2021 Health and Wellness Grant Program (US)

Deadline: 1-Oct-21

Applications are now open for the 2021 Health & Wellness grant program to support San Luis Obispo County 501c3 nonprofit organizations’ capacity to mitigate and prevent adverse health outcomes.

Grant Priorities

Basic Needs:They will support organizations whose mission it is to provide San Luis Obispo County’s most vulnerable residents with food and shelter and/or prevent homelessness and hunger.
Social Services: Support residents with navigating the health and human services system to secure needed resources.
Physical and Mental Health: This may include deferred checkups or increasing accessibility to services.
Collaborations: Organizations coming together to reduce gaps in health and wellness services.

Funding Information

Grants will be up to $25,000 (average grant size is $10,000).
The grant period is up to one year from the award date.

Factors

The following factors will be considered in determining grant allocations:

Serve a large number of clients
Proven track record for service delivery
Serve a vulnerable population that is not otherwise being served.

Eligible Activities

The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County supports charitable organizations whose programs primarily benefit San Luis Obispo County residents. An organization must have a current tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service under Section 501(c)(3) or a current memorandum of understanding outlining fiscal sponsorship partnership to apply. All grant proposals will be reviewed and all applying agencies will be notified within the outlined timeline.

Exclusions

The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County does not make grants to/for:

Individuals
Organizations that discriminate based on age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race or religion
Fraternal Organizations, unless in support of a specific program open to or benefiting the entire community
Governmental Organizations
Indirect Administrative costs greater than 15% of the awarded funds (indirect administrative funds are defined as office supplies and do not include staff time)
Fundraising events such as annual campaigns, walk-a-thons, tournaments, fashion shows, auctions or dinners
Organizations with religious affiliations unless the program is open to the entire community without regard to religious beliefs
Organizations and programs designed to elect candidates to public office
Organizations located outside San Luis Obispo County unless for a specific program benefiting residents of-and conducted within-San Luis Obispo County
Pay off past debts or existing obligations
Endowment funds
Scholarships, fellowships, travel grants, and technical or specialized research.