Mission

Rockbridge Community Health Foundation supports nonprofit- and faith-based programs that focus on improving the health, welfare, and health education of the residents in the service area of Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital with annual grants.

History

As a supporting organization for the Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital, Rockbridge Community Health Foundation received a substantial increase in their invested funds when Carilion Clinic acquired the hospital in November 2020. A local board of stakeholders in the community health and joint members of Carilion Hospital Board (CRBH) was appointed, and the mission of funding local health initiatives was underway. Live Healthy Rockbridge, a coalition of Rockbridge organizations, and the Community Health Needs Assessment indicated primary areas of need in our community and divided them into categories of Physical, Mental, and Socioeconomic Health and Wellness. Each year, in March, grants are made to non-profit organizations from the earning of the foundation’s invested funds.

How to Apply

The easy-to-complete Grant Application on this website serves all applicant requests. Starting in 2024, the Foundation is also seeking multi-year grant applications from applicants who would initiate new programs to address the highest priorities in the Rockbridge Community Health Needs Assessment. For more information please contact Hattie Myers at director@rchealthfoundation.org. Organizations that apply for the multiyear grant, may also apply for the single year grant cycle. You may forward additional information (such as financial records) to director@rchealthfoundation.org. Applications are welcomed from agencies, nonprofit and faith-based organizations that strive to improve the health and welfare of our communities.   We encourage organizations that align with our mission and seek to support and enhance efforts that address the health, welfare, and health education of residents in the local areas served by Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital to apply.

Grant Cycles

Applications may be made throughout the year. The deadline is February 1, of each year. Applicants will be notified in writing following the Hospital Board Meeting on the third Thursday of March. Funding Grants are dispersed to successful applicants in early June.

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