Amount
$100,000–$250,000 typical awards; some western NY projects exceed $200K.[3][5]
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Mother Cabrini Health Foundation
Strategic Fit
Cabrini invests statewide to eliminate health barriers for low-income New Yorkers—spanning healthcare access, workforce, basic needs, and housing stability. BUL’s integrated health access (CHWs), housing counseling, and workforce programming align across multiple Cabrini focus areas and equity priorities.[3]
BUL has historic ties to the foundation via National Urban League collaborations, providing a relationship foundation to build on.[6]
Positioning Priorities
- Frame a specific, outcomes-driven project (e.g., “Health Access Navigators” or “Housing Stability for Seniors”) serving underserved Buffalo neighborhoods.
- Highlight partnerships with Catholic Health and county agencies to underscore alignment with Cabrini’s mission and Catholic values.
- Showcase quantitative outcomes (clients served, health metrics, housing retention) and equity impacts for communities of color.
Application Notes
- LOI: ~2,500 words covering need, population, project plan, outcomes, budget.
- Full proposal: extended narrative, logic model, staffing chart, detailed financials, audited statements, partner letters.[4]
- Plan for iterative follow-up questions—Cabrini often seeks clarification before final approval.
Risks & Mitigation
- High volume: 1,000+ LOIs statewide. Differentiate with data, community voice, and evidence of Catholic alignment.
- Project novelty: Focus on transformative or expansion ideas rather than general operations.
- Compliance: Ensure all activities adhere to Catholic ethical guidelines to avoid disqualification.[3]
ROI & Next Steps
Estimated 80 hours (cultivation + LOI + proposal). A $150K award equates to ≈$1,875/hour, not including renewal potential. Next steps: draft a concept memo, secure partner commitments, request a November meeting with the Western NY program officer, and prepare outcome data/logic model ahead of portal opening.[4]