St. Charles Health System: Basic Needs Grant

The St. Charles Health System Basic Needs Grant supports initiatives that serve medically underserved populations in Central Oregon. This grant prioritizes projects that address unmet needs, promote collaboration, and demonstrate innovation to improve community health. Organizations must provide detailed project descriptions and plan for self-sufficiency. Applications are accepted year-round, with reviews occurring in February, May, and October. This funding aims to enhance the quality of life and ensure sustainable development in the region.

NOTE: Proposals can be submitted at any time and requests are reviewed three times a year in February, May and October.  See deadlines above.
Basic Needs Grants
St. Charles Health System has been contributing to programs that benefit the communities it serves since its inception. St. Charles makes it a priority to take care of medically underserved and disadvantaged populations throughout Central Oregon by funding community programs and projects that will improve population health and improve the social, economic and environmental conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live and age in a sustainable, cost-effective manner.

Eligibility

In order to be considered for approval, applications must address one or more of the categories listed below.Focus on unmet needs in underserved and vulnerable populationsProvide clearly defined project description and population servedBe collaborative, involving partnerships with St. Charles Health System and other organizationsReduce duplication of effortsDemonstrate project innovation, in line with best practices and demonstrate potential impactUse quality indicators to measure progress and outcomes, reporting results and sharing them widely to attract more resourcesPlan for self-sufficiency, where appropriate

Ineligibility

Projects/programs unlikely to be funded:Organizations not serving Crook, Deschutes, or Jefferson counties.Organizations without a 501-c3 tax id number. Legislative advocacy groups, endowment funds, multiple-year commitments.Religious organizations, for the purpose of furthering a specific religious doctrine.Requests that benefit a specific person or family.Field trips or sports teams.Organizations that discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin or immigration status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information or any other protected class or characteristic.Organizations that do not have a process in place to ensure that the event will remain free of offensive, hateful, discriminatory content and actions.Indirect costs for the program/project