Dear Community Partner:
Augusta Health will offer funding opportunities for programs focused on the priority areas of need identified in the most recent Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). August Health's Board of Directors and its Community Partnership Committee oversees the funding process and approves funding recommendations as part of its overall focus on community health improvement.
The latest CHNA is available on Augusta Health's website at https://www.augustahealth.com/service/community-outreach/community-health-needs-
assessment/. Programs with intended outcomes in the following priority areas will be considered:
Access to Health Care
Mental Health and Substance Use
Chronic Disease Prevention
Housing
Applications will also be considered for Community Building programs, which address root causes of social determinants of health in our community (ex. workforce development, transportation, education, etc.)
In addition to serving the residents of Staunton, Augusta County, Waynesboro and surrounding communities, organizations eligible for Strategic Funding grant funding must have:
Designation as a 501(c)3 nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, or serve as a public agency
Demonstrated core competency in a priority area of focus listed above.
A program that is ready for implementation in January 2027, and includes an evaluation
method for measurable outcomes to demonstrate the effectiveness of an evidence-
based program. Funds awarded must be spent in Calendar Year 2027.
A track record of consistent demonstrated outcomes following program implementation,
as well as grant report compliance.
Organizations are asked to provide photos of the funded program to be used on Augusta Health's social media platforms.
High priority will be given to collaborative programs involving multiple organizations and those intended to make a significant impact on the area of identified need.
Grant applications for new funding partners can range from $2,500-$5,000. Future Strategic Funding grants can range from $2,500-$25,000. Applications for funding are available through
Kaleidoscope and must be submitted by 11:59 pm on September 15, 2026.
Funding progress reports are required in June and December of 2027, to be submitted
electronically through our grant software online.
For technical questions about the submission, please contact Krystal Moyers at [email protected]
Funding decisions will be announced by December 31, 2026.
We look forward to working with all of you this year to improve the health of our community.