Health- Surgical Care Fund Grant

Health- Surgical Care Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Orange County Community Foundation
Amount: US $50,000 - US $200,000
Last Updated: October 30, 2025

Summary

The Health-Surgical Care Fund Grant, provided by the Orange County Community Foundation, aims to support underfunded, volunteer-driven organizations offering surgical care for various physical or cosmetic deformities. The Fund prioritizes programs with a significant long-term impact, ensuring services are free to the community. Eligible organizations must demonstrate accountability, transparency, and a commitment to serving U.S. citizens, while allocating at least 70% of their budget to direct program expenses.

Overview

Overview: The Surgical Care Fund is committed to making a lasting impact by supporting underfunded, volunteer-driven organizations where professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and other specialists, contribute their time without monetary compensation.  By focusing on initiatives with a demonstrated capacity for long-term impact, the Fund aims to create a legacy of care and support for those in need. Guidelines: The Surgical Care Fund is dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations that provide critical services in the following area(s): Surgical Care: Programs offering surgical care for physical or cosmetic deformities caused by birth, disease, accidents, or abuse. This includes, but is not limited to, blindness, hearing impairments, dental issues, cleft lip, and other similar conditions. Programs can include surgeons helping burn victims, dentists helping those with serious dental problems, ophthalmologists assisting those with serious eye problems, and doctors providing free constructive surgery to those in need. The Fund is committed to making a lasting impact by supporting underfunded, volunteer-driven organizations where professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and other specialists, contribute their time without monetary compensation.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants may be used forImplementation of a new program.Continuation or expansion of a program, if able to document history of compelling, quantified impact.Organizational capacity building.Personnel, facility, supplies, equipment, and direct expenses essential to program.Community outreach to targeted clients.Staff or volunteer training.Indirect costs, but an explanation must be provided justifying the need .Organizations that would be eligible for funding must meet the following criteria:Surgical Care:Professionals offering surgical care for physical or cosmetic deformities caused by birth, disease, accidents, or abuse. This includes, but is not limited to blindness, hearing impairments, dental issues, cleft lip, and other similar conditions. Long-Term Impact:The organization’s programs should offer long-term benefits and lasting impact, demonstrating sustainability and the potential to make a significant difference over time.Free Community Services:The organization must provide its services free of charge to the community, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent access to critical care.Facility Donation:The donation of facilities by hospitals is highly valued.Program Allocation:A minimum of 70% of the organization's budget must be allocated to direct program expenses. This ensures that the majority of resources are dedicated to delivering services rather than administrative or fundraising costs.Measurable Results:The organization must have the ability to measure and report on the results of its programs, providing evidence of the impact and effectiveness of its work.Fiscal Responsibility:The organization must demonstrate sound financial management, including transparency, accountability, and the efficient use of resources.Domestic Focus:The organization must allocate at least 80% of its budget to programs within the United States, ensuring that the majority of funds are spent on domestic efforts.U.S.-Based Nonprofit:The organization must be a registered nonprofit entity based in the United States.Size Considerations:The Fund seeks organizations that strike a balance between impact and size. The Fund aims to avoid contributions becoming a small fraction of the overall budget.

Ineligibility

Grants may not be used forLobbyingAnnual fund drivesUnderwriting or sponsoring social or special eventsTelethons, or similar fund-raising activitiesDebt retirement or budget deficitsAcademic or scientific research projectsMore than 25% of agency annual budgetEndowment campaigns