High-Quality Care for People with Serious Illness is a grant from the California Health Care Foundation (CHCF) that funds projects expanding access to palliative care and hospice services for Californians with low incomes. CHCF is an independent, nonprofit philanthropy dedicated to improving California's health care system so all residents receive the care they need.

This funding supports integration of serious illness care with Medi-Cal delivery systems, technology innovation, and approaches that address health equity. Eligible applicants include health care providers, nonprofits, and community-based organizations operating in California. Awards typically range from $25,000 to $250,000.

Most grants are solicited, though unsolicited letters of intent are accepted on a rolling basis.

Applicant Resources - California Health Care Foundation Applicant Resources - California Health Care Foundation The California Health Care Foundation is an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need. Our Approach to Health Equity CHCF works on many different fronts to support California’s health care system.

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California Improvement Network CHCF Health Care Leadership Program CHCF funds projects that are aligned with its strategic goals and relevant to California health care as outlined in these goals. Frequently Asked Questions The California Health Care Foundation is an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need.

Making an Unsolicited Request Submitting a Solicited Proposal Frequently Asked Questions Unsolicited Applications (letters of intent) Most of CHCF’s grants are solicited or awarded through a competitive request for proposals. However, unsolicited letters of intent (LOIs) are also accepted by the foundation. If you are submitting an unsolicited request, please follow these instructions .

Full proposals should be submitted only if requested by a CHCF program staff member. Read detailed instructions and download required forms . Program-Related Investments CHCF’s Innovation Fund provides program-related investments to support health care technology and service companies with the potential to significantly improve quality of care, lower the cost of care, or improve access to care for Californians with low incomes.

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