Grants & Sponsorship
THE 2025 GRANT PROGRAM IS NOW CLOSED.
Since 1998, the Eden Health District has provided grants to non-profit and government agencies to improve the health and well-being of local residents. This is the first time that significant funds have been available specifically for central Alameda County residents, enabling local agencies to boost services to people of all ages and needs.
These grants have proven to be a valuable resource to these agencies and to the public.
FUNDING PRIORITIES
The following priorities are based on community needs and are set forth to help guide interested organizations in determining eligibility for funding through the Community Health Fund project grants:
- Mental Health (with emphasis on youth mental health), housing & homelessness, food & nutrition, and health access
- Support effective health education, prevention and intervention programs, both new and existing, that demonstrate measurable outcomes
- Address the needs of under served people and health priorities of the community
- Programs that support collaborative efforts among other community agencies and organizations (The District will place a priority on collaboration with and among community agencies applying for Community Health Fund grant money to maximize use of funds and impact while avoiding the fostering of competing programs that may make each such competing program become less effective.)
GRANT LEVELS
Eligible organizations may apply for:
- Small Grants, up to $5,000
- Large Grants, up to $35,000
The applications and guidelines for these grants are different. Please visit the application page for more information.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
The Eden Health District looks for opportunities to help create strategic alliances among individuals and organizations, harnessing their collective power to confront, explore and solve significant health care issues in the Eden Health District.
For more information, contact Barbara Adranly at (510) 538-2031 ext. 201 or by email at badranly@ethd.org
Non-Profit organizations and government agencies with programs that serve the health needs of District residents are eligible to apply for a Community Health Fund Grant.
We welcome your questions and are willing to assist you in determining if you are eligible to apply for a grant. Please review the information below, and then let us know if you have additional questions. For clarification, you can also visit our “Frequently Asked Questions” page.
ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING
The Eden Health District addresses its mission by awarding grants for the delivery of specific health-related services. The following guidelines will give prospective applicants a comprehensive picture of the Community Health Fund priorities. The Community Health Fund invests in programs that provide:
- Mental Health (with emphasis on youth mental health), housing & homelessness, food & nutrition, and health access
- Support effective health education, prevention and intervention programs, both new and existing, that demonstrate measurable outcomes
- Address the needs of under served people and health priorities of the community
The Community Health Fund will not fund:
- Individuals
- Political purposes
- Sectarian purposes
- Endowments
- Expenses related to fundraising events
- Organizations intending to “pass-through” or re-grant Community Health Fund funds to other organizations
- Projects sustaining themselves through fee collection or client donations
- Deficit liquidation proposals
- General operational expenses as distinct from project costs
- Replacement funds so that a project’s current funding can be shifted to other programs of the applicant
POPULATION SERVED
The Community Health Fund is restricted to serve the residents of the cities and unincorporated areas of Castro Valley, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, and Hayward. While funded programs may serve people from other areas, 51% of those served must reside within the District boundaries.
TERMS OF FUNDING
In general, the Community Health Fund provides yearly grants with the possibility of annual renewal. In rare instances, the Community Health Fund will provide multi-year grants for time-limited project activities, which initially require more than one year of funding.
THE 2025 GRANT PROGRAM IS NOW CLOSED.
GRANT APPLICATIONS WILL BE DUE BY NOON ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2025. SIGNED GRANT APPLICATIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE EMAILED TO BARBARA ADRANLY AT badranly@ethd.org
The Eden Health District has simplified the process of applying for a grant. If your organization is seeking funding below $5,000, you may use the two-page Short Form. For organizations seeking funding up to $35,000, the Long Form must be followed closely, with all required documentation attached. Directions for following both of these applications can be found in detail on the application forms.
Our staff is also available to help in answering questions regarding the grant applications as well as questions regarding any grant reporting requirements.
The following information is to help you understand the application and review process and what to expect once your application is considered by the Board.
REVIEW PROCESS
Proposals will be reviewed by the Eden Health District Board of Directors and designated staff. During the review process, Eden Health District may require additional information from applicants. This information may be obtained through oral or written clarification of a proposal and/or site visits. Individual meetings regarding grant applications between a grant applicant and a District Board member, officer or staff outside of the established grant awards process will be prohibited. Notwithstanding the foregoing, staff may provide technical assistance to grant applicants upon request.
Eden Health District maintains a grant selection process which is fair and equitable to all applicants. Eligible applications are reviewed carefully by the Board of Directors in public session. Funding decisions are final and not subject to an appeals or grievance process.
ADDITIONAL NOTICES AND RESERVATIONS
- Eden Health District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received in answer to their request if a proposal is deemed inappropriate or incomplete or is not in the best interest of Eden Health District.
- Eden Health District reserves the right to withdraw their Request for Proposal at any time without prior notice. Further, Eden Health District makes no representation that any grant will be awarded to any applicant responding to their Request for Proposal.
- Eden Health District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received in answer to their request or to award an amount less than requested. Eden Health District may negotiate separately with any proposal applicant when such action shall be considered in the best interest of Eden Health District. An award may be made without discussion or after limited negotiations.
- Eden Health District reserves the right to negotiate all portions of the Contract Agreement, including but not limited to, the Program Budget and Scope of Service; and, may not award all or part of a grant if negotiations are unsuccessful.
- Eden Health District reserves the right to extend the Request for Proposal submission deadline should such action be in the best interest of Eden Health District. The applicants may revise its proposal in the event the deadline is extended.
- Eden Health District reserves the right to retain all submitted proposals, and the proposals shall become the property of Eden Health District.
- All proposals are public documents.
- Not all project proposals received by Eden Health District can be funded. Since Eden Health District receives funding requests far in excess of available grant funds, only a small portion of the requests can be approved. A decision not to fund a proposal does not reflect on the merits of the applicant or the value of the proposal, but rather results from limited resources.
RESPONSIBILITY OF APPLICANT
All costs of proposal preparation shall be borne by the applicant agency. Eden Health District shall not, in any event, be liable for any pre-contractual expenses incurred by the applicant in the preparation and/or submission of the proposal. The applicant shall not include any such expenses as part of the budget. The proposal shall always include the applicant’s best terms and conditions. The proposal shall set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by the Request For Proposal.
GRANT AGREEMENT
Once the Board approves a grant, the applicant will receive a Grant Agreement. This Agreement, between Eden Health District and the agency, specifies the terms and conditions of the funding, including all reporting requirements. Each prospective grantee should closely review the requirements of the Grant Agreement. Successful applicants will receive funding as outlined in the Grant Agreement once the Agreement is fully executed. In some cases, a portion of the funding will be given upon execution of the contract, with the balance funded upon completion of a designated status report, usually mid-year. If the applicant agency has questions about any portion of the Grant Agreement, contact Barbara Adranly at badranly@ethd.org prior to submitting the Agreement.
SERVICE AREA REQUIREMENTS
As a public agency, Eden Health District is charged with providing services to residents of the cities of Hayward and San Leandro and the unincorporated areas of Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Ashland, and Cherryland. All grantees are required to maintain appropriate records (as defined by the grantee) of people served by Community Health Fund supported programs and, upon request, make this information available to Eden Health District. This information will be handled and maintained by Eden Health District in the strictest confidence to the extent permissible by law.
THE 2025 GRANT PROGRAM IS NOW CLOSED.
GRANT APPLICATIONS WILL BE DUE BY NOON ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2025. SIGNED GRANT APPLICATIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE EMAILED TO BARBARA ADRANLY AT badranly@ethd.org
Long Form:
Use this form for grant requests above $5,000. Complete this form and return signed Grant Application by email only to Barbara Adranly, District Clerk, at badranly@ethd.org. Questions? Call (510) 538-2031 ext. 201.
Short Form:
Use this form for grant requests below $5,000.
Complete this form and return signed Grant Application by email only to Barbara Adranly, District Clerk, at badranly@ethd.org. Questions? Call (510) 538-2031 ext. 201.
The Eden Health District has been a leader in encouraging and supporting innovative health care exploration and solves significant health care issues in the Eden Health District. The Community Health Fund invests in programs that provide direct health care services, health education, health maintenance, health promotion, prevention programs and services and access to health services. All funded grants have gone through a peer-review process which meets the standards of the district.
In 2025 the following 15 agencies were awarded grants:
Program provides nutritionally tailored meals to seniors aged 60 and better throughout the Eden Health District.
Program will provide mobile mental health support and case management for unhoused individuals in Eden Health District, fostering safety, healing, and self-sufficiency.
Program delivers monthly wellness workshops and parenting education to support BIPOC youth navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and perinatal mental health challenges.
Program will support outreach efforts and comprehensive health services to increase healthcare access for youth at San Lorenzo High Health Center and Fuente Wellness Center.
EBAC Family Resource Centers in San Leandro and Hayward partner with families to achieve their goals, overcome health barriers, and enhance wellness, resilience, and opportunity.
Support for a Health Educator at Hayward High’s school-based clinic, which provides accessible medical care and health education services to 500 students.
Program advances health equity by connecting uninsured Eden Health District residents to donated surgical and specialty care from local providers.
Program is a community-led and client-choice food distribution, founded by immigrant families, serving neighbors with dignity, nutrition, and nourishment
semi-monthly since 2011.
Program combines food access with community connections through collaboration and innovation. Expends their vocational nutrition education program to enable nourishing and flourishing for all.
Program will provide fresh, nutritious food to Eden Area low-income families and individuals through an expanded store and mobile pantry, building stronger, healthier communities.
The South Hayward Market will connect locals with free produce, nutritious food, and check-ins by Spanish-speaking promotoras, coupling fun, community events with critical health resources.
Program will provide shelter, meals, counseling, safety planning, referrals, housing assistance and more for homeless Eden Area residents and survivors of domestic violence and their children.
Benefits Navigation and 211 programs to assist Eden residents in accessing Medi-Cal and CalFresh, providing healthcare and food security with personalized support and partnerships,
Program will foster the independence and dignity of older adults by reducing food insecurity and isolation, with daily nutritious meals, friendly visits, and connection to support services.
The program will provide culturally responsive mental health counseling and community workshops, serving 220 youth and adults through trained lay counselors in the Eden Health District.
THE 2025 GRANT PROGRAM WILL OPEN ON JULY 18, 2025.
GRANT APPLICATIONS WILL BE DUE BY NOON ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2025. SIGNED GRANT APPLICATIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE EMAILED TO BARBARA ADRANLY AT badranly@ethd.org
Are the District’s funding priorities the same as in previous years?
The Board of Directors makes some changes to the funding priorities each year. With input from the community, health advocates and the Alameda County Public Health Department, the District developed a new needs assessment and has set its priorities based on those health needs. Please carefully review the Community Health Fund requirements to ensure that your program and organization qualify for the grant.
Grant Review and Procedures
The deadline for Grant Application submissions for 2025 grants will be August 29, 2025 by noon.
Proposals will be reviewed by the Eden Health District Ad Hoc Grant Policy Committee and designated staff. During the review process, the District may require additional information from applicants. This information may be obtained through oral or written clarification of a proposal and/or site visits.
Eden Health District maintains a grant selection process which is fair and equitable to all applicants. All applications are reviewed carefully by the District’s Ad Hoc Grants Policy Committee and staff, and voted on by the Board of Directors in public sessions. Funding decisions are final and not subject to an appeals or grievance process.
Not all project proposals received by the District can be funded. Since the District receives funding requests far in excess of available grant funds, only a small portion of the requests can be approved. A decision not to fund a proposal does not reflect on the merits of the applicant or the value of the proposal, but rather results from limited resources.
Grant proposals are reviewed by staff and the District’s Ad Hoc Grant Policy and designated staff to ensure all required components have been received and basic qualifications are met. In addition, the District’s Ad Hoc Grant Policy Committee will make a recommendation to the District Board of Directors, based upon a District criteria evaluation tool, to determine an appropriate fit with District priorities, valid outcome measures, reasonableness of budget, and feasibility of success, among other things.
Yes. The Board places the greatest emphasis on programs that closely match the District’s priorities established for the year. Particular emphasis is placed on programs that have clearly identified and measurable goals and objectives, that demonstrate a need for the program or service, and that establish a new or creative approach to a health care problem.
Because funding is conditional based upon the Grant Agreement (a contract between the District and the funded agency), this will vary slightly with each grant. Following approval, the District will develop a Grant Agreement, specific to each agency, which specifies the terms and amount of funding. The Grant Agreement will then be sent to the successful applicants soon after they are notified of the District’s decisions. Once agreed to and received, the funding will proceed according to the schedule.
Yes, but there are no guarantees that the District will fund a program every year. The goal of the District is not to become a routine funding source, but to foster the development of programs that meet health needs. A component of your grant application should outline how the program will sustain itself over time.
An organization is eligible for funding only once in a fiscal year. Once a grant has been issued for an organization, no other grants from that same organization will be considered during the same year.
The funds are not separated. Large and small grants are made from the same fund.
In general, unused funds are required to be returned. Organizations may apply in writing to the District to keep unspent funds, if there is a compelling reason. Written consent of the District is required to keep unspent funds.
Funding Considerations
No capital projects will be funded during this year. This may change in future years. The District will decide annually and make its decision known.
For this fiscal year, the cap on grants will be $35,000.
If the research does not currently exist and it meets the District priorities, a research program may be considered for funding. Given the volumes of research available, the District may refer your organization to the appropriate State, County or local agency for your research needs.
All proposals are expected to have a certain amount of infrastructure or overhead associated, and this is acceptable whether collaborative or from a single organization. However, no proposal to support only infrastructure will be considered eligible for funding.
No. The District’s priority is to fund direct services and not solely overhead or indirect costs.
No.
Yes.
The project/service must demonstrate that it serves a majority, meaning a minimum of 51%, of clients from the District (San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Hayward, Castro Valley and all unincorporated areas within the District).
A specific proposal. The District will not fund operating expenses (continuation of an existing service or project) alone.
“Bricks and mortar” are specifically excluded at this time. Equipment may be included in a project or service proposal that includes the need to have certain equipment to carry out its work. Requests to solely fund equipment without a service component identified would be considered a capital project.
Yes, there are times when many worthy agencies are competing for the funds, but we do not have enough to give everyone. The Board carefully reviews each agency’s budget to determine if a lesser grant could benefit the agency and, if so, may grant less than the amount originally requested.
Written Grant Proposals
Most documents used to establish our priorities are available through Alameda County Public Health. These are available to your agency and the general public if requested. Grant applications made to the District are also public documents and may be reviewed by appointment in our offices.
Only the lead organization needs to submit data, but the collaborative agency or organization must be identified. The proposal should specify how the collaborating entity will participate. The District will contract with the lead organization and therefore hold that entity responsible for the terms of the agreement.
Budget Issues
Yes.
No. The District intentionally decided not to identify a cap at this point. However, this means it will be assessed without constraint and a judgment made as to its appropriateness. If the program has merit and meets all requirements and priorities, the District may decide to fund all or just a portion of a project.
Yes. This would be needed to assess the ability of the program to succeed.
Still Have Questions?
If the FAQ chapter of our website did not have the information you were looking for, then you can submit your question through our contact us form or contact Barbara Adranly at (510) 538-2031 ext. 201 or by email at badranly@ethd.org.
Eden Health District sponsors a variety of health-related community events throughout the year that serve the residents of the District.
Requirements for Sponsorship Requests:
• A completed District Sponsorship Application must be received at least thirty (30) days prior to the event which the sponsorship is requested for.
• Sponsorship requests will be a maximum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00).
• Each fiscal year, which begins July 1st, has a limited budget available for sponsorships. Applicants are encouraged to submit their sponsorship applications as early as possible to ensure that funds are still available.
• Organizations that have received a previous sponsorship or a Community Health Fund Grant in the same fiscal year are ineligible for funding.
• Organizations intending to pass-through sponsorships to another organization are ineligible for funding.
• Sponsorship applicants are highly encouraged to participate in the Eden Health District board meeting when their application is being considered either in person or on Zoom.
• Applications that do not demonstrate direct community health benefits may be denied.
• Sponsorship of fundraisers will only be considered when Eden Health District’s sponsorship funds go directly to providing healthy services and not just to support the fundraiser.
• We will not sponsor specific sports teams, but we will consider sponsorship grants to a limited number of sports leagues, as long as sponsorship funds go toward scholarships and promote healthy living.
Click on the button below to download the Sponsorship Application.
All sponsorship requests from the District must have the Sponsorship Application completed. Please return the Sponsorship Application by email to Barbara Adranly at badranly@ethd.org at least 30 days prior to the event for which you are requesting a possible sponsorship. If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Adranly at badranly@ethd.org.