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Job Description
Grants Coordinator Richmond and Henrico Public Health Foundation Richmond, VA Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $64,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Teamwork Program management Grassroots mobilization Master's degree Databases Administrative experience Bachelor's degree Data management Grassroots community outreach Non-profit experience Technical Proficiency Healthcare disparities reduction efforts Full Job Description RHPHF Seeks Grants Coordinator The Richmond and Henrico Public Health Foundation (RHPHF) is seeking a qualified candidate to assist with the Foundation's Health Equity Fund (HEF), a first-in-Virginia municipal initiative focused on investing in community interventions to address health disparities and the legacies of structural racism, past and present. The HEF was established with an investment of $5 million from the City of Richmond's federal American Rescue Plan local relief funds and has run application and funding cycles since 2023. The Grants Coordinator's work will focus primarily on the HEF, but may expand to additional RHPHF grant programs in the future. The Grants Manager will work with the Interim Managing Director, the Foundation's Board of Directors, the City's public health district staff, and a host of community partners and health equity leaders to help support HEF partners during application and funding cycles. Applications will close at 5pm on June 30th, 2026. Specific duties of the Grants Coordinator will include:
Grantmaking Administration:
Work closely with the Managing Director and the Board to facilitate application and funding cycles. Work with the Managing Director to coordinate regular meetings of the Community Advisory Committee (CAC), preparing agendas in coordination with health district staff, and cultivating collaborative relationships with CAC members. Other duties as assigned from the RHPHF Board and Managing Director. Technical Assistance and Capacity Building for
Partners:
Provide direct technical assistance to applicants throughout application process Conduct application workshops, office hours, and one-on-one consultations Develop TA resources including guides, templates, and training materials Assess grantee capacity-building needs and coordinate specialized support Facilitate peer learning opportunities among funded partners Support grantees in data collection, evaluation, and reporting Connect organizations to capacity-building resources and service providers An ideal Grants Manager will: Be willing to collaborate with with foundation staff and partners Propose and advocate for new ideas that advance the Foundation's mission Understand Richmond's health disparities, their root causes, and an emerging evidence base for how they can be addressed. Have a background and/or degree and/or training in Public Health, nonprofit management, public administration or similar. Be deeply passionate about health equity with demonstrated experience building programs that impact disparities and elevate community-driven solutions. Have strong and adaptive administrative skills Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, nonprofit management, or related field (Master's preferred) Minimum 3-5 years experience in grantmaking, program management, or nonprofit capacity building Demonstrated experience working with community-based organizations, particularly grassroots and emerging organizations Strong understanding of health equity and social determinants of health Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in grants management systems and databases Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred Commitment to equity, inclusion, and community-centered approaches About the
RHPHF RHPHF
is a 501c3 non profit foundation whose mission is to advance the work of the City and County public health districts to improve health outcomes and health equity in Richmond and Henrico. What Else You Should Know RHPHF is an equal opportunity employer and we value having staff who come from the communities that are most impacted by health disparities. We encourage and welcome people of color, LGBTQ+ people, transgender and gender non-binary people, and people of any physical ability to apply. The position is full-time and is based in Richmond (although we might have flexibility on location for the right candidate if they are able to still be in Richmond regularly). The salary for this position ranges from $60,000 to $64,000 with exact salary depending on experience and skills. Benefits include paid holidays, accrued paid time off, and employer-sponsored health and vision insurance through Anthem and dental insurance through Delta Dental. Funding for the position is secured through July 2028 with RHPHF committed to identifying means to sustain the position into the future. How to Apply Applications may be submitted digitally by uploading a resume and a cover letter not to exceed one page, and answering a few simple questions. Find the application online now! Applications are due by July 1, 2026.
Pay:
$60,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): A nonprofit partner led by a small, community-based team is struggling with grant reporting due to limited staff capacity, while delivering strong program outcomes. How would you creatively and equitably adapt your technical assistance approach to support the organization without reinforcing power imbalances or overburdening staff? We collaborate with diverse stakeholders at RHPHF, including health district staff, community partners, community members, and funding organizations. Please describe a time when you successfully maintained clear communication and teamwork while working toward a common goal.
