The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation is a faith-based philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting programs that address the unmet healthcare and healthcare-related needs of individuals and communities throughout New York State. Rooted in the Catholic tradition of compassion and service, the Foundation funds a diverse range of initiatives designed to promote healing and improve health outcomes for underserved and vulnerable populations.
For 2025, the Foundation will provide funding through several key program areas: Access to Healthcare, Basic Needs, Healthcare Workforce, Mental and Behavioral Health, the General Fund and Eight Priority Populations, and the Nursing Initiative. These funding categories collectively target a wide range of challenges, from improving access to medical care and behavioral health services to addressing food insecurity and enhancing the capabilities of the healthcare workforce across the state.
The application process for 2025 begins with the submission of Letters of Inquiry (LOIs), which will be accepted from March 31 through April 24, 2025. Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to register on the Foundation’s grants portal prior to the start of the application window. To support potential applicants, an informational webinar will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Based on the LOIs received, selected organizations will be invited to submit full proposals in June 2025. Final grant decisions will be made in two rounds, with notifications expected in October and December 2025.
Grants are available to nonprofits operating within New York State that demonstrate alignment with the Foundation’s mission and programmatic focus areas. While specifics of eligibility criteria are not listed in this summary, interested applicants can access additional application guidance, including frequently asked questions and technical support, through the Foundation’s online portal or by contacting grantsupport@cabrinihealth.org.
In keeping with the Foundation’s values, applicants are expected to design proposals that reflect a commitment to serving vulnerable populations and to do so in a manner consistent with Catholic values and ethics. The Foundation also provides a mailing list for updates and maintains transparency through publicly available grant records from previous years, including detailed reports on annual and emergency COVID-19-related grants.
For further information, the Foundation can be contacted at info@cabrinihealth.org or (646) 980-3001. Their offices are located at 777 Third Avenue, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10017.
