Budget guidelines

Inova will consider each request for support. While some requests may be higher or lower, it is anticipated that the average funded request will be approximately $25,000. Inova encourages applicants to consider partnering with other eligible community nonprofits to maximize their applications and ability to support the community they serve.

2025 Funding cycle/key dates

  • Application available: March 17, 2025
  • Applications accepted through: April 18, 2025 at noon
  • Awards announced: June 2, 2025
  • Please note that there will be a luncheon for award recipients (date TBD)
  • Funding released on: August 1, 2025
  • Funding must be spent by: July 31, 2026

How to apply

  • Full information about eligibility, request requirements, and request criteria, please download the 2025 Inova Community Health Opportunities flyer (attachment to come)
  • Inova Community Health Opportunities Priorities and Recommendations (attachment to come)
  • All applications must be submitted by April 18, 2025 at noon. Online support to assist with technical difficulties will be available, via chf@inova.org, until April 17, 2025 at noon. After that date, applications are welcomed up to the due date without online technical support.
  • Please direct any questions to chf@inova.org