Project Grant

The Being for Others Project Grant program is administered by Being for Others, a philanthropic organization focused on improving health and wellness outcomes within its defined regional service area. The organization emphasizes community-centered approaches and alignment with social determinants of health, supporting initiatives that directly benefit residents through measurable improvements in well-being. Its funding strategy prioritizes local collaboration and evidence-based interventions that address systemic and community-specific health challenges. The purpose of the Project Grant program is to provide financial support for both new and existing initiatives that enhance community health. Eligible activities include program expansion, capacity building, and pilot projects designed to test innovative solutions. The program encourages applicants to align their work with at least one of the organization’s established grant priority pillars, ensuring that funded efforts contribute to broader strategic goals. Projects must demonstrate a clear connection to improving health outcomes and must serve residents within the designated service counties. Funding for this program ranges from 1000 to 40000 dollars per project, with a defined implementation period of one year. Organizations are limited to receiving one award per year, which promotes equitable distribution of resources across applicants. While the funding supports a variety of project types, all proposed uses must remain within the scope of health and wellness improvement and must not duplicate or compete with services already offered by Deaconess Memorial Medical Center, indicating a restriction designed to prevent redundancy within the local healthcare ecosystem. Eligibility for the grant includes nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and schools that operate within at least one of the eight counties served by Being for Others. Applicants must demonstrate alignment with at least one grant pillar and confirm that their proposed activities directly serve local residents. The program’s eligibility framework reflects an inclusive but geographically focused approach, ensuring that resources are directed toward organizations with a clear local impact and appropriate organizational structure. The application process requires prospective applicants to review the organization’s grant priority pillars and Social Determinants of Health framework before submitting an online application through the designated grant portal. Applications are evaluated by the Being for Others Grants Committee and require final approval from the Board of Directors. This structured review process ensures that proposals are assessed for alignment, feasibility, and impact prior to funding decisions. The Project Grant program operates on a recurring, multi-cycle basis throughout the year, with three distinct application windows in spring, summer, and fall. For the 2026 cycle, application periods run from early February through early October across three rounds, with funding distributed in June, October, and December respectively. This cyclical structure provides multiple entry points for applicants and supports continuous investment in community health initiatives. Contact information is available through the organization, including a general email and phone number for inquiries, ensuring accessibility for applicants seeking guidance during the process.

Ensure strong alignment with at least one grant pillar and clearly demonstrate measurable health impact for local residents; emphasize community-driven or evidence-based approaches