29 Dec
2023
California Wellness Foundation – Announcing $16.9 Million in Grants and Impact Investments
Grant Amount: Not specified
Information
The California Wellness Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in California working to prevent health problems that result from inequities related to the social determinants of health.
Priority funding areas include:
Bridging the Gaps in Access and Quality Care:
This area focuses on:
- Advancing healthcare reform and the Affordable Care Act through outreach, enrollment, and public policy strategies
- Strengthening community clinics and safety-net partners through outreach to communities about preventive services and workforce development
- Improving oral healthcare for low-income adults and seniors
- Increasing diversity in the health professions
Expanding Education and Employment Pathways:
This area focuses on:
- College readiness programs
- Youth leadership development
- Capacity building for organizations that provide supportive services to youth
- Job readiness programs
Promoting Health and Safe Neighborhoods:
This area focuses on:
- Prevention of pollution sources
- Promotion of healthier food systems
- Promotion of community facility use to improve wellness and involvement
- Violence prevention programs
Increasing Nonprofit Opportunity:
This area focuses on:
- Advancing public policy
- Investing in capacity building
- Promoting innovation in programs that foster health and wellness in underserved areas
Letters of inquiry are accepted on an ongoing basis.