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Seed Funding

Investing in ideas that strengthen our community

Our Seed Funding program provides small grants to support innovative partnerships and projects that improve health and opportunity in the East End.

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$2,000

Per award

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Open to community

partners, organizations, and nonprofits

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Projects focused on

health and well-being in the East End

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Awarded annually

One funding cycle each year

PRIORITY AREAS

We fund projects that:

✓ Improve access to health and social services
✓ Promote health education and wellness
✓ Address social determinants of health
✓ Engage and empower community residents

NEXT DEADLINE

April 2027

Past Funding Impact

Meet Our Previous Grant Recipients

Explore the community-led projects supported through the VCU Health Hub Seed Funding Program and learn how award recipients are advancing health and opportunity in Richmond’s East End.

Download 2025 Recipient Guide

PDF document • 2025 grant recipients • Projects, partners and impact

Have an idea?

We'd love to support your work.

Applications open March 1, 2027