Funding opportunities

At Health Forward, we support our partners through open and invitation-based funding opportunities, while also supporting emerging opportunities.

Power funding opportunities

We redistribute and share power with the people we serve through advancing participation in democracy, amplifying community-driven movements, and strengthening small, community-based organizations and leaders.

  • We are pleased to announce an open funding opportunity to support organization strengthening and capacity resilience for small nonprofits and their leaders.
  • This funding will support efforts to strengthen operational capacity by improving financial management, human resources, and technology, while also focusing on leadership development and staff well-being to build a more resilient and adaptable organization for long-term sustainability.
  • Gifts awarded through this opportunity will be $100,000 annually or $200,000 over 24 months.
  • We are accepting applications through Oct. 15.

Application Resources

Apply now >>

Strengthening for impact funding opportunity announcement >>

Strengthening for impact pre-application workshop slides >>

FAQ >>

Pre-application event recording (Pass code: e$%A2+q9)

Basic application template>>

Platform funding opportunities

How healthy we are is strongly influenced by our society’s systems, policies, and stories.

  • In Fall 2025, Health Forward released an open funding opportunity to support efforts to reshape harmful narratives that contribute to racial, economic, and health inequities.
  • To support this work, we will award a total of $1 million in funding, across multiple organizations, for a 12-month period.
  • We are no longer accepting applications. Funding decisions will be announced later this year.

Application Resources

Shifting narratives funding opportunity announcement >>

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Place funding opportunities

We build health and wealth by improving access to safe, healthy, and affordable housing and homeownership. We’re also working to ensure everyone has the access and knowledge required to use digital tools.

Resources

People Funding Opportunities

We support organizations that provide whole-person care across the community health system from prevention to treatment to recovery and advocacy.

Application Resources

Pre-application event recording (Pass code: ^=1w00e0)

Civic engagement and advocacy coalitions funding opportunity announcement >>
Basic application template >>
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Partner tools

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