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Cape Cod Healthcare Seeks
Community Benefits Grant Applicants
  
(Hyannis, MA – July 17, 2025) Cape Cod Healthcare (CCHC) is pleased to release its 2026 Annual Strategic Grant Request for Proposals (RFP). The 2026 RFP is part of an annual competitive grant process focused on addressing the unmet health needs of the residents of Barnstable County. Organizations are invited to submit proposals for programs or projects that improve residents’ physical and/or behavioral health.

The CCHC Community Benefits grants program is open to all nonprofit organizations operating in Barnstable County with programs that align with CCHC’s Community Benefits priorities.
 

Successful proposals will:

• Explain how the proposed program improves health
• Address one or more social determinants of health
• Promote and address health equity
• Describe how the project impacts residents of Barnstable County

“Cape Cod Healthcare is proud to partner with local organizations who help improve the quality of life for Cape Cod residents,” said Christopher Lawson, Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Cape Cod Healthcare. “The annual grants process represents CCHC’s commitment to addressing our community health needs that go beyond traditional medical care services.”

Community Benefits will host two grant information sessions:

• Tuesday, August 5, at 1 p.m. In person at the Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation, 4 Bayview St., West Yarmouth

• Wednesday, August 6, 10 a.m., Virtual via Microsoft Teams; link to be provided upon registration

These sessions will provide an overview of Cape Cod Healthcare’s Annual Strategic Grant process and are intended for community members who are new to Cape Cod Healthcare’s grant-making process. All are welcome and registration is required by emailing kahancock@capecodhealth.org. If you cannot make one of these info sessions, please feel free to reach out to kahancock@capecodhealth.org to make an appointment for assistance. Note: You do not have to attend an info session to submit a grant application.

Cape Cod Healthcare Community Benefits will award up to $300,000 total in FY26 Annual Strategic Grants. Grants are for one year only and the maximum grant award is $30,000. The deadline for submission of strategic grant proposals is Sunday, September 14, 2025. Applicants will be notified of the awards in November. 
The CCHC Community Benefits program promotes the Cape Cod Healthcare mission to coordinate and deliver the highest quality, accessible health services to Cape Cod residents and visitors. Review or download the RFP application: https://www.capecodhealth.org/fy26-rfp

For more information, visit: www.capecodhealth.org/about/caring-for-our-community/
 
About Cape Cod Healthcare
Cape Cod Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod. With more than 600 providers, over 5,000 employees and over 250 volunteers, Cape Cod Healthcare is comprised of two acute care hospitals, a Level III trauma center, the Cape’s leading provider of homecare and hospice services (VNA), seven urgent care centers, a primary and specialty care network, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, an assisted living facility, and numerous health services and programs. For more information, visit the Cape Cod Healthcare website at www.capecodhealth.org.