Grants And Funding
The Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth (VFHY) issues grants for programs and initiatives to reduce and prevent youth tobacco use and childhood obesity throughout the Commonwealth each year. Members of Regional Advisory Boards consisting of community representatives review the grant applications and make funding recommendations to the VFHY Board of Trustees, which votes to fund these organizations.
Be alerted when new funding opportunities are available
Current & Upcoming Funding Opportunities
Youth Tobacco Use
Prevention Grants (2024)
Healthy Communities Action Teams to Prevent Childhood Obesity Grants (2026)
Research into Youth Tobacco/Nicotine Use Prevention Grants (2024)
Notification for Intent to Award – RFP #852P024
Release of next RFP
August 2025
Applications Closed
Out of all the grants my organization receives, VFHY provides the most support and communication. I do not hesitate to call my grant administrator should I have a problem.
Anonymous VFHY Grantee
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