Deadline: 19-May-23
The Essential Access Health is accepting applications for the Practical Support Grant Program.
On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, allowing states to ban or severely limit access to abortion. California, as a Reproductive Freedom state, took immediate steps to protect abortion rights and access.
The 2022-23 California State Budget appropriated funds to establish a $20 million Abortion Practical Support Fund at the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) to assist pregnant people with direct practical support for the purposes of obtaining an abortion. HCAI has designated Essential Access to serve as the Program Administrator for this grant programs. In this role, Essential Access will manage the distribution of program funding, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
Funding Information
- The funding range is $100,000 -$500,000 for the period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
What services may be delivered with Practical Support grant program funding?
- Direct practical support to individuals seeking to obtain abortion care such as:
- Transportation (gas, bus, airfare, ride share, taxi, train, etc.)
- Lodging (hotel/motel, short-term rental)
- Meals (per diem meal allowance, restaurant, grocery store expenses)
- Childcare/elder care expenses
- Travel expenses for emotional support companion
- Language access services (patient interpretation services)
- Abortion doula expenses
- Wage replacement for missed work
- Pharmacy expenses (Over-the-counter supplies and prescriptions)
- Support for organizations providing practical support services to individuals seeking to obtain abortion care:
- Care management/navigation
- Indirect costs (up to 10% of overall budget)
- Staff training
- Language access services (translation and interpretation services)
- Communication platforms or systems
Eligibility Criteria
- According to state statute, applicants must be non-profit organizations based in California that assist pregnant people with practical support services that help make accessing abortion care possible. Applicants must be located in California and serve pregnant individuals who reside in California or who travel to California seeking abortion care.
Ineligible
- Organizations that engage in programs or activities that conflict with the intent and purpose of the program are not eligible to apply as direct grantees or serve as subcontractors.
For more information, visit Practical Support Grant Program.