Community Health Grant Program

Geographic Scope: Western Slope of El Dorado County, California

Service Area: Programs and projects that benefit community health in the Western Slope of El Dorado County

Funding Focus

• Health and wellness programs
• Community health initiatives
• Programs serving vulnerable populations including homeless and at-risk individuals

Eligibility Requirements

• Organization Type: Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization OR fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
• Service Area: Programs must serve the Western Slope of El Dorado County
• Focus: Community health programs and projects

What They Fund

• New programs/projects
• Expansion of existing programs/projects
• Funding to operate existing programs/projects
• Equipment and supplies for health programs
• Education and training initiatives
• Community health services

What They Do NOT Fund

• Operating expenses (general)
• Capital improvements
• Programs and projects after the fact (retrospective funding)

Contact Information

• Contact: Tanya Moran
• Phone: 530-642-9984
• Email: tmoran@marshallmedical.org
• Address: 3581 Palmer Drive, Suite 101, Cameron Park, CA 95682-8237

Reporting Requirements

Successful applicants must submit final reports comparing proposal to actuals using a provided template.

Examples of Past Grants (2020-2023)

• Hands4Hope: $5,000 (Service Learning Club expansion)
• MORE (Mother Lode Rehabilitation Enterprises): $25,400 (Food program expansion)
• Safe-D: $1,500 (Home safety equipment)
• Strength for the Journey: $3,600 (Grief support)
• ALS Association: $2,500 (Local program support)
• New Morning Youth and Family Services: $4,500 (Shelter surge capacity)
• Mother Teresa Maternity Home: $1,500 (Health education)
• Child Advocates of El Dorado County (CASA): $2,500 (Training)
• 3 Strands Global: $3,000 (Human trafficking prevention)

Application Process

Application Window: January to September each year

Grant Committee Review: Open year-round (2026), with procedural changes pending

Submission Timeline: Submit at earliest convenience; contact foundation about review timeline

Required Information

Organization Details:

1. Full legal organization name
2. Address (street, city, state, ZIP)
3. Organizational website
4. 501(c)(3) status (yes/no)
5. Year established/incorporated
6. EIN or TIN
7. Total paid staff and volunteer numbers

Contact Information:

1. President/CEO/Executive Director name and title
2. Organization phone and email
3. Grant contact name, title, phone, and email

Organization Information:

1. Mission statement (350 characters or less)
2. Brief description (500 characters or less)
3. Annual report (attach or provide URL)
4. Population served/target population (200 characters or less)

Proposal Narrative Questions

1. Program/Project Details:
   • Program/project name
   • Total budget from all sources
   • Requested amount
   • Percent of total budget requested
   • Health care services to be provided
2. Grant History:
   • Has MFCH provided funding previously? (Yes/No)
   • If yes, in which years?
3. Geographic Area:
   • Specify service area (must be Western Slope of El Dorado County)
4. Needs Assessment:
   • Describe the need the program/project will meet
   • Provide data demonstrating need exists
5. Collaboration:
   • List collaborating organizations and describe collaboration (or state "None")
6. Qualifications:
   • What evidence/experience supports organization's qualifications?
7. Program Impact:
   • How will program address target population needs?
   • Project timeline and major milestones
   • Anticipated impact (quantified)
   • How will success be measured?
   • Number of unduplicated clients to be served
   • Services clients will receive
   • Standard recidivism rate (if clinical program, or N/A)
8. Program Type:
   • New program/project
   • Funding to operate existing program/project
   • Expansion of existing program/project

Required Attachments

1. History of organization and areas served
2. 501(c)(3) IRS Letter of Determination
3. Project budget and other sources of financial/collaborative support
4. Letters of support
5. List of board and/or advisory committee members
6. Fiscal Sponsor Letter of Commitment (if not 501(c)(3))

File Upload

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Contact for Questions

• Tanya Moran
• Phone: 530-642-9984
• Email: tmoran@marshallmedical.org