Grant Opportunities
Obici Healthcare Foundation offers Community Engagement and Micro-Capacity Building Grants.
The Foundation is accepting grant requests in other funding areas. Click below to learn more.
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Capacity Building RFP for Service Providers & Partners
Obici Healthcare Foundation is seeking professional service providers, technical assistance providers, implementation partners, and nonprofit-serving organizations to help strengthen nonprofits across Western Tidewater, Virginia, and Gates County, North Carolina.
Through this Request for Proposals, the Foundation is looking for partners who can design, deliver, and support high-quality capacity-building opportunities that strengthen nonprofit leadership, organizational infrastructure, collaboration, and long-term sustainability.
We welcome proposals for both broad capacity-building partnerships and focused services, including:
- Nonprofit advising, coaching, and technical assistance
- Leadership, governance, and organizational development
- Financial sustainability and grant readiness
- Nonprofit learning, training, and professional development
- Civic engagement, advocacy, technology, innovation, and related supports
Applicants do not need to provide every service listed. Organizations with a clear area of expertise are encouraged to apply.
Download the RFP for full details, eligibility information, funding priorities, and application instructions.
Important Dates and How to Apply
The 2026 Capacity Building RFP is a competitive opportunity for partners interested in supporting nonprofit capacity-building efforts across Western Tidewater, Virginia, and Gates County, North Carolina.
All proposals must be submitted through the Foundation’s online grant portal by Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Late, incomplete, or emailed proposals will not be considered.
Key Dates
Proposal Deadline: Wednesday, July 15, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. ET
Notification of Selection: Friday, August 28, 2026
Year 1 Start Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Anticipated Partnership Period: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2028
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to schedule a pre-submission consultation with Foundation staff to discuss alignment, feasibility, and potential fit before applying. To make the most of the conversation, applicants are encouraged to schedule at least two weeks before the proposal deadline.
For questions, contact Fiona Charles, Program Officer, at gro.fchicibo@selrahcf or (757) 539-8810.
For portal assistance, contact Logan Wall, Grants Management and Administrative Assistant, at gro.fchicibo@llawl or (757) 539-8810.
Required Proposal Application Materials
Applicants are required to download, complete, and upload the Proposal Cover Sheet as part of their proposal submission.
The Proposal Cover Sheet is available for download below. All other required application materials will be completed or uploaded directly through the Foundation’s online grant portal.
If you have any questions, please contact Fiona Charles.
Online Portal
Applicants MUST submit their organization’s Letter of Intent and Proposal Application using the Foundation’s Online Portal. Please select the appropriate button below to access the online portal.
Applicants with an active Organization & User Account:
Applicants without an active Organization & User Account:
For Additional Assistance
Email Obici Healthcare Foundation Staff at gro.fchicibo@ofni for assistance or any questions