Funding search · rural health access · Virginia
Who funds rural health access work in Virginia
9 funders have a record of paying for rural health access work by Virginia recipients: 16 grants totaling $5.7M, most recently in 2025 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are Virginia Primary Care Association ($401,818), Institute for Public Health Innovation ($102,106) and Virginia Health Care Foundation ($132,645).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Virginia recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Virginia Primary Care AssociationHenrico, VACharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $401,818 · through 2023Largest: $137,263 to EASTERN SHORE RURAL HEALTH SYSTEM — access, operating, pharmacy and clinical collaborative funding
Institute for Public Health InnovationWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $102,106 · through 2024Largest: $38,145 to VIRGINIA RURAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION — to form and support a community coalition to support the community health worker workforce in virginia.
Virginia Health Care FoundationRichmond, VACharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $132,645 · through 2024Largest: $113,010 to Eastern Shore Rural Health System — medication asst prgm, dental/ mental hlth
Largest: $25,000 to EASTERN SHORE RURAL HEALTH SYSTEM — enhancing the quality of life for the people on the eastern shore.
National Rural Health AssociationKansas City, MOCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $24,656 · through 2024Largest: $14,656 to VIRGINIA RURAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION — technical assistance
The Chicago Community TrustChicago, ILCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $5.0M · through 2023Largest: $5.0M to Eastern Shore Rural Health System Incorporated — general support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
Eastern Shore of Virginia Community FoundationOnley, VACharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $10,000 · through 2025Largest: $10,000 to Eastern Shore Rural Health System — to support health bridge program to provide needs-based discounted health services.
Delta Dental of Virginia FoundationRoanoke, VACharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $10,582 · through 2023Largest: $10,582 to EASTERN SHORE RURAL HEALTH SYSTEMS INC — assistance to support centers for inclusive dentistry
Community Education GroupLost City, WVCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $6,500 · through 2022Largest: $6,500 to VIRGINIA RURAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION — programmatic activities
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