Guidelines for Grant Applications
The grantmaking goal of the VNA Foundation is to support home - and community-based health care and health services for the medically underserved in Cook and the collar counties of Lake, McHenry, DuPage, Kane and Will, with a focus on Chicago. To meet this goal, program, operating, and capital grants will be considered which are in support of but not limited to the following areas.
- Home health care services
- Community and school-based services
- Primary care and chronic disease management
- Health promotion
Priority will be given to programs in which care is provided by nurses.
All grants must:
- Have measurable goals and objectives. Visit our Outcome Measures page for examples.
- Benefit the medically underserved
- Be submitted by an organization exempt from income tax under sec. 501 (c)(3), and designated as a public charity under section 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2), of the Internal Revenue Code. VNA Foundation does not provide grants to section 509(a)(3) "supporting organizations." Please attach to each letter of intent (or other initial communication with the foundation) your most recent IRS Determination Letter stating your status as a 501(c)(3) organization with a 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) designation.
Application Procedures
1. Review carefully the Guidelines for Grant Applicants listed above to determine your eligibility for consideration.
2. If you wish to apply, see Application Deadlines to learn current submission deadlines.
3. Submit a letter of intent through our online application system
4. Based upon review of this letter, you will either be asked to
submit a full proposal or be advised to look elsewhere for funding.
Submission Information
All letters of intent and invited full proposals should be submitted through our online application system. If you need assistance, please see the tutorial for the online application system.
Questions:
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about our guidelines or application procedures:
VNA Foundation
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 3118
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 214-1521
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Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 312/214-1521
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