El Camino Healthcare District offers grants and sponsorships to organizations that address specific health needs in our community.
Each year, El Camino Healthcare District commits resources for community health promotion and disease prevention, particularly to support community members when they experience vulnerability and health challenges. Through our Community Benefit Program, grants and sponsorships are awarded to programs that meet specific health needs and serve individuals who live, work, or go to school in the District.
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Eligible Programs
Eligible organizations include nonprofits, government-sponsored health programs, school districts, community service agencies, safety net clinics and community-based organizations with a history of service to local residents. To qualify for funding, programs must address a health need within one of the following five funding priorities in the 2025 Community Health needs Assessment (CHNA):
- Healthcare Access & Delivery (including oral health)
- Behavioral Health (including domestic violence & trauma)
- Diabetes & Obesity
- Chronic Conditions (other than diabetes & obesity)
- Economic Stability (including food insecurity, housing & homelessness)
The CHNA is conducted every three years by El Camino Health in collaboration with other local health systems. Please refer to the 2025 CHNA for more information.
Now Accepting Grant Applications for FY 2027
The El Camino Healthcare District is accepting applications for the FY 2027 grant cycle. The FY 2027 grant cycle spans July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. Grant notifications will occur in late June 2026. The FY 2027 grant application is due Friday, February 27, 2026, by 5 p.m. PST.
UPDATED Funding Request Guidelines for FY 2027 District Grant Applicants
In previous grant cycles, applicants were advised that incremental increases were more feasible than large variations in funding requests from one year to the next. For FY 2027, substantial additional funding is expected to be available for the El Camino Healthcare District Community Benefit Grant Program. District applicants should consider their current funding needs for the application. Additionally, District grantees are encouraged to consider requests for new or innovative programming that may complement an existing El Camino Healthcare District funded program.
Apply Online
Download the FY 2027 Grant Application Guide (PDF) for more information. The guide is a helpful tool to access, complete and submit the grant application. It also outlines funding priorities, eligibility, and criteria to review before applying.
The 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment and the Implementation Strategy Report and Community Benefit Plan, FY 2026, are also helpful resources when preparing an application.
The grant application uses an online platform. To start an application, click the link below.
Start a FY 2027 Grant Application
Click here for a PDF version of the application form. Please note that this PDF form does not replace the online application form and should only be used as a resource.
FY 2027 El Camino Healthcare District Application Virtual Information Session
Please join one of the two information sessions for an overview of the Community Health Needs Assessment, Implementation Strategy Report and Community Benefit Plan, and application highlights and logistics. Whether you are a new applicant or continuing partner, we encourage you to register, as there have been changes to this year’s application.
- Session 1: January 26, 2026 at 1 – 2 p.m. PST - Register here
- Session 2: January 28, 2026 at 10 – 11 a.m. PST - Register here
A recorded version will be available for those unable to attend the live session.
If you have questions, please email us at CommunityBenefit_ECHD@elcaminohealth.org.
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El Camino Health Grants
El Camino Health offers separate grants in support of programs that serve residents who live, work or go to school in the cities served by its hospitals. Please visit their website to learn how to apply for El Camino Health (ECH) grants.
Applying for Sponsorship Funding
- Submit sponsorship request and any materials to
Sponsorships.CommunityBenefit_@elcaminohealth.org - Requestor will be notified of status within two business weeks
- Unless detailed in the request, please include the following information with your email: sponsorship levels and ad specifications
- Please include all deadlines and provide information
