The Greater Rochester Health Foundation recognizes that engaging community events and fundraising events can forge meaningful connections between nonprofit organizations and the people they serve. Through our Community Event Fund, open to Health Foundation grantees as well as other mission-aligned nonprofit organizations in our nine-county area of service, we strive to support events that advance health equity and initiatives within the region. These events can include: 

• Annual dinners, luncheons, and galas 
• Athletic fundraising events (golf tournaments, charity runs, etc.) 
• Health fairs/screenings/vaccine clinics 
• Educational events for the community  
• Staff trainings 

Ineligible applicants and activities: 

• We cannot fund government entities, political groups or organizations, or capital campaigns.   

All applicants must have a current 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and we ask that all applicants follow these guidelines when submitting a request: 

• Submission of request through the online portal using the link below. No telephone requests or emailed applications will be reviewed.  
• Submission request maximum is $5,000. 
• Requests are reviewed on a rolling basis with priority based on fit with the Health Foundation’s mission and values along with timing of the event.   

We have closed Quarter 1, and will only be funding events that take place AFTER April 30th, 2024. Please apply at least four weeks prior to your event, with the understanding that the entire process, from application review to final payment, may take up to four weeks to complete. Your organization will be notified of the Greater Rochester Health Foundation’s decision within two weeks of the request submission. 

Greater Rochester Health Foundation will consider funding one event per organization per calendar year. Submission of an event does not guarantee funding.