The Rapha Foundation - Grant Application

Please complete the application form below to apply for a grant from The Rapha Foundation. Please note that submitting an application is not a guarantee of a grant award. All applications will be reviewed by the Executive Director and you will be notified that (1) your application qualifies for consideration or (2) your application does not meet the Foundation’s grant criteria and therefore is not eligible for consideration.

Please note that if your application is accepted for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional information prior to a determination by the Board of Directors. Requests for additional information may include, but not be limited to, a copy of the project budget, financial statements, list of the organizations Board of Directors and/or leadership team, your most recent audit or IRS Form 990, or other information the foundation determines to be pertinent to the applicant’s request.

Please review The Rapha Foundation Grant Guidelines prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are not to contact member of the Board of Directors or the Grants Committee regarding applications. Doing so may jeopardize approval of the application.

The Rapha Foundation will not issue grants to:

  • Individuals

  • Government entities for typical financial responsibilities

  • Religious organizations for religious purposes

  • Endowments that are not related to population health or education initiatives

  • Fundraisers or other ticketed special events

  • Political purposes or lobbying activities

  • Reduce debt

  • Supplant other funds

  • Fund the applicant’s employment

  • Fund a feasibility study

  • Fund the removal, replacement, repair or installation of infrastructure

Grants issued by The Rapha Foundation are awarded for projects or programs that advance Population Health or Educational initiatives in Wise County, Dickenson County and the City of Norton.