Eligibility & Selection Criteria
We evaluate all grant applications based on our eligibility and selection criteria. Review the information below to ensure your application is a good fit and all criteria are met.
Some funding requests may be considered for a Sentara Microgrant. If your application qualifies for a Microgrant, Sentara may offer a different funding amount than what was requested based on the Microgrant eligibility. Sentara has the right to elect, or not elect, eligible partners at its sole discretion.
If you have any questions, please email SentaraCares@Sentara.com.
Eligible Partners:
- Organizations that are tax-exempt pursuant to 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and filed a 990 Form for two or more years with gross receipts more than $50,000 annually
- Public/government agencies
Application Criteria:
- Organization or program must meet identified health and human service needs in Sentara’s Virginia and Eastern North Carolina service areas.
- Supported services may not be excluded based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any other affiliation.
- The organization or program must demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Requested funding must support a program or project that strategically aligns with Sentara’s funding priorities.
- Requested funding may not support a program that has received Sentara funding for the same purpose in the same calendar year.