On September 15th, the New York Health Foundation (NYHealth) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 2023 Special Projects Fund. The Fund provides a total of about $2.5 million per cycle for projects that support NYHealth’s mission to improve the health of all New Yorkers, especially the most vulnerable populations. In order to extend its mission across different focus areas, projects selected for funding are not permitted to address any of the following NYHealth priorities:
- Healthy Food, Healthy Lives;
- Veterans’ Health; and
- Primary Care (new this year, replacing Empowering Health Care Consumers).
NYHealth will provide a one-time, nonrenewable grant between $50,000 and $300,000 to successful applicants. Special Projects Fund grants are typically in the $250,000 range, with about five to fifteen awards made annually. Applicants must be not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizations or for-profit organizations that can demonstrate their ability to significantly impact the health of New Yorkers in alignment with NYHealth’s mission. Previously awarded projects are available here.
The full RFP is available here, an FAQ is available here, and SPG’s summary can be found here. There are two funding cycles for the 2023 Special Projects Fund. The online inquiry form is due on October 12th for the first cycle of funding and on March 2, 2023 for the second cycle of funding. The full proposal (for invited applicants only) will be due on January 12, 2023 for the first cycle and on May 11, 2023 for the second cycle.