Health & Human Services Grants
Health & Human Services Grants support nonprofits providing health, healthcare, and basic-needs projects to improve quality of life for Steuben County residents through prevention and responses to existing problems.
Funder: Steuben County Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (LOI) | July 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Guidelines: $3,000–$5,000 average, $15,000 maximum; program page lists $500–$25,000
Summary: Supports nonprofits improving health, healthcare services, and basic human needs for Steuben County residents.
Key Information: A full application requires an invitation following online Letter of Intent review.
Description
The Steuben County Community Foundation (SCCF) offers Health & Human Services Grants to nonprofit organizations serving Steuben County. Supported by donors interested in the Foundation’s fields of interest, the program funds projects addressing physical and mental health, adding healthcare services, or improving existing services. Human services projects may address hunger, homelessness, and other basic needs.
The program aims to improve quality of life through both prevention and responses to problems already affecting the community. SCCF gives special consideration to collaborative projects and approaches that examine and attempt to address root causes. Projects should fit the applicant’s mission and strategic plan and have demonstrated board support. The Foundation emphasizes effective responses to community needs and long-term solutions.
