The Health Trust awards one-time grants to support events and projects. Community grants range from $250 to $5,000 for activities such as health fairs, sponsored walks, or community convenings that directly support The Health Trust’s Initiatives.

• Applicants must submit a community grant application form to The Health Trust at least 45 days prior to the event or project start date and can generally expect a response within 30 days. Community grants are approved by CEO Frederick J. Ferrer.

Community grant requests must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• The request must be a one-time annual event and/or project that will be held within Santa Clara County and/or Northern San Benito County.
• Fundraising events are only eligible if the purpose is to inform or educate the public about a health or wellness issue that aligns with The Health Trust's Initiatives.

Requests will be considered based on the following criteria:

• The degree to which the event or project aligns with one or more of The Health Trust's Initiative strategies.
• The extent to which the event or project addresses an identified need or gap in the community or responds to a unique or timely opportunity.
• The number of participants and the expected benefit to them (if applicable).
• The extent to which the event or project has measurable or demonstrated results. (i.e. 300 health screenings and referrals)

We do not fund:

• Nationally-sponsored local events, where a majority of the proceeds will not be used to fund services for local residents
• Events for which the proceeds will be used to support academic or medical research