Kaiser Permanente: Washington Region - Community Health Grant

Kaiser Permanente: Washington Region - Community Health Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc
Last Updated: December 04, 2025

Summary

The Kaiser Permanente Washington Region Community Health Grant focuses on improving health care access, mental health, housing, and dismantling structural racism. This grant supports nonprofit organizations and community programs to foster sustainable health initiatives. Through a Community Health Needs Assessment, Kaiser Permanente identifies community needs and builds partnerships for equitable health solutions. The grant aims to create lasting impact in Washington communities by addressing crucial health disparities.

Overview

NOTE: Grant funding is currently available by invitation only. Our Community Health Needs Assessment provides information about our priorities for funding and examples of our partnerships and initiatives. To inquire about community health grants, please send an email to the Foundation. Our  Mission Driven by a commitment to overall health, our mission statement guides our work. Kaiser Permanente exists to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente is recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and nonprofit health plans. We currently serve members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. Our care model enables our teams to think and work as one, coordinating your care seamlessly, so you don’t have to — and delivering better care when it matters most. Our members have access to care from Kaiser Permanente health care professionals by phone or video 24/7. Care for members and patients focuses on their total health. Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and teams of caregivers guide all care. Our medical teams are enabled by industry-leading technology and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, care delivery, and chronic disease management. Washington Region - Community Health Grant To better understand the needs of each community we serve, we conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment every 3 years. This strategic process informs our community investments and helps us make long-term, equitable, and sustainable changes. It also allows us to strengthen relationships with community organizations as we work together to improve community health. Focus Areas Current community health focus areas: Access to health care Mental and behavioral health Housing Efforts to dismantle structural racism Income and employment Food security

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Kaiser Permanente will consider funding requests from nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3)) or equivalent organizations such as tribes, public schools, universities, and government agencies and programs. To be eligible, applicants must have operations in areas of Washington served by Kaiser Permanente.