Grants

The Buhl Regional Health Foundation is a health care conversion foundation. We support the important work of non-profit agencies that strive to meet the needs of residents impacted by health-related needs in the greater Sharon regional area. We do this by listening, partnering, and providing resources.

Grant Proposal Process

We accept Letters of Inquiry (LOI) for grants twice per year. All LOI’s received for that grant cycle are reviewed and we then decide if a program or project is a good potential match to the Foundation’s mission and funding priorities. Those that are determined to be a good fit are invited to submit a full proposal through the online grant system. Our Board of Directors considers grant proposals for approval at two meetings per year in March and September. Board action occurs after proposals have been reviewed and recommended by the staff and Grants Committee.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be a tax exempt, non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Applicants must be within our geographical service area and the original coverage footprint of Sharon Regional Health System.
The proposed grant request should align with the Foundation’s mission and pillars…
- Addressing mental and physical health needs
- Providing access to healthcare

Grant Exclusions

The Buhl Regional Health Foundation will not fund:

Individuals
For-profit entities
Lobbying/political campaigns
Debt reduction/existing financial obligations
Foreign operations or expenditures
Fundraising event sponsorship
Membership in civic organizations
Endowment support

This is not an exclusive list. Our staff, Grants Committee and Board of Directors will determine all inclusions and exclusions.

BRHF Grant Review Cycle

Grant Process Open

Our grant application process begins for the second Grant Cycle of the Fiscal Year 2022.

May 25, 2022

Letter of Inquiry (LOI)

Organizations that meet eligibility criteria are able to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) as first step for a funding request along with an upload of a letter of tax exempt status which is a requirement for consideration of a full proposal.

Deadline: June 10, 2022

Full Proposal

If an LOI meets our criteria, the organization is invited to submit a full proposal and will be required to upload supporting documents such as 990, Strategic Plan, Audited Financial Statement, Operating & Project Budget.

Site visits: August 22 – September 2, 2022

Deadline: July 22, 2022

Board Approval

Grants Committee presents its recommendations to Board of Directors for approval of grant funding.

Approval Requested at BRHF September 2022 Board Meeting

Grant Agreement

If approved, organizations will receive a detailed Grant Commitment Letter via email to be signed electronically. BRHF Grant Award Agreement will be sent…

September 16, 2022

Grant Check Processed

To ensure funding, Grant Agreement must be submitted by the date below. Once the signed Grant Agreement is submitted, the grant payment will be processed.

September 23, 2022

Monitor & Follow-up

Our staff will review progress reports with the Grantee at the times stated in the Grant Agreement. Summary Reports will then be provided to our Grants Committee for discussion of impacts, outcomes, lessons learned and grantee’s future eligibility to request funding.

Interim Report is due April 14, 2023 and Final Report is due October 13, 2023

Current Grant Review Cycle

Grant News & Updates

Spring 2022 Grant Cycle Kicks-Off

Nov 17, 2021

Buhl Regional Health Foundation Releases Kick-Off Date for Spring 2022 Grant Cycle Announcing the opening of the Spring 2022 Grant Cycle to begin on November 29, 2021. Applicants that meet eligibility requirements can submit a Letter of Inquiry by December 17, 2021...

$553,817 Awarded in Grants

Nov 3, 2021

Buhl Regional Health Foundation Awards $553,817 in Grants Nine community non-profit agencies were awarded grants totaling $553,817 from the Buhl Regional Health Foundation this fall. The agencies will use the grants for health-related programs in the Foundation’s...

$130,000 in Grants Awarded

Apr 8, 2021

Buhl Regional Health Foundation Awards $130,000 in Grants April 8, 2021 - Nine community non-profit agencies were awarded grants totaling $130,000 from the Buhl Regional Health Foundation this spring. The agencies will use the grants for health-related programs in the...