The YWCA of Jamestown has received a $100,000 grant from the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York.

The foundation has selected 16 nonprofit organizations to receive a total of $1.6 million in funding for general operations through the Strengthening Every Angle (SEA) Change Fund. The SEA Change Fund was launched at the beginning of 2026 to support organizations that are experiencing challenges resulting from changes in public funding over the past year.

The 16 organizations will receive grants of $100,000 each to support general operations, meaning the money does not have to be used for a specific program or service line.

The Health Foundation is dedicating an additional $400,000 in funds to capacity building services for the selected grantees, including individualized coaching and skill development, to strengthen their long-term organizational health.

“General operating funds are an essential resource for the long-term strength of nonprofit organizations, especially in the current funding landscape,” said Dr. Nora Suric, president of the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York. “The SEA Change Fund is new, but it represents the Health Foundation’s core approach: building trusted relationships with our nonprofit partners so we can pursue big-picture solutions for a healthier community.”