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.