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 created 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 chose 16 organizations in the first round—8 from western New York and 8 from central New York—for SEA Change general operating support. Additionally, SEA Change grantees will receive individualized coaching and skill building in data and storytelling.
The application portal for the first round of the SEA Change Fund closed March 31, 2026. The first round of 16 grantees was announced in July 2026.
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Who is SEA Change for?
This funding opportunity is limited to direct service providers that provide health and social services to one or more of the following groups:
- Pregnant people
- Children up to age five
- Older adults
- 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
- Have 501(c)3 status