Kelly Foundation Grants for Health and Human Services

The Kelly Foundation Grants for Health and Human Services aims to enhance the well-being of the Greater Sacramento area by supporting projects that promote health, education, and community prosperity. With a focus on mental health and substance abuse services, the foundation encourages organizations to apply for grants ranging from $10,000, ensuring that initiatives prioritize community needs and sustainability. The foundation's commitment to local empowerment fosters a collaborative environment for growth and support.

NOTE: Organizations new to the Kelly Foundation, or those who have not received an invite, are welcome to submit an LOI during the applicable focus area quarter.
Background
The Kelly Foundation has a long history of recognition and support for the vitality and prosperity of the Greater Sacramento area.
Our Goal
The Kelly Foundation intends to actively seek projects to sponsor, as well as to be responsive. Grants can be issued for ongoing projects, one-time projects, or operational needs. Grants of all dollar amounts will be considered, and minimum grants should be in the range of $10,000.
Goal:

• Support a strong healthcare system that protects the community as a whole, with an emphasis on access to mental/behavioral health and substance abuse services.
• Impact:
• Improved coordination and increased access to healthcare services for those with the least access and opportunity.

Eligibility

Our Key Criteria and ConsiderationsHow many people will benefit from the project;
How many local volunteers are supporting the organization and the project;
The commitment and composition of the organization’s Board of Directors or Board of Trustees;
The extent to which the applicant complements the services of other community organizations;
The organization’s fiscal responsibility and management qualifications;
The ability of the organization to provide ongoing funding after the term of the grant;
The extent to which the program addresses underlying causes, rather than just symptoms of specific problems; and
How well the organization plans to monitor and evaluate the results of the projects.Grants are generally made for one (1) year only, though a limited number of multi-year grants (2) may be made available.An organization may apply only once a year.Although there are exceptions, usually the organizations that receive grants from the Kelly Foundation serve the Greater Sacramento Area and Northern California Region.

Ineligibility

The Kelly Foundation will not consider grants to the following types of
organizations or for the following purposes: Religious organizations for explicit religious activities, as distinguished from social or educational activities;
Telephone solicitations; and
National fund-raising efforts.