:
NYHealth’s efforts are concentrated on specific priority areas, but to ensure flexibility and responsiveness to other important health issues, the Special Projects Fund supports projects that are outside of those areas.
All projects must have an impact on New Yorkers either at a local, regional, or statewide level. Special Projects Fund awards should be considered one-time, nonrenewable funding opportunities. Only in exceptional circumstances would NYHealth consider making an additional grant for a project that has been previously funded.
Budget Information
Projects will be assessed for the appropriateness of budget as it relates to the proposed scope of work and timeline. Funding requests can range from $50,000 to a maximum of $300,000. Special Projects Fund grants are typically in the $250,000 range. Funds requested must be commensurate with the work proposed.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant is a nonprofit organization with a 501[c][3] IRS designation or a for-profit organization with a significant ability to impact New York State.
- Project directly aligns with NYHealth’s mission.
- Applicant clearly articulates a pressing community need, an opportunity to address a gap, and a focus on historically marginalized populations.
- Applicant clearly articulates goals, timelines, objectives, and measurable outcomes.
- Project has an effective evaluation plan, including measures for local, regional, or statewide impact.
- Applicant has experience, potential, and readiness to complete the project successfully.
- Project builds collaboration among organizations.
- Project has a strong potential for replication elsewhere in New York State or nationally.
- Applicant articulates how the project will be financially and programmatically sustainable after onetime grant support from NYHealth (particularly relevant for projects that start new services).
- Applicant can demonstrate how and why the initiative represents a special opportunity for NYHealth funding.
- Applicant demonstrates a degree of creativity or innovation.
Projects Not Eligible for Funding:
- Projects that address any of the 2023 priority areas: Healthy Food, Healthy Lives; Primary Care; or Veterans’ Health.
- Projects that involve funding of ongoing services or activities similar to the normal activities undertaken by an organization.
- Requests for core support/organizational infrastructure. Core support includes baseline operating and administrative costs, board development, staff development unrelated to the project, recouping revenue losses, and fundraising activities.
- Projects that involve the purchase, installation, or upgrade of health information technology systems, including electronic medical records and other equipment.
- Projects that are biomedical research-oriented.
- Projects that focus on lobbying.
- Capital expenses (e.g., buildings, vehicles, rent).
For more information, visit Special Projects Fund.
