PacificSource Foundation for Health Improvement Grants is sponsored by PacificSource Foundation for Health Improvement. Provides support to nonprofit organizations working to improve health status and meet healthcare needs in communities.

2023 Foundation Application Guide > PacificSource Foundation for Health Improvement –555 International Way ,Springfield, OR 97477 > Website –Online Grant Portal –CharitableFoundation@pacificsource. com Founded in 1992, t he PacificSource Foundation for Health Improvement is an independent, private foundation, not connected to any PacificSource entity.

We are focused on finding ways to improve access to high -quality healthcare for everyone –with an emphasis on helping under -ser ved and vulnerable populations. Serving communities statewide in Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and within the following areas of Washington State: Clark, Pierce, and Spokane Counties.

Advancing health equity through strategies that increase access to healthcare and eliminate health disparities for marginalized people and communities. 1. Access to healthcare services for vulnerable and underserved populations a.

Direct Healthcare Services – Mental/Behavioral Health, Medical, Dental b. Indirect/Support Services – Peer Support, Traditional/Community Health Workers, Navigation, 2.

Prevention of health inequities through clinical and community -driven solutions, including interventions that adv ance equity and improve the health and wellbeing for those experiencing health disparities > The areas noted below are examples of approaches th at we believe to be well aligned; however, we look > forward to exploring opportunities with community partners, as we learn and refine this new priority area . a.

Infant & Maternal Health – i.e. home visiting programs, developmental screening promotion, b. Early Childhood & Parent Education – i.e. ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) prevention, developmentally appropriate parent education, protective factors. c.

Supportive Housing – Specifically focused on co -located services, permanent supp ortive housing (program, not capital), and services that aim to improve health within a housing context. d. Nutrition Access & Education – i.e. nutrition support and education to promote overall health, prevent negative health outcomes, or treat disease.

e. Buil ding Resilience – Healing -centered, community driven solutions that strengthen the resilience of marginalized people and communities. i.e. non -clinical behavioral health, accessibility, LGBTQ+, youth development, social connection, and climate -related heal th impacts.

• Provides one -year and multi -year funding to support organizations working to advance health equity, as described in the funding priority areas and examples shown above. • Grants awarded through this program adhere to the eligibility criteria, application process, and schedule described on the following page.

2023 Foundation Application Guide > PacificSource Foundation for Health Improvement –555 International Way ,Springfield, OR 97477 > Website –Online Grant Portal –CharitableFoundation@pacificsource.

com Healthcare Access Partners Program • The HcAP Program provides five -year funding commitments, shared -learning oppor tunities, as well as technical assistance to help strengthen community -supported safety net providers (aka free • This program is open by invitation only and requires at least three -years of prior funding history with the foundation (before being eligible for an invitation to apply ).

• Submit a Letter of Inquiry “Apply” icon from the top bar. o From there, click the blue “Apply” button on the “202 3 Foundation Grants” grant opportunity. o LOIs will be reviewed on a quarterly basis , see schedule below.

o Please note, not all organizations that submit an LOI will be approved for a full application. o Invitations to apply will be extende d on a quarterly basis . o Grant applications results will be communicated directly with the applic ant.

o Grants are reviewed on a quarterly cycle based on the schedule below. o If awarded, payment would be made following final notification.

LOI Deadline Application Period Notification Q2 January 20 th February 1 – 21 Mid -April Q3 April 21 st May 1 – 19 Mid -July Q4 July 21 st August 1 – 21 Mid -October Q1 October 20 th November 1 – 21 Mid -January ( ’24) > *Dates are subject to change and changes will be communicated wi th active applicants.

Eligibility & Funding Guidelines: • Types of Organizations – Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations or meet the IRS's requirements for a tax -exempt organization. We do not fund proposals aimed at art, political, or faith - • Grant Size & Duration – Generally speaking, one -year grant requests are appropriate for organizations that are new to the foundation.

Multi -year grant requests may be suitable for organizations known to the foundation and in good standing with prior awards. There are no firm limitations on the level of a gra nt request but typical awards range from $10,000 -$60,000. • Limitations – Foundation does not fund capital campaigns or brick and mortar needs (unless otherwise determined by the Board).

The foundation will consider requests for funding key equipment and ca pacity building related to programs and staffing. • Other Opportunities – At the discretion of the board, the foundation may periodically engage in philanthropic collaboration or invest in opportunities outside of the focus/priority areas stated above.