Grant Applicants

Under the law, Sequoia Healthcare District may provide assistance to health care programs, services, facilities, and activities at any location within or without the District for the benefit of the District and the people served by the District and to nonprofit provider groups and clinics functioning in the community in order to provide for adequate health services to communities served by the District. (California Health & Safety Code Sections 31212(j) and 32126.5)

Headquartered in Redwood City, Sequoia Healthcare District identifies local healthcare needs and collaboratively develops solutions. District tax revenues are used for innovative programs and activities designed to achieve health, wellness and disease prevention in southern San Mateo County. Communities in the District include Redwood City, Belmont, San Carlos, Menlo Park, Woodside, Atherton, Portola Valley, and parts of southern Foster City and San Mateo.

Sequoia Healthcare District will allocate funds to support qualified community-based agencies, programs, and services that improve the health status of Sequoia Healthcare District residents. It is the District’s aim through this grants program to achieve measurable improvements in the health of the community.

Review and Possible Revision of the 2012-13 Community Grants Program is Under Way
Staff and directors of the Sequoia Healthcare District began a review of the Caring Community Grants Program mid-year in 2011 to determine if the program can be improved, streamlined or made more responsive to the needs of the community. Outcome of this review is expected to change methods used in the past to meet district goals.

The district anticipates that eligibility requirements, budgeting, the requirement of a formal grant application, review of all applications by a Grants Committee and formal adoption of the final grants list by the district Board of Directors will not change.

Feb  3, 2012 Finalization

Target deadline for board adoption of revisions in the application process is Feb. 3, 2012.

Eligibility
Nonprofit organizations with tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and governmental entities such as school districts, cities, and counties (or programs created by any such organization or entity) are eligible to apply for District grants. Preference will be given to applicants located within the District. Organizations or entities that are located outside of District boundaries must demonstrate that they serve the healthcare needs of District residents or of communities served by the District.