El Camino Health offers grants and sponsorships to organizations that address specific health needs in the community.
Donor Name: El Camino Health
State: California
County: Santa Clara County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/27/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
El Camino Health and the El Camino Healthcare District invest in the health of the community by committing resources to a variety of programs that benefit the community. Each entity provides separate grant opportunities for programs that align with current funding priorities and demonstrate the ability to meet the health needs of community members who are underserved, experiencing health disparities, and/or facing health challenge.
In addition to providing high-quality medical care, El Camino Health commits resources for community health promotion and disease prevention, particularly to support community members when they experience vulnerability and health challenges. Through the Community Benefit Program, grants and sponsorships are awarded to programs that meet the specific needs of the local population.
Principles
- Required:
- Serve those who live, work or go to school in the targeted geography
- Demonstrate a competence and capacity to address at least one of the identified health needs
- Focus primarily, but not exclusively, on the results of increasing access to healthcare services, behavioral health services, as well as the management of rising risk chronic health conditions (diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and respiratory conditions)
- Have an emphasis on populations that are underserved, experiencing health disparities, and/or facing health challenges
- Preferred:
- Aim to reflect the diversity of the targeted geography
- Focus on operational programmatic costs for service delivery, over capital campaigns
- Emphasize locally focused vs. national organizations
- Emphasize the most effective and impactful programs while welcoming new and innovative applicants.
Priorities
The Implementation Strategy Report and Community Benefit Plan describe the five priority health needs selected from the CHNA and offers suggested strategies for addressing these needs in the community:
- Healthcare Access & Delivery (including oral health)
- Availability and access to primary care, oral healthcare, specialty care, maternal/infant health, etc.
- Behavioral Health (including domestic violence & trauma)
- Mental health services for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, senior isolation/loneliness, domestic violence, trauma, etc.
- Diabetes & Obesity
- Relates to disease management, as well as contributing factors which include healthy eating and active living, etc.
- Chronic Conditions (other than diabetes & obesity)
- Cardiovascular disease, cancer, respiratory conditions, Alzheimer’s and dementia, and other chronic conditions
- Economic Stability (including food insecurity, housing & homelessness)
- Key driver of poor health outcomes
Funding Information
The District funds both Program Grants and Support Grants (up to $30,000 for agencies with an operating budget of less than $1.5M).
Grant Period
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible organizations include nonprofits, government-sponsored health programs, school districts, community service agencies, safety net clinics and community coalitions with a history of service to the residents of the community. In order for a potential grantee to be considered eligible for Community Benefit Program funding, the grant program must:
- Address selected health need
- Meet the geographic requirement by serving individuals who live, work or go to school in the District boundaries or El Camino Health service area.
For more information, visit El Camino Healthcare District.
