ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 48/100
Virginia Project Connect: Expanding Medicaid Outreach and Enrollment Assistance
Virginia Health Care Foundation funding to add Medicaid outreach and enrollment workers as new federal requirements take effect.
Funding$1.5 million total anticipated; typically $60,000 to $85,000 per outreach worker
DeadlineOctober 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM (timezone not separately stated in RFA)
Last verifiedSeptember 29, 2026
Required next actionEligible organizations should use the official VHCF Project Connect materials and grant portal, confirm eligibility, complete the required application package, and submit by October 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The public page does not separately state a time zone, so verify portal controls before final submission.
Broad Eligibility
Eligible applicants are Virginia public agencies; private nonprofit organizations holding 501(c)(3) tax exemption; affiliates of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt agencies; or organizations with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor. Free clinics and community health centers must be members in good standing with the applicable Virginia association named in the RFA. Current Project Connect grantees may apply only if their existing grant is meeting or on track to meet its stated goals and objectives.
Atlas Analysis
Verified open Virginia healthcare-access funding for an 18-month January 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028 initiative. The program expands Project Connect by funding application assisters who help Virginians apply for, enroll in, and renew Medicaid/FAMIS coverage. VHCF's current materials confirm proposals are due October 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM and the grant period begins January 1, 2027.
The Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF) is accepting applications for an 18-month special Project Connect initiative to expand Medicaid outreach and enrollment assistance as Virginia prepares for new federal requirements.
VHCF anticipates awarding approximately $1.5 million statewide. Typical awards range from $60,000 to $85,000 per outreach worker and are intended to support salary, benefits, travel, office and outreach supplies, and basic telecommunications/technology such as a work cell phone and laptop.
Eligible applicants include Virginia public agencies, private 501(c)(3) nonprofits, affiliates of 501(c)(3) organizations, and organizations with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor. Free clinics and community health centers must also be members in good standing with the applicable Virginia association identified in the RFA. Current Project Connect grantees may apply if their existing grant is meeting or on track to meet stated goals.
The grant period is January 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028. Applications are due October 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM through VHCF’s Blackbaud grant portal. The RFA does not separately label the deadline time zone, so applicants should follow the portal and VHCF instructions exactly.
Atlas fit note: This is a verified open health-access funding opportunity, but the allowable-cost structure is centered on Medicaid outreach personnel and basic worker support. Atlas does not currently identify a lawful material N9+ or QC Healthcare vendor role. No direct-vendor or applicant outreach is recommended unless the RFA is amended or an applicant-specific allowable use materially changes that conclusion.
Source verificationOfficial program administrator · www.vhcf.orgAtlas last verified this record September 29, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
