Silicon Valley Community Foundation is seeking applications for the Health: Community Action Grants to address these disparities and build a strong and engaged community.
Donor Name: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
State: California
Counties: San Mateo County (CA), Santa Clara County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 10/14/2022
Grant Size: $50,000
Details:
Through this grant program, SVCF supports BIPOC-led and allied organizations that prioritize community-based solutions to improve access to care, strengthen primary care, address upstream health factors and offer mental health services.
The work that this program funds is part of a long-term strategy to achieve systemic change in Silicon Valley. Organizations seeking to apply should have a clear focus on racial justice and a plan to center the community they are serving in leadership, design and implementation of programs. Priority will be given to BIPOC-led and allied organizations and those with annual budgets under $1 million. Organizations can apply for general operating support or program support grants.
Funding Information
The maximum grant amount will be $50,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations must serve San Mateo and/or Santa Clara counties. Organizations headquartered outside the two-county region may apply but should demonstrate significant service to these areas or partner with a local organization that does.
- Organizations must have a 501(c)(3) designation or have a fiscal sponsor with a 501(c)(3) designation.
- Organizations must not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship status, creed, religion, religious affiliation, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
- Organizations with religious affiliations will be considered for funding only if the project for which they seek support addresses the needs of the wider community without regard to religious beliefs.
For more information, visit Silicon Valley Community Foundation.