Lance Armstrong Foundation, Inc.

• Livestrong, the Lance Armstrong Foundation, Inc. provides funding for community organizations that will provide medical care to people who are battling cancer. Their community grants are for three years and range from $10,000 to $50,000 per year. To apply, send them a letter describing the services you will provide.
  
  Livestrong: The Lance Armstrong Foundation, Inc.
  P.O. Box 161150
  Austin, TX 78716
  (512) 236-8820
  laf.org
  
  

The Nathan Cummings Foundation

• The Nathan Cummings Foundation awards grants to start-up organizations who will improve the quality of care of care for underserved populations. These grants range from $10,000 to $100,000. To apply send a letter, up to two pages, describing the program and the need.
  
  The Nathan Cummings Foundation
  475 10th Avenue, 14th Fl.
  New York, NY 10018
  (212) 787-7300
  nathancummings.org
  
  

Million Dollar Round Table Foundation

• The Million Dollar Round Table Foundation awards grants to new and start-up health care organizations. They fund programs that improve the quality of care in the area. Grant awards range from $50,000 to $100,000. To apply for one of these grants, download the application available on their website.
  
  Million Dollar Round Table Foundation
  325 West Touhy Avenue
  Park Ridge, IL 60068
  (847) 692-6378
  mdrtfoundation.org
  
  

Ronald McDonald House Charities

• The Ronald McDonald House Charities provides funding to new health care programs serving the needs of at-risk children. Before applying to this national foundation, check to see if you have a local chapter in your area. To apply to the national foundation, begin by sending a letter describing the need and the services that you provide. Grants range from $2,500 to $10,000.
  
  Ronald McDonald House Charities
  1 Kroc Drive
  Oak Brook, IL 60523
  (630) 623-7048
  rmhc.org
  
  

The Dorothea Haus Ross Foundation

• The Dorothea Haus Ross Foundation funds programs that serve the health care needs of needy children across the country. New organizations that fulfill this need should send a letter, up to two pages, describing the program they will provide. Funding ranges from $500 to $13,000.
  
  The Dorothea Haus Ross Foundation
  1036 Monroe Avenue
  Rochester, NY 14620
  (585) 473-6006
  dhrossfoundation.org