PacificSource Foundation for Health Improvement Grants

The PacificSource Foundation for Health Improvement, a private foundation, is dedicated to promoting health equity since 1992. With a focus on underserved populations in Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, the foundation supports initiatives that enhance access to healthcare and address health disparities. They provide both one-year and multi-year funding, typically ranging from $10,000 to $50,000, to organizations committed to advancing health equity through diverse community-driven solutions.

Promoting Health Equity since 1992
The PacificSource Foundation for Health Improvement is an independent, private foundation, not connected to any PacificSource entity. We serve communities throughout Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.
Equity Statement
At the PacificSource Foundation for Health Improvement, we believe everyone should have opportunities for a healthy life and community—regardless of resources, circumstances, or identity. We seek to advance equity, honor diversity, and foster inclusion throughout our work.
Our Work
Advancing health equity through strategies that increase access to healthcare and eliminate health disparities for marginalized people and communities.
Funding Priority Areas
Access to healthcare services for vulnerable and underserved populationsDirect Healthcare Services – Mental/Behavioral Health, Medical, DentalIndirect/Support Services – Peer Support, Traditional/Community Health Workers, Navigation, etc.Prevention of health inequities through clinical and community-driven solutions, including interventions that advance equity and improve the health and well-being for those experiencing health disparities. ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) prevention, developmentally appropriate parent education, protective factors
Supportive housing– Specifically focused on co-located services, permanent supportive housing (program, not capital), and services that aim to improve health within a housing context.
Nutrition access and education – i.e. nutrition support and education to promote overall health, prevent negative health outcomes, or treat disease.
Building resilience– Healing-centered, community driven solutions that strengthen the resilience of marginalized people and communities. i.e. non-clinical behavioral health, accessibility, LGBTQ+, youth development, social connection, and climate-related health impacts.
Funding
Provides one-year and multi-year funding to support organizations working to advance health equity, as described in the funding priority areas and examples shown above.
Generally speaking, one-year grant requests are appropriate for organizations that are new to the foundation. Multi-year grant requests may be suitable for organizations known to the foundation and in good standing with prior awards. There are no firm limitations on the level of a grant request but typical awards range from $10,000-$50,000.

Eligibility

Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations or meet IRS requirements for a tax-exempt organization. The Foundation awards grants within communities statewide in Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and within the following areas of Washington State: Clark, Pierce, and Spokane Counties. WA Note: We are only considering limited ​funding in the Washington counties listed, with a priority within ​Clark County and with existing grant partners. We ​encourage advanced outreach from any applicants in Washington. The foundation will consider requests for funding key equipment and capacity building related to programs and staffing.

Ineligibility

We do not fund proposals aimed at art, political, or faith-based causes.The Foundation does not fund capital campaigns or brick-and-mortar needs. The Foundation does not sponsor events.