Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado

CommonSpirit Community Health Improvement Grants (formerly Health Equity & Advancement Fund)

¿Quién puede postularse? Applicants must be IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or use a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent capable of administering project funds, provide an IRS determination letter, and be in good standing. Applicant and partner philosophies and services must not be inconsistent with CommonSpirit Health's mission, vision, and values. Projects must address significant health needs identified in the relevant hospital's most recent Community Health Needs Assessment or Community Health Implementation Strategy, operate for 9 to 12 months, serve people within the hospital's service area including underserved or vulnerable populations, and generally strengthen collaborative service systems. Projects requesting $20,000 or more must include collaborating partner organizations with distinct, complementary, and substantive roles. Projects are limited to one year and cannot be funded for more than four consecutive years. Unrestricted general operating support, event sponsorships, projects shorter than nine months, capital projects, lobbying, political advocacy, and political campaigns are ineligible.

Fecha límite: 2027 application period: July 20 through September 18, 2026. Funding decisions are expected on or about January 20, 2027. Grant period runs April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2028.