Funding Amount

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Mount Zion Health Fund General Grants

Funder: Mount Zion Health Fund (CA, US)
Website: mzhf.org
Established: 1988

    Overview

    Mount Zion Health Fund invests in transformative healthcare projects that reflect the spirit and legacy of Mount Zion. In fiscal year 2023-2024, the MZHF Board of Directors awarded new grants totaling approximately $2.5 million, including:
  • $855,000 from unrestricted funds
  • $705,000 from patient care and education funds
  • $940,000 from research funds

Approximately 28 grants are passed per year.

    Funding Priorities

  • Scholarships at UCSF
  • Innovative UCSF-led research
  • Programs that reduce health disparities in San Francisco

    Geographic Scope

  • San Francisco, California
  • UCSF-based institutions

Contact Information

Inquiries can be submitted through their online form at mzhf.org. The fund will review inquiries and respond within 5-7 business days.

    Background

  • Total Grant Value Awarded: $100 million (lifetime)
  • Scholarships Awarded: 18,000+
  • Partnerships: 90
  • People Helped: 10 million+

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Initial Inquiry: Complete the inquiry form on the Mount Zion Health Fund website
2. Response Timeline: The fund will review your inquiry and respond within 5-7 business days
3. Next Steps: After initial inquiry, discuss project alignment and full application details

Required Information for Inquiry Form

  • Organization/Institution Name (Required)
  • Contact Name (Required)
  • Title/Position
  • Email Address (Required)
  • Phone Number
  • Primary Interest (Select from: General grant information, Submit a grant application, Discuss project alignment, Partnership opportunities, Other)
  • Project/Program Focus Areas
  • Brief Project Description
  • Estimated Funding Amount (Options: Under $25,000 | $25,000 - $50,000 | $50,000 - $100,000 | $100,000 - $250,000 | Over $250,000 | Not sure yet)
  • Additional Comments or Questions

    Application Notes

  • Formal application details are provided after initial inquiry review
  • The fund evaluates project alignment with their funding priorities before full application

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

healthcarescience-researchhealth-disparities

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