Connecting Care to Real Life Fidelis Care recognizes that health is shaped by more than clinical visits. It’s also influenced by the environments where people live, work, and raise their families. In 2025, we strengthened our approach to whole-person care by identifying social needs and building networks that connect members to vital community resources.
Fidelis Care awarded $130,000 in rural health grants to organizations such as Literacy West NY and Restoration Society, Inc., which are expanding access to telehealth, transportation, and health literacy programs. These efforts are especially critical in areas where provider shortages and geographic isolation limit access to care. The behavioral health grant program awarded $149,000 to nine organizations , including the Center for Comprehensive Health Practice in Harlem and Pediatric Wellness of Northern New York in Watertown. These grants supported models that integrate behavioral health into primary care, with a focus on underserved youth and families. To address food insecurity, Fidelis Care launched a Food Is Medicine grant initiative, giving $130,000 to 10 organizations like Feedmore WNY and Nassau County Department of Health that feature programs integrating nutrition into healthcare delivery. With over 2.2 million New Yorkers affected by food insecurity, including 14% of children, these grants help local organizations connect families with healthy food and chronic disease prevention resources.
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HEALTH EQUITY GRANTS
Whether through mobile outreach, community-based education, or direct service delivery, Fidelis Care’s health equity grants are helping build a healthier, more equitable New York, one partnership at a time.
Fidelis Care advanced our commitment to promoting health equity in 2025 through targeted grant programs that support providers and organizations in underserved communities across New York State. These grants, focused on maternal health, rural health, behavioral health, and food security, provided $559,000 in grants to more than 30 organizations . Each recipient plays a vital role in addressing barriers to care and improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations. From doula training programs in Buffalo to health literacy workshops in Allegany County, these initiatives reflect Fidelis Care’s belief that meaningful change begins at the community level. Among the latest recipients, nine organizations received $150,000 in maternal health grants , including Mosaic of the Southern Tier, Westchester Community Health Center, and Caribbean Women’s Health Association of Kings County. The grants assist organizations and providers that play a vital role in ensuring safe pregnancies and healthy babies, particularly for underserved, lower-income women and their families across New York.
$150K MATERNAL HEALTH
$149K BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
$130K RURAL HEALTH
$130K FOOD INSECURITY
Center for Comprehensive Health Practice Behavioral Grant Giving event, Harlem
Mosaic of the Southern Tier Maternal Grant Giving event, Elmira
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