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CGP 2026 Grants

The application process for the 2026 Community Grants Program is currently underway.

  • The Letter of interest (LOI) process has concluded, closing on August 27, 2025. 
  • The Community Health Investment Committee will determine which proposals proceed to the full application stage on October 6, 2025.
  • Organizations who submitted a LOI by the deadline can expect to receive a notication by October 8, 2025.

2026 Grant Focus Areas and Priorities:

Grant focus areas 2025-2026: Mental & Behavioral Health, Preventive Health, Healthy Aging. Includes various related programs.
Grant eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations in certain CA areas, health focus, $10K-$70K, one request per organization, not for events.

Application Process:

The Peninsula Health Care District (PHCD) follows a two-step grant application process.

  •  Initially, organizations must submit a Letter of Interest (LOI. This first step allows PHCD to assess alignment with its funding priorities before inviting applicants to proceed further in the process.
  •  If an organization is selected to move forward, it will receive an invitation to submit a full grant application.

Letter of Interest (LOI) Review Criteria:

Key considerations: rationale, health equity, data-driven, metrics, impact for District residents; map icons.
LOI Review Criteria: alignment, service provision, rationale, approach, impact, outcomes, and budget.

 

2026 Grant Cycle Timetable:

Letter of Interest (LOI) posted            Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Letters of Interest due                          Wednesday, August 27, 2025 by 11:59 pm

Full Grant applications due                  Monday, October 27, 2025 by 11:59 pm

Committee grant review                       Monday, November 17, 2025

Board of Directors approval                 Thursday, December 11, 2025          


We encourage you to visit the Main Grants Page and Frequently Asked Questions

Should you have additional questions, please reach out to grants@peninsulahealthcaredistrict.org