Best Medical Equipment Grants

The Meadville Rotary Club Grants Program aims to enhance community welfare, health, and education in Meadville, PA. This initiative supports not-for-profit organizations and projects that benefit a broad community segment. With a total funding capacity of up to $10,000, eligible projects include capital improvements and program start-ups. The program embraces applications from faith-based organizations, provided they do not promote specific religious agendas. This grant fosters positive community impact and engagement.

The Cape Cod Healthcare Community Benefits Program offers annual strategic grants aimed at enhancing healthcare access and quality for Cape Cod residents. This initiative supports non-profit organizations addressing unmet health needs, focusing on the financially disadvantaged and underserved populations. Through a competitive grant process, organizations can propose projects that promote health equity and improve physical and mental health in Barnstable County, aligning with the findings of the Community Health Needs Assessment.

The Moses D. Nunnally, Jr. Charitable Trust B Grant supports charitable activities in the Greater Richmond, Virginia area, established in 1984 by Moses D. Nunnally, Jr. It focuses on arts, education, health, human services, and religion, primarily aiding local organizations. Grants range from $5,000 to $75,000, with priority given to healthcare and educational initiatives. Applications are accepted year-round but must meet specific eligibility criteria, including 501(c)(3) status.

The Windgate Charitable Trust Grant focuses on enhancing educational opportunities, health access, and community support in Arkansas. It aims to improve education through need-based scholarships and teacher preparation programs, enhance health with nursing programs and healthcare access, and strengthen community initiatives addressing food and housing insecurities. This grant is available to organizations with a history of funding from Windgate, as unsolicited inquiries are no longer accepted.

The Research Foundation is launching community grants to enhance health access and equity in Kansas City, particularly for Jackson County residents. Eligible nonprofit organizations can receive support for programs that align with the foundation's priorities, including a 10% allowance for indirect costs. The focus is on health-centric missions, ensuring the funding promotes care access and workforce retention in the healthcare sector, while adhering to the foundation's guidelines.

The Rupert Dunklau Foundation Grant supports organizations with 501(c)(3) status, focusing on Lutheran Higher Education, Health and Human Care, and Faith Strengthening. Since its establishment in 1968, the foundation has aimed to provide financial resources to ministries within the Lutheran tradition, particularly in Nebraska and surrounding states. Eligible projects must align with the foundation's mission to promote the welfare of mankind through educational and health initiatives.

The Rural Health Care Access Program (RHCAP) - Dental Care aims to enhance access to primary medical and dental services in underserved Idaho communities. With a maximum funding of $35,000 for one year, RHCAP supports projects addressing Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) and Medically Underserved Areas (MUA). Eligible applicants include registered non-profits and government entities. The program focuses on removing barriers to healthcare, including socioeconomic and geographic factors.

The Rural Health Care Access Program (RHCAP) - Primary Care aims to enhance access to primary medical and dental care in underserved Idaho communities. With funding up to $35,000 available for one-year projects, RHCAP targets areas designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) and Medically Underserved Areas (MUA). Projects may focus on community development, telehealth, or clinician recruitment, addressing barriers to care while fostering partnerships for improved healthcare delivery.

The FCH Rapid Response Grant Program offers support for emergency and time-sensitive needs of 501(c)(3) organizations within its 17-town community in northwest Connecticut. With a funding limit of under $5,000, the program aims to address critical health and equity challenges. Eligible applicants include local organizations and municipal agencies that align with FCH's mission. The program does not fund projects that do not directly benefit community residents or those that discriminate based on various factors.

The Cultivating Health Grant Program by the Foundation for Community Health aims to enhance health, well-being, and equity through strategic funding. It operates a two-stage application process, initially inviting brief concept submissions and then full proposals for approved ideas. The program supports various initiatives without fixed grant amounts, prioritizing requests that improve community living conditions. It particularly values projects that bolster municipal capacities and foster collaboration among towns to enhance health outcomes.

The Community Foundation of Northern Rosebud County offers the Signature Community Impact Grant, supporting projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in Forsyth, Angela, Ingomar, and Rosebud. Grants, up to $10,000, require significant community support and partnerships, with a focus on sustainability and addressing local needs. The granting process is competitive, emphasizing collaborations and in-kind contributions, and applicants must be a qualified non-profit or government entity.

The .ORG Impact Awards, organized by the Public Interest Registry, honor individuals and organizations connected to .ORG domains for their impactful contributions in areas such as health, education, diversity, and environmental stewardship. Participants can receive up to $50,000 for their chosen non-profit and gain visibility through various promotional platforms. This initiative not only recognizes excellence but also fosters community support and encourages innovative solutions to pressing societal issues.

The Quantum Foundation Regular Grant supports organizations focused on improving health in Palm Beach County through projects that align with its mission and vision. The foundation has over $175 million in assets and has awarded $160 million to local nonprofits. Grants typically exceed $25,000 and are aimed at enhancing health engagement, access to resources, and community connections. The foundation prioritizes initiatives that address social determinants of health, ensuring impactful community health improvements.

Creating Health Access for Next Generation Equity (CHANGE) Grant Program

Launched in 2023, the AstraZeneca Foundation’s signature Creating Health Access for Next Generation Equity (CHANGE) program works to improve access to quality healthcare.

Beginning April 1, 2026, the AstraZeneca Foundation will accept grant requests of $200,000 - $220,000 for review and consideration for its next cohort of CHANGE grant awardees. Organizations receiving funding in 2026 may be considered for renewed funding on an annual basis for two additional years, contingent upon meeting objectives, funding availability and approval by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

The intent of the grants is to provide general operating support for organizations working in innovative, collaborative ways at the community level to help improve access to quality healthcare in their community during the grant year and beyond. Our aim is for funded organizations to maximize the benefit to community members and community-based organizations and to work toward continuing their services beyond potential AstraZeneca Foundation funding.

Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.

The Healthcare Expansion Loan Program II (HELP II) offers low-interest loans to California's non-profit small or rural health facilities. With loan amounts ranging from $25,000 to $1.5 million, borrowers can utilize funds for property purchases, equipment, and renovation projects. To qualify, applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria, including being a licensed health facility and demonstrating fiscal soundness. This program aims to enhance healthcare access and services across the state, providing crucial financial support to eligible organizations.

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation supports Arizona-based organizations through its Charitable Event Sponsorship Process. Grant opportunities are offered to programs addressing chronic conditions, mental health, health equity, and substance use disorders. Non-profit organizations and academic institutions are eligible for funding, while lobbying and capital expenditures are excluded. Applications are accepted starting in January, with reviews conducted on the 15th of each month, promoting impactful health initiatives across the state.

Strengthen Systems of Health

Goal 1: Strengthen systems of health by catalyzing health systems to be accessible, equitable, and deliver health not just health care.

Outcome 1: Resource allocation and system reform in the health sector reflect the goal of health, not just healthcare.

Strategy 1:Dollar & Sense- Support change in healthcare financing to incent investment in improving community health.

EHF desires to work with institutions that are willing to look at new ways of paying for improved health outcomes. We invite proposals that address innovative programs to pilot, transition, and scale approaches that change the way in which positive health outcomes are financially rewarded.

Examples of this kind of work include but are not limited to:

• Pay for Success initiatives: piloting models that incent spending on prevention by inviting private sector investors to bear up-front costs as well as risk of failure
• Value-based care contracts: supporting community-based clinics in undertaking contracts with payers that reward measurable improvement in health outcomes, as opposed to reimbursing for quantity of services delivered
• Incenting investment in social determinants of health: working with Texas Medicaid, local governments, and managed care organizations to align value-based payment program incentives and other payment structures with interventions that address social determinants of health
• Accountable Communities of Health: supporting the development of the ACH model within EHF’s service area that addresses the critical gap between clinical care and community services by systematically identifying and addressing the health-related social needs of patients through screening, referral and community navigation services.
• Clinic-centric organizational leadership and partnership development: implementing formal and informal network structures (Accountable Care Organizations (ACO), Independent Practice Associations (IPA), and Management Services Organizations (MCO)) to leverage emerging models of care delivery and reimbursement.
• Clinic financial and operational analysis, management, and strategy: building capacity to evaluate likely financial outcomes associated with at-risk financial compensation terms, engaging with MCOs to explore and define partnerships, including developing and implementing risk-based contracts, and establishing and managing performance-based incentives.

Strategy 2: Working Upstream- Support community-based clinics in addressing the social determinants of health.

EHF is interested in incenting clinics to target upstream factors that influence population health, beyond what the healthcare system has historically been able to address on its own. In the spirit of population health management, we envision grant investments that focus on equipping clinics to serve as the trusted community partner capable of connecting and addressing both medical and non-medical needs.

Social determinants are broadly defined as “the conditions in which people are born, grow, live work and age” and may include economic stability, neighborhood and physical environment, education, food, community and social context, and the healthcare system. Although it is known that the social determinants of health have a larger influence on health outcomes than healthcare alone, there are few structured ways for community-based clinics to identify and address non-medical social needs experienced by patients seen in a clinic setting.

EHF supports community-based clinics to collect, analyze, and act on data and information on the social determinants of health that impact their patients. Understanding that clinics may serve as the coordinator – and not necessarily provider – of necessary social services, we support collaborative approaches that place the clinic as the broker of these relationships with local partners. We also recognize that clinics are embedded in the fabric of their communities in unique ways and support clinics in providing leadership for community prevention efforts, especially those that integrate the community as a co-creator of the work. In proposing approaches that address social determinants of health, special attention should be paid to attaining organizational buy-in and internal culture change conducive for this work’s long-term success; this focus includes ensuring that social determinant efforts are financially sustainable.

EHF is particularly interested in innovative approaches to integrating medical and non-medical factors into clinical workflows and we are focused on proposals that move beyond just screening to closed-loop referrals to services that address social determinant needs. Examples of this clinic-based work include but are not limited to:

• Social determinants of health: developing and implementing systems and structures to assess, address, and refer to services for social determinant needs; this work may include providing and/or developing navigation services including service linkage and follow-up on referrals to external resources
• Community prevention: applying innovative practices to reduce rates of preventable illness and injury and better align resources to address the factors that shape health and safety outcomes; this work includes involvement of the community in the planning, development, and/or implementation of programs and strategies

EHF’s Community Centered Health Homes Initiative:

In service of this goal and strategy, we will continue our Community Centered Health Home (CCHH) initiative which provides clinics with coaching, technical assistance, a learning community, and grant funding to enable them to build leadership in the space of community prevention. In consultation with EHF, we invite current CCHH grantees to apply for continued support of this work.

Outcome 2: Low-income and vulnerable populations access comprehensive care in communities

Strategy 3: Comprehensive Clinics- Support community-based clinics to provide comprehensive services, continuity of care, inclusivity, and efficiency in delivery of care.

This strategy reflects our commitment to support clinics to provide the full spectrum of comprehensive primary care as a foundational step in moving toward healthcare which takes a broader, more holistic approach to health problems. To this end, we are committed to partnering with clinics in their journeys to become financially sustainable pillars of their communities, dedicated to improving the overall health of the community which they serve. EHF supports clinics in their work by funding financial, operational, and clinical capacity building to deliver care that is responsive to community needs, leverages the value produced by preventive care, and achieves positive health outcomes.

We define comprehensive community-based clinics as those that provide a full complement of services, including preventive care, primary care, oral health services, and behavioral health services (see the ‘Behavioral Health’ section below for more on EHF’s interest in this area as a key piece of comprehensive care). These clinics offer the full array of services including immunization and women’s reproductive health services, charge patients according to a sliding scale, participate in reimbursement systems, and seek out a variety of sources of funding for sustainability. Please see Expectations of Primary Care Providers under EHF’s General Grant Guidelines and Information.

EHF prioritizes building the capacity of community-based clinics in key infrastructure and care processes that will develop and/or enhance their delivery systems, embed care coordination and management, provide access to specialty care services, and support use of health information technology/data analytics. Elements of this work may require consultation with subject matter experts; we encourage clinics wishing to delve into this work to consider whether their request would benefit from inclusion of technical assistance and/or consulting resources. For additional information, please refer to “Use of Funds” at the end of this guidance.

Examples of this clinic-based work include but are not limited to:

• Access and continuity: increasing access to the primary care team through expanded hours or other alternatives to traditional office visits that help patients get the right care, at the right time, and in the right place; this includes ensuring access to a full range of contraceptive options for women across their reproductive years as well as timely prenatal care.
• Care management: improving individualized care, most often for high-risk, high-need patients, by practicing risk stratification, empanelment, and transition from acute to preventive care and by doing intensive case management where indicated for chronic disease management and serious mental illness.
• Comprehensiveness and coordination: strengthening a clinic’s ability to provide population health management by addressing their patient population’s medical, behavioral, and health-related social needs; this includes focusing on the depth and breadth of services offered including specialty care referral systems and networks in service to lower overall utilization and costs, reduce fragmented care, and achieve better health outcomes.
• Patient and family caregiver engagement: increasing patient engagement in the design and improvement of their own care and incorporating patient input to structure responsive services; this includes providing client-centered reproductive health counseling/
• Change management, practice transformation and clinical integration: strengthening the elements necessary for population health management, including practice operations transformation, patient empanelment, team-based care, optimizing staffing and budgeting for successful new delivery models, and developing and implementing health risk assessments (HRAs) to aid in patient risk stratification.
• Use of data and information: enhancing data analytics capabilities and infrastructure necessary to track client and service information to inform payment and service delivery model enhancements; this includes optimizing health information technology (HIT) to ensure interoperability, allowing for clinical decision support, using automation tools that facilitate case management, and analyzing claims data.
• Patient attribution and activation: integrating key data management processes and reporting functions necessary to successfully implement patient attribution and activation efforts; develop risk attribution methodologies to enhance empanelment of patients and for better care coordination and care management.
• Clinical care team transformation strategies: evolving the practice setting in order to implement new clinical management strategies, including high risk case management, emergency department/inpatient follow-up and/or creating and using disease/preventive care registries.

Behavioral Health

EHF is committed to community-based approaches that reconsider the traditional separation between primary care and behavioral health providers. We want to help communities take action to reduce the impact of mental illness and substance use disorders (SUD) and to collaborate to increase access to behavioral healthcare. This transformation will take time to fully realize, and we look forward to working with providers, partners, and communities that share our commitment.

We are especially interested in approaches that leverage and/or build the resources of community-based health clinics, recognizing the high rate of mental and physical health comorbidity.

Our priority in behavioral health is to support the expansion of integrated behavioral health services. To that end, we invite applications for funding necessary to plan and implement behavioral health integration that brings behavioral health services into a primary care setting, brings primary care services into a behavioral health setting, or brings SUD services into either a primary care or a mental health setting.

The SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Center for Integrated Health Solutions has developed a framework to help primary and behavioral healthcare provider organizations improve outcomes by helping them understand where they are on the integration continuum. Applicants interested in applying for this priority should review this website when developing their proposals, as they will be asked to rank their current level of integration according to SAMHSA’s framework in their application.

We are most interested in funding approaches that move beyond simply meeting unmet needs and are innovative in the ways in which they holistically assess and address patients’ health needs. In urban areas, our resources primarily support organizations devoted to fully integrated physical and behavioral health services. We encourage community-based clinics to think creatively about what they need to build capacity within their organizations to provide integrated care, and to develop a plan to achieve proficiency in these skills. We are most interested in helping organizations achieve the culture change necessary for seamless communication between providers – both in-person and electronically – in order to develop care plans that are responsive to a patient’s physical and behavioral health needs.

Strategy 4: Rural Health- Expand and strengthen community-based clinics in rural areas 

EHF understands that rural areas may lack basic preventive, primary, behavioral, and oral health services. This strategy is aimed at increasing the availability of these basic services to those living in smaller towns and rural areas. We seek to work with communities to help them optimize healthcare infrastructure, including communities that have depended on rural hospitals whose futures may be in jeopardy. EHF is particularly interested in work that leverages – and is connected to – the broader community and health system.

Examples of this work include but are not limited to:

• Offering technical assistance or operating support for rural health clinics to provide outpatient primary care services.
• Developing approaches to recruit and/or retain provider staff including nurse practitioners and other mid-level providers.
• Enhancing use of information technology and data analytics.
• Supporting other practices that improve the sustainability and function of rural health clinics.
• As noted above, our priority in the area of behavioral health is to support the expansion of integrated behavioral health services. In smaller towns and rural areas, EHF will support grants for behavioral health services in non-integrated settings because we recognize the relative lack of behavioral health services in these locations.

Examples of this work include but are not limited to:

• The provision of effective and efficient evidence-based behavioral health implemented in clinic settings.
• Forging new bonds between community-based organizations to locate behavioral health services in accessible settings.
• Changing a clinic’s administrative practices to offer services on evenings, weekends, and/or a walk-in basis.
• Technical assistance to allow for successful participation in payment reform efforts, including developing capacity in the six core areas defined under the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) requirements: staffing, availability and accessibility of services, care coordination, scope of service, quality and other reporting, and organizational authority, governance and accreditation.

Strategy 5: Health Coverage and Benefits: Improve health coverage for low income and  vulnerable populations.

EHF will fund clinics and community-based organizations to help low-income populations gain access to care through enrollment in health insurance and other health-related programs, including those offered by federal, state, and local governments. Funds will support dual approaches that expand health insurance coverage and improve enrollment of eligible beneficiaries, and advocacy efforts to increase health insurance coverage in Texas including the expansion of Medicaid.

EHF is particularly interested in:

• Proposals that use innovative approaches to track newly-enrolled beneficiaries through their first use of those benefits, most commonly through a visit with a medical provider or utilization of closed loop referral processes.
• Strategic partnerships that expand the enrollment ecosystem with key community partners such as schools, to find children and family members who could be eligible for health insurance coverage and other community benefits.
• Community engagement strategies to enhance consumer understanding of health benefits, identify health issues, develop local priorities and expand enrollment to new service areas such as rural communities.
• Innovative uses of strategic outreach, field navigators and partnership engagement specialists as part of the enrollment team to increase the ability to perform field enrollments and expand engagement to uninsured eligible individuals.

Organizations may also consider efforts that strengthen the enrollment eco-system by including advocacy supports that increase health insurance coverage in Texas, technical assistance supports that build the capacity of enrollment assisters, and efforts that maximize the impact and strengthen the work of enrollment-based coalitions.

The PacificSource Foundation for Health Improvement, a private foundation, is dedicated to promoting health equity since 1992. With a focus on underserved populations in Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and parts of Washington, the foundation supports initiatives that enhance access to healthcare and address health disparities. They provide both one-year and multi-year funding, typically ranging from $10,000 to $50,000, to organizations committed to advancing health equity through diverse community-driven solutions.

The Ocean Reef Community Foundation's Community Grants Program supports local charities addressing community issues and fostering self-sufficiency. Grants focus on innovative projects that improve community welfare, with preference given to those involving partnerships and additional funding sources. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entities and demonstrate a clear impact on the defined areas. The program prioritizes initiatives that enhance services, empower individuals, and address root causes of challenges faced by the community.

The Human Services and Education Grant, offered by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, provides up to $25,000 to support programs addressing the needs of economically disadvantaged individuals and educational initiatives. Grants aim to enhance early childhood development, K-12 education, and adult learning opportunities. Eligible organizations must serve specific WNC counties and demonstrate sustainability. However, the fund does not cover general operating expenses or support for capital projects. This grant cycle encourages impactful community-focused projects.

Asheville Merchants Fund

The Asheville Merchants Fund (AMF) seeks to improve the quality of life in Buncombe County by supporting innovative projects that strengthen the community through economic efforts in one or more of its Funding Priorities.

The Fund provides grants of up to $50,000 over two years. Approximately five to eight grants are awarded during each two-year funding cycle. Grants are paid in two installments, with the second year of funding contingent upon reasonable progress toward expected results.  

Projects must target economic benefit for Buncombe County residents. Priority will be given to projects comprehensively addressing one or more of the following Funding Priorities: 

Innovative Economic Approaches 

• Community asset development: investing in emerging local economies, especially those related to home-grown businesses 
• Entrepreneurship: resources for entrepreneurs, including access to training, service providers and capital to accelerate business success 

Quality Jobs & Workforce

• Living wage work: recruitment, retention and expansion of businesses providing high-quality, well-paying jobs 
• Appropriate skills: training for jobs that are in demand and critical to community viability 
• Non-traditional training and employment services: flexible schedules, short-term certificate programs and community-based (versus academic institutional) settings 

Social Infrastructure 

• Programs contributing to family economic success, including financial education and asset development
• Affordable housing: developing effective strategies and supporting implementation
• Services that increase employees’ ability to participate fully in the workforce, including health and wellness or dependent care 

Youth Success in School 

• Middle and high school students: targeted academic (particularly in math, science and technology) and non-academic activities related to job skill development 
• Family support: improving the home environment for learning

AMF supports organizations that have the capacity and vision to develop multi-faceted programs to help Buncombe County and its citizens thrive in the emerging economic environment. Factors considered in evaluating applications include: 

• Focus on a critical need
• Defined, measurable results that can be achieved within the grant period and make a long-term difference in the beneficiaries' lives
• Skilled leadership with the potential to carry out innovative, integrated efforts effectively in one or more of the focus areas

The Ramble Charitable Fund Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in Buncombe County by supporting projects in education, economic development, and health care. Grants range from $2,500 to $10,000 for nonprofit organizations and public agencies. Priority is given to initiatives that provide substantial community benefits, with a focus on the Shiloh and South Buncombe areas. Projects must be completed within a year, and only one application per eligible organization is allowed annually.

The Cullen Foundation, established in 1947, supports cultural arts, education, healthcare, and public service primarily in the Greater Houston area. With over $500 million in grants distributed, the Foundation emphasizes initiatives that enhance community quality of life. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) entities. The Foundation does not fund businesses, individuals, or operational support, ensuring that its contributions directly impact the community. For more information on eligibility and grant history, please visit their website.

The Baiardi Family Foundation (BFF) awards grants primarily in Michigan, focusing on the Detroit Metropolitan Area and Emmet County. Their mission is to foster positive change through various giving categories, including healthcare, education, the arts, and environmental stewardship. They emphasize the importance of Catholic and Judeo-Christian values in their grant-making process. Note that they do not provide grants to individuals, and all requests are evaluated based on merit to align with their guiding principles.

The Community Sustaining Fund Grant supports innovative projects that strengthen communities and the environment in Thurston County. With over 36 years of experience, the fund has awarded more than $125,000 to over 200 local organizations and individuals. CSF prioritizes grants for grassroots initiatives that promote social justice, community building, and environmental sustainability. This program embodies a commitment to diversity, equity, and community-driven solutions, fostering a vibrant and resilient local ecosystem.

The Kalispel Charitable Fund Grant, established by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, aims to enhance community welfare in Spokane and Pend Oreille counties through annual contributions of approximately $1 million. Focus areas include education, health care, arts and culture, social services, and environmental conservation. Non-profit organizations registered in Washington can apply once a year, with specific guidelines for event-related funding requests, ensuring timely support for community initiatives.

The SCF Community Grants support initiatives that enhance the quality of life in Shenandoah County, Virginia. Focusing on arts, civic affairs, environment, education, health, and social welfare, the Shenandoah Community Foundation welcomes proposals from 501(c)(3) organizations. These grants aim to strengthen community engagement and address local needs, fostering collaboration and innovative solutions for diverse challenges faced by residents.