Healthy Behaviors Healthy Spaces Grants is sponsored by Obici Healthcare Foundation. Grants to support projects that improve health and well-being in communities in the Western Tidewater region of Virginia and North Carolina. The foundation focuses on populations experiencing barriers to health and well-being based on geographic location and other factors.

Healthy Behaviors - Obici Healthcare Foundation Healthy Behaviors Initiative We are working to prevent disease and promote healthy behaviors. According to Healthy People 2030, regular physical activity can improve the health and quality of life for people of all ages, even ones with chronic disease or disability.

The focus of the Obici Healthcare Foundation’s Healthy Behaviors Initiative is to increase access to nutritional foods and physical activity and to improve health outcomes related to chronic diseases.

To learn more about the Foundation’s investments in Healthy Behaviors and nonprofit Healthy Spaces Grants (HS Grants) Healthy behaviors such as physical activity and healthy eating can prevent chronic diseases, control weight, improve mood, boost energy, and improve longevity and wellbeing.

Access to community assets such as playgrounds, walking trails, community gardens and farmers’ markets make it easier for people to make healthier choices that have the potential to improve their health. Examples of fundable projects include, but are not limited to, the development and/or improvement of walking trails, playgrounds and parks; and farmers markets, community gardens, healthy corner stores and mobile markets.

While educational programs, classes and promotional campaigns can be helpful in building awareness, demands for and commitment to healthy behaviors, the purpose of this grant funding is to support “shovel-ready” projects within the Foundation’s service area that create or improve community infrastructure for physical activity and healthy eating. Not sure if your proposal is a good fit, need guidance, or want help getting started?

We’re here to help. We strongly encourage all organizations—both new and returning—to connect with a program officer before submitting a proposal. These meetings are an opportunity to discuss your organization, explore your proposal idea, and ensure alignment with the Foundation’s funding priorities.

While not required, they can help you select the most appropriate grant type, strengthen your proposal, and navigate the process more smoothly. Schedule Pre-Submission Meeting Upcoming Proposal Application Deadline: Friday, September 12, 2025 at 2:00 P. M.

ET (Additional deadlines and grant awards are contingent upon previous cycle’s decisions and availability of funds.) Funding Cycles & Deadlines The Foundation offers multiple funding cycles throughout the year. Each cycle includes a proposal deadline, review period, and grant start date.

All proposals are due by 2:00 P. M. ET on the stated deadline date.

Funding Cycle 1: Friday, May 15, 2026 Funding Cycle 2: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Funding Cycle 3: Tuesday, December 1, 2026* Applicants are encouraged to plan ahead and allow time for pre-submission meetings prior to proposal deadlines. Funding Cycle 3 is subject to the availability of funds. Additional cycles and awards may vary based on funding availability.

Request for Proposals (RFP) For full details on eligibility, requirements, timelines, and application expectations, please download and review the Request for Proposals (RFP).

Download the Request for Proposals (RFP) Proposal Application Materials Project Budget Worksheet (XLS) Budget Narrative Guidelines (PDF) Smartie Objectives Guide (PDF) Online Application Portal For proposal application submission Applicants with an active Organization & User Account: Applicants without an active Organization & User Account: For Additional Assistance Email the Obici Healthcare Foundation Staff at gro.

fchicibo@ofni for assistance or with any questions. Healthy Behaviors Partnerships, Planning, and Implementation Grants (Healthy Behaviors PPI Grants) Healthy behaviors such as healthy eating and physical activity can prevent chronic diseases, control weight, improve mood, boost energy, and improve longevity and wellbeing.

OHF supports community-driven solutions for improving the overall health and well-being of all residents within its service area, particularly those experiencing the greatest disparities in health based on income, race/ethnicity and geographic location.

Partnership Development Grants While educational programs, classes and promotional campaigns can be helpful in building awareness, demands for and commitment to healthy behaviors, the purpose of this grant funding is to support “shovel-ready” projects within the Foundation’s service area that create or improve community infrastructure for physical activity and healthy eating.

Not sure if your proposal is a good fit, need guidance, or want help getting started? We’re here to help. We strongly encourage all organizations—both new and returning—to connect with a program officer before submitting a proposal.

These meetings are an opportunity to discuss your organization, explore your proposal idea, and ensure alignment with the Foundation’s funding priorities. While not required, they can help you select the most appropriate grant type, strengthen your proposal, and navigate the process more smoothly. Schedule Pre-Submission Meeting Upcoming Proposal Application Deadline: Friday, September 12, 2025 at 2:00 P.

M. ET (Additional deadlines and grant awards are contingent upon previous cycle’s decisions and availability of funds.) Funding Cycles & Deadlines The Foundation offers multiple funding cycles throughout the year.

Each cycle includes a proposal deadline, review period, and grant start date. All proposals are due by 2:00 P. M.

ET on the stated deadline date. Funding Cycle 1: Friday, May 15, 2026 Funding Cycle 2: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Funding Cycle 3: Tuesday, December 1, 2026* Applicants are encouraged to plan ahead and allow time for pre-submission meetings prior to proposal deadlines. Funding Cycle 3 is subject to the availability of funds.

Additional cycles and awards may vary based on funding availability. Request for Proposals (RFP) For full details on eligibility, requirements, timelines, and application expectations, please download and review the Request for Proposals (RFP).

Download the Request for Proposals (RFP) Proposal Application Materials Project Budget Worksheet (XLS) Budget Narrative Guidelines (PDF) Smartie Objectives Guide (PDF) Online Application Portal For proposal application submission Applicants with an active Organization & User Account: Applicants without an active Organization & User Account: For Additional Assistance Email Obici Healthcare Foundation Staff at gro.

fchicibo@ofni for assistance or any questions New Grant Opportunities Available! Learn More