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The SEA Change Fund is sponsored by Health Foundation for Western & Central New York. Supports nonprofit organizations with general operating grants and capacity building in data and storytelling.
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The SEA Change Fund - Health Foundation for Western & Central New York You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. Strengthening Every Angle Nonprofit community-based organizations have had to navigate enormous challenges over the past six years—everything from a devastating pandemic to drastic federal funding cuts.
Nonprofits play a vital role in the health of our community, but the tumultuous political and socioeconomic environment has led to instability and strain for many organizations that provide essential care. To help address these needs, the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York is issuing a Request for Applications for a new program: the Strengthening Every Angle (SEA) Change Fund .
The program is designed to help organizations strengthen every angle of their operations by providing funds for general operating support as well as resources to build capacity in data and storytelling. The program is designed to support organizations as a whole, not specific programs, with general operating grants and capacity building support.
The Health Foundation will choose 16 organizations—8 from western New York and 8 from central New York—for SEA Change funding. Each grantee will receive $100,000 in general operating support. Additionally, we’ll provide individualized coaching and skill building in data and storytelling.
FAQ: Read our FAQ document here to learn more about the process.
This funding opportunity is limited to direct service providers that provide health and social services to one or more of the following groups: Informal caregivers supporting older adults To be considered for funding, your organization must also: Be located in and operate within one or more of the 16 counties we serve Due to the limited amount of funding available, we will not fund current Health Foundation grantees that have active grants with awards in excess of $50,000.
We are exploring future capacity building opportunities for current grantees. Better Data, Stronger Narratives Sustainability depends on good data and the ability to shape and control your narrative. Through SEA Change, your nonprofit organization can learn how to use your data to better understand what you’re doing well and what you need to improve in.
Being strategic and efficient while using mission-centric storytelling is crucial in the nonprofit world, where resources are limited but the needs are great. You’ll also learn how to use data-informed insights to create clear narratives that advance your mission. Questions?
Email RFP@hfwcny. org . Community Health Capacity , Older Adults , Young Children Impacted by Poverty
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits providing health and social services to specific populations in Western and Central New York. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 31, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
The SEA Change Fund is funded by Health Foundation for Western & Central New York. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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