Health Equity Grants

Health Equity Grants is sponsored by PacificSource Foundation for Health Improvement. With a mission to advance health equity, PacificSource Foundation for Health Improvement provides Oregon 501(c)(3) organizations with one-year and multi-year funding to expand access to healthcare and prevent health inequities.

Foundation for Health Improvement | PacificSource The PacificSource Foundation for Health Improvement is an independent, private foundation. We are focused on finding ways to improve access to high-quality healthcare for everyone—with an emphasis on building resilience and helping underserved and vulnerable populations. We serve communities throughout Idaho, Montana, and Oregon.

We believe everyone should have opportunities for a healthy life and community—regardless of resources, circumstances, or identity. We seek to advance equity, honor diversity, and foster inclusion throughout our work. This, in alignment with our values, enables us to learn from, collaborate with, and foster the inherent power of the communities with which we partner.

Enter grant portal 2025 Impact Report (PDF) Eligibility & Funding Guidelines Types of organizations: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations or meet IRS requirements for a tax-exempt organization. Grant size and duration: Awards typically range from $10,000 to $50,000, but there is no firm limit. We are currently accepting one-year grant requests.

Organizations may apply once per year and must not have another active grant. Limitations: The Foundation does not fund proposals that are faith-based or aimed at research, art, politics, or advocacy. Additionally, we do not sponsor events or provide funding for capital campaigns or brick-and-mortar needs.

We will consider requests for funding key equipment and expanding capacity to programs and staffing. Access to healthcare services for vulnerable and underserved populations through direct healthcare services or indirect support. To promote access, the Foundation also sponsors the Priscilla Gould Healthcare Access Partners (HcAP) Program.

This is a multi-year funding program for community-supported clinics and healthcare safety net providers. The program's eligibility requires at least three years of positive experience with the Foundation. Applications are by invitation only.

Prevention of health inequities through clinical and community-driven solutions, including interventions that advance equity and improve the health and well-being of those experiencing health disparities. Examples include infant and maternal health; early childhood and parent education; supportive housing (program, not capital); nutrition access and education, building resilience, and more. Grant application process 1.

Submit a letter of intent (LOI). - Click the “Apply” icon from the top bar. - Click the “Apply” button next to “2026 PacificSource Foundation Grants.

” 2. If invited, submit application. We extend invitations on a rolling basis.

Depending on the timing of your submission, the LOI review process can take 3-4 months. We will communicate application outcomes directly to the applicant. If awarded, grant payment can take 6–8 weeks.

A W-9 and Electronic Funds Transfer form will be requested during the grant notification process. Application window: February 9–20 Application window: May 11–22 Application window: August 10–21 Notification: Mid-October Foundation Executive Director CharitableFoundation@PacificSource. com 541-684-5221 , 800-624-6052 Foundation Program Manager Amanda.

Adams@PacificSource. com TTY: 711 (we accept all relay calls)