The Community Health Foundation (CHF) Responsive Grant program for 2025-2026 provides annual funding to nonprofit organizations in Clark and Champaign Counties, Ohio. These grants aim to support health and well-being by addressing health priorities such as healthy living, maternal and infant health, mental health, sexual health, and housing stability. The program also emphasizes cross-cutting factors like health equity, minority health, capacity building, and social determinants of health. Eligible nonprofits can apply for program grants, project grants, operating support, or capital improvements.

Grant amounts vary, with applications under $5,000 eligible for a simplified application process. First-time applicants must attend a mandatory information session. Applications must be submitted online through the Smarter Select platform by February 7, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Selected applicants will receive award notifications by mid-May 2025, and mid-year and final reports will be required. CHF prefers programs that are evidence-based, collaborative, and address systemic inequities.