Grants & Sponsorships - Grossmont Healthcare District

Since 1996, the Grossmont Healthcare District has supported a variety of local nonprofit health and wellness organizations through grants and sponsorships to meet the unmet healthcare needs of more than 500,000 in East County. This year we’re awarding $1.5 million to address priority community health needs involving direct, hands-on patient care with an emphasis on aging concerns, behavioral health, chronic conditions, and/or factors that contribute to these areas.

see PAST PROJECTS FUNDED

2023-2024 Community Grants & Sponsorships Information

For general information about the FY 2023-24 funding cycle, please view a brief recorded overview.

2023-2024 Grants Resource Links

FY 2023-2024 Community Grants & Sponsorships Policy
FY 2023-2024 Grant Review Schedule
FY 2023-2024 Quarterly Program Update Report (22-23 grant recipients use this form)

Grants Application

Application period: July 1 – December 31, 2023

Organizations may apply for this year’s cycle by submitting their application through our digital forms below.*

*Note: accepting PDF file format only

New Applicants

**Organizations that haven’t previously received grant funds from the District are requested to submit a Letter of Intent to apply, regardless of the amount of funds being requested.**

Returning Applicants

A simplified grant application procedure is available to organizations seeking grants of $25,000 or less.

A full grant application procedure is required of organizations seeking grants of more than $25,000

Sponsorship Application

Application period: July 1 – December 31, 2023
Review process: Submissions made by the 15th of each month are to be reviewed at the following monthly Board Grants & Sponsorships Committee Meeting on an ongoing basis.

Requests for the District to sponsor charitable events that benefit East County may be made through the form below. Sponsorship requests may be made in conjunction with or separate from a grant application. State regulations prohibit the District from sponsorship of golf tournaments.

For any inquiries

Contact us if you have questions about your organization’s eligibility. Once your application has been submitted, you should receive a response within 30 days.

Priority Health Needs for the San Diego East Region

The District emphasizes programs involved in direct, hands-on patient care with a focus on the following areas based on assessments conducted by the County of San Diego, the Hospital Association of San Diego and Imperial Counties, and Sharp HealthCare in conjunction with the District:

Aging Concerns
Conditions that predominantly affect adults ages 65 and older — especially in relation to: transportation, access to fresh food, social isolation and inadequate family support, and economic insecurity.

Behavioral Health (including Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder)
Priorities to address include a lack of availability of needed services and appointments, insurance issues, logistical issues, such as transportation and time off work, and the inability to pay co-pays and deductibles.

Chronic Conditions
Three chronic conditions were identified as priorities: heart disease, cancer, and stroke. Key factors that individuals struggle with to prevent chronic diseases include access to fresh, healthy foods and safe places to exercise and play.