The Community Health Fund was established in 2017 by the Community Foundation of San Joaquin, through a generous gift from the DBB (Delta Blood Bank) Foundation.

COMMUNITY HEALTH FUND’S 2022 AREA OF INTEREST FOCUS

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SAN JOAQUIN is pleased to invite eligible non-profit organizations to submit letters of interest for grant funding from the Community Health Fund. Grants are available to fund projects and activities that serve people living in San Joaquin or Calaveras County, and directly align with one or more of the Community Health Fund’s areas of focus: improving healthcare services, promoting health outcomes, and supporting medical education. For 2022, The Community Health Fund Committee is accepting requests for eligible projects from all three areas of focus.

FUNDING FOR 2022

The Community Foundation of San Joaquin committed a total of $150,000 for the 2022 Community Health Fund grants program. The maximum grant amount an applicant could request was $40,000.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT LOI

Letters of interest for projects and activities from eligible organizations will be accepted if submitted online via this portal by Friday, May 27, 2022, at 5:00 pm (Pacific Standard Time). Submissions received after the due date/time will not be reviewed.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The Community Foundation of San Joaquin will accept letters of interest from the following organizations:

• Nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, classified as a public charity, not as a “private foundation” under section 509(a), and are designated a 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) organization; and
• Local public education agencies such as K-12 public school districts, community colleges, and public universities.

Organizations must be located in San Joaquin or Calaveras County. Proposed programs or activities must directly benefit people living in San Joaquin or Calaveras County.