VCU Medical Center Auxiliary
Applicants are encouraged to apply if there is a project that would benefit one of the medical center’s strategic initiatives, including:
- Patient satisfaction and customer service
- Establishing a culture of safety and excellence
- Commitment to adequate and timely service
- Transformation through information technology service
- Financial performance
- Workforce development
- Strategic innovations
- Community partnerships
Auxiliary Grant Program
Through this program, the VCU Medical Center Auxiliary annually funds dozens of team member driven projects that improve patient comfort and experience and/or support and educate team members.
How to Apply
Applications open May 1, 2025.
If you have questions regarding the grant program please email the VCU Medical Center Auxiliary Grant Administrator.
Please click this link to apply and click “+ New” to view the application. Thank you!
Application Guidelines
The purpose of the VCU Medical Center Auxiliary Grants Program is to award funding for unique, new grants that improve the lives of patients and team members.
Grant requests are designed to be projects NOT associated with a Department’s operating budgets. Please acknowledge the following guidelines in filling out your grant application. Grant funds can NOT be used for
Full-time or part-time positions
- Research
- Gifts for Volunteers
- Remunerations/stipends for presenters.
Please remember to fill out the application completely, including detailed financial information. If you have submitted grant proposals previously, please provide updated narratives.
Thank you for submitting a grant proposal. We are grateful for your ingenuity in enhancing patient care and team members’ well-being !
Application Process
The application will open on May 1st and must be submitted through the Intranet page by clicking +New at the top of the page. All applications must be submitted to your Senior Director no later than June 1st by 11:59 PM.
Once submitted, applications cannot be modified. Senior Directors will have 15 days to review and approve applications, with all approvals due by June 15th.
Decision letters will be sent by August 31st, 2025.
If awarded, recipients will be recognized at the Award Ceremony on September 3rd, 2025, and may begin using their awarded funds starting September 6th, 2025.
Incomplete or previously submitted applications will not be considered.
Questions: Contact the VCUMC Auxiliary Grants Administrator at VCUMCAuxGrants@VCUHealth.org.
2023 Auxiliary Awards
The VCU Medical Center Auxiliary funded 68 projects for a combined total of $303,646.99. Projects included comfort carts and toys, care packages for pediatric ICU patients, educational resources, and summer camp for kids with diabetes. View a list of the 2023 funded projects.
Photos from the July 13 VCUMC Auxiliary Grant Awards Ceremony
Photo Credits: VCU, University Marketing, Kevin Morley
Nancy Gee (far left with envelope) accepts a VCUMC Auxiliary Grant for “Dogs on Call,” while “Hairy Harry” and handler Kathy Albers steal the spotlight. JoAnn Burton (middle left) and Ginny Little from the auxiliary awarded 70 grants totaling $402,470.80. Dogs on Call is a therapy program for hospital patients, staff, students and visitors at VCU Medical Center.
Cathy Van Drew receives a grant for “Comprehensive Development Care for NICU Patients” from JoAnn Burton, VCUMC auxiliary grants manager.
Erica Jackson receives a grant for “Pediatric Outpatient Clothing Closet.” JoAnn Burton (left) and Ginny Little of the VCUMC auxiliary preside over the ceremony.
Katie Barnes (right) gets a big hug from JoAnn Burton, VCUMC Auxiliary grants manager, as she accepts a grant for “Mindfulness Meditation for VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center Patients.” President Ginny little looks on.