Community Health Fund
Improving our community’s quality of life.
The NVRH Community Health Fund, which supports a community-building approach that goes beyond the delivery of medical care, to improving the health and the quality of life of its communities, supports community health initiatives through an RFP and grant process. In general, grants are given to organizations that meet these criteria:
- 501c3 organizations serving people in the NVRH primary service area
- Provides programs, services, or activities that promote health
- Provides a clear link to an identified community need
- Exhibits a collaborative approach to delivering services
- Have measurable goals and objectives
Fiscal Year 2026 application period has closed.
The NVRH Community Health Fund was created in 2012 to ensure consistent and continuous funding for community health programs and services as defined by the NVRH Mission and Community Strategic Initiative goals. The NVRH Community Health Fund confirms the hospital’s ongoing commitment to community health improvement.
Since its inception, the Community Health Fund has awarded over $145,000 in mini grants to local community partners. Funding for the Community Health Fund comes from donations and a long-standing hospital commitment.
Fiscal Year 2026 Application: Click here for the application and project timeline
Project period timeline:
- September 9 – October 17, 2025: Grant opportunity announcement and proposal development period
- October 18 – November 14, 2025: Community Health Advisory Committee grant review period
- December 1, 2025: Grantee award notification deadline
- December 1, 2025-September 30, 2026: Implementation/Project Period
- October 31, 2026: After Action Report due
Application Process:
- Application Guidance and 1-3 Page Narrative
- Budget Form
- Additional Documentation:
- Letters of support for the project from at least two community partners
- Copy of tax exempt status from IRS (for non-profits)
- Applicants may be asked to supply additional information not specifically outlined in the grant application
Click here to download the Grantee After Action Report Template
Fiscal Year 2025 – Due October 31, 2025
- After Action Report
Fiscal Year 2026 – Due October 31, 2026
- After Action Report
Learn more about the Fiscal Year 2026 grant recipients below.
Winter Wellness Program
Organization: Danville School
Amount: $3,500.00
Description: Danville School will support student wellness programming for children and youth ages 3–18 through activities that strengthen social-emotional learning, promote healthy lifestyles, and increase physical activity during the winter months. These programs are designed to foster resilience, encourage healthy habits, and support a positive and inclusive school environment.
Experiential Learning Winter Program
Organization: Kingdom East School District
Amount: $3,500.00
Description: Kingdom East School District will implement a winter wellness program across its schools to improve student health and well-being. The program emphasizes physical activity and access to outdoor experiential learning opportunities, helping remove barriers to participation. By increasing access to these activities, students experience improved mental health, greater school engagement, and physical health benefits that contribute to a healthier school community.
Quahog Dance Theatre for Older Adults
Organization: Quahog Dance Theatre
Amount: $2,300.00
Description: Quahog Dance Theatre will offer dance-based health and wellness programming for older adults from diverse backgrounds. Through structured creative movement, participants will build strength, balance, and coordination. The program also promotes social connection through shared experiences and conversation over healthy snacks, supporting both physical and mental well-being.
School Wellness Initiative
Organization: Orleans Central Supervisory Union – Parent-Teacher-Community Association (OCSU PTCA)
Amount: $2,000.00
Description: OCSU PTCA will provide family-focused health education and wellness activities to support healthy lifestyles at home. Programming will include education on nutrition, physical activity, and overall wellness, with the goal of preventing chronic illness, strengthening family engagement, and promoting long-term health across the school community.
Chair Yoga Lending Library
Organization: RuralEdge Support and Services at Home (SASH)
Amount: $1,000.00
Description: RuralEdge SASH will develop a chair yoga lending library to increase access to gentle movement and physical activity for older adults living in their subsidized housing. Paired with annual assessments and individualized Healthy Living Plans, the lending library will support preventive health, promote independence, and enhance quality of life for seniors.
Wound Care Initiative for Population Experiencing Homelessness
Organization: Northeast Kingdom Community Action
Amount: $1,700.00
Description: Northeast Kingdom Community Action (NEKCA) will develop and distribute wound care kits to address disease prevention and basic health needs among individuals experiencing homelessness. The program includes wound care education delivered through outreach and engagement efforts in partnership with local organizations, ensuring broad and equitable access within the community.
Open Stage
Organization: Catamount Arts
Amount: $1,000.00
Description: Catamount Arts will provide Open Stage, a weekly substance misuse prevention program that provides a safe, sober, and creative Friday evening alternative for middle and high school youth. Through creative expression and peer connection, the program aims to reduce isolation, build social support, and help youth thrive in a welcoming and supportive environment.
More Information
802-748-7590 or d.gibbs@nvrh.org.