The PacificSource Foundation is now accepting applications for its grant program to advance health equity through strategies that increase access to healthcare and eliminate health disparities for marginalized people and communities.
Donor Name: PacificSource Foundation
State: Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The PacificSource Foundation for Health Improvement is an independent, private foundation, not connected to any PacificSource entity. They are focused on finding ways to improve access to high-quality healthcare for everyone—with an emphasis on helping underserved and vulnerable populations. They serve communities throughout Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and parts of Washington.
Funding Priority Areas
- Access to healthcare services for vulnerable and underserved populations.
- Direct Healthcare Services – Mental/Behavioral Health, Medical, Dental
- Indirect/Support Services – Peer Support, Traditional/Community Health Workers, Navigation, etc.
- Prevention of health inequities through clinical and community-driven solutions, including interventions that advance equity and improve the health and wellbeing for those experiencing health disparities.
- Infant & Maternal Health – i.e. home visiting programs, developmental screening promotion, lactation support, etc.
- Early Childhood & Parent Education – i.e. ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) prevention, developmentally appropriate parent education, protective factors.
- Supportive Housing – Specifically focused on co-located services, permanent supportive housing (program, not capital), and services that aim to improve health within a housing context.
- Nutrition Access & Education – i.e. nutrition support and education to promote overall health, prevent negative health outcomes, or treat disease.
- Building 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 health impacts.
Funding Information
There are no firm limitations on the level of a grant request but typical awards range from $10,000-$60,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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 faithbased causes.
- 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.
- 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 capacity 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.
For more information, visit PacificSource Foundation.
