EHD Community Health Grant Program

EHD Community Health Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Eden Health District
Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000
Last Updated: July 15, 2025

Summary

The EHD Community Health Grant Program, managed by the Eden Health District, offers financial support to non-profit organizations and government agencies focused on enhancing health services for residents in central Alameda County. With grants up to $35,000, the program prioritizes mental health, housing, food nutrition, and collaborative community efforts. Applications will open on July 18, 2025, providing a vital opportunity for local agencies to address pressing health needs effectively.

Overview

Note: THE 2025 GRANT PROGRAM WILL OPEN ON JULY 18, 2025. Background Since 1998, the Eden Health District has provided grants to non-profit and government agencies to improve the health and well-being of local residents. This is the first time that significant funds have been available specifically for central Alameda County residents, enabling local agencies to boost services to people of all ages and needs. These grants have proven to be a valuable resource to these agencies and to the public. Funding Priorities The following priorities are based on community needs and are set forth to help guide interested organizations in determining eligibility for funding through the Community Health Fund project grants: Mental Health (with emphasis on youth mental health), housing & homelessness, food & nutrition, and health access Support effective health education, prevention and intervention programs, both new and existing, that demonstrate measurable outcomes Address the needs of under served people and health priorities of the community Programs that support collaborative efforts among other community agencies and organizations (The District will place a priority on collaboration with and among community agencies applying for Community Health Fund grant money to maximize use of funds and impact while avoiding the fostering of competing programs that may make each such competing program become less effective.) Grant Levels Eligible organizations may apply for: Small Grants, up to $5,000Large Grants, up to $35,000 Special Projects The Eden Health District looks for opportunities to help create strategic alliances among individuals and organizations, harnessing their collective power to confront, explore and solve significant health care issues in the Eden Health District. Please refer to FAQ for additional guidelines.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Non-Profit organizations and government agencies with programs that serve the health needs of District residents are eligible to apply for a Community Health Fund Grant.The Community Health Fund is restricted to serve the residents of the cities and unincorporated areas of Castro Valley, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, and Hayward. While funded programs may serve people from other areas, 51% of those served must reside within the District boundaries (view map).

Ineligibility

The Community Health Fund will not fund:IndividualsPolitical purposesSectarian purposesEndowmentsExpenses related to fundraising eventsOrganizations intending to “pass-through” or re-grant Community Health Fund funds to other organizationsProjects for which adequate resources are available from other public entitiesProjects sustaining themselves through fee collection or client donationsDeficit liquidation proposalsGeneral operational expenses as distinct from project costsReplacement funds so that a project’s current funding can be shifted to other programs of the applicant