RTW Foundation Community Grants

RTW Foundation provides Community Health grants to build partnerships with local organizations working to advance health equity in New York City. The foundation focuses on communities affected by barriers to safe, affordable access to care and supports organizations addressing disparities in health access and quality of care. Populations identified by the foundation include communities of color, low-income neighborhoods and families, recent immigrants, and other underserved populations. In addition to grant funding, RTW Foundation describes its approach as partnership-oriented and may work with grantees to co-create programs and community events, including community health fairs, to provide additional support and amplify community impact. The Community Health Grant Cycle supports initiatives addressing health-related needs and gaps in care. Examples of initiatives identified by RTW Foundation include community-based health services, care navigation, health benefits enrollment, appointment incentives and transportation, solutions addressing disparities in maternal mortality, health equity measures within health systems, and action-oriented health equity research. The examples are not presented as an exhaustive list. Proposed initiatives should align with the foundation's values and mission, including collaboration, innovation, and filling unmet health-related needs among underserved communities. The opportunity is open exclusively to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations based in the five boroughs of New York City. RTW Foundation prioritizes small, local organizations with annual operating budgets of $5 million or less, although organizations with larger operating budgets are still able to apply. First-time grant partners may submit proposals for up to $50,000. Organizations that previously received funding and completed initiatives may submit proposals for up to $100,000. Initiatives under both tiers may cover a period of up to one year. Returning partners may receive funding for up to three consecutive years. Select returning partners with demonstrated impact and high partnership engagement may be invited to apply for multiyear grants. The source does not state a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Applicants begin the process by submitting a Letter of Inquiry. The stated deadline for the Letter of Inquiry is Monday, August 10, 2026. The source indicates that applicants invited to proceed will submit a full application and will receive a budget template for that stage. Each proposed project should have a detailed, itemized budget explaining how grant funds would be used. Information submitted through the Letter of Inquiry and application process is protected and is not shared beyond RTW Foundation's internal review committee members. Applicants with information or sensitivities they would prefer not to submit in writing may request accommodation to supplement their submission through a Zoom conversation or phone call. RTW Foundation evaluates applicants and proposed projects based on organization and leadership, community, mission, project plan, roles, impact and accountability, sustainability, and budget. The foundation seeks established, community-based organizations with localized, inclusive, and diverse leadership. Projects should improve health access and quality of care for underserved communities across New York City and demonstrate alignment with the foundation's mission and values. Project objectives and implementation plans should be clear, roles and responsibilities should be well defined, and key leaders should be qualified for their planned roles. Applicants should clearly define expected results, explain how impact will be measured, and describe how project impact will be sustained after the grant period. The source identifies the 2026 grant cycle as open and establishes August 10, 2026 as the Letter of Inquiry deadline. No separate full-application deadline, award notification date, application open date, or award start date is provided. No explicit statement establishes that the opportunity recurs annually or on another fixed schedule. Questions regarding eligibility, proposed initiatives, or accommodation requests may be directed to Sarah Garwood, Director of Community Engagement, at sg@rtwf.org or to the program email address grants@rtwf.org. No telephone number is provided in the supplied source.