Hortense and Louis Rubin Community Health Fund
Funds nonprofit programs in New York's Capital Region that reduce chronic kidney disease and its risk factors, with a focus on health equity, home dialysis, and evidence-based community health interventions.
Funder: Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 annually; multi-year funding available (up to 3 years)
Summary: Supports programs to reduce chronic kidney disease and related risk factors in the Greater Capital Region of New York.
Key Information: Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits or fiscally sponsored projects serving the regional community are eligible.
Description
This fund supports nonprofit programs aimed at improving community health by reducing the incidence and prevalence of chronic kidney disease and its risk factors—such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension—in the Greater Capital Region of New York State. The fund prioritizes initiatives that foster healthy habits, address health equity for vulnerable populations, and provide support for individuals affected by chronic kidney disease, with a particular emphasis on projects that facilitate home dialysis or address social determinants of health.
