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The Community Health Fund was established in 2017 at the San Joaquin Community Foundation by a $2 million dollar grant from the Delta Blood Bank Foundation. The Fund aims to support projects and activities that improve healthcare services, health outcomes, and medical education in San Joaquin County.
Currently Accepting Letters of Interest for the 2023 Community Health Fund Grant Program
Deadline for Letters of Interest:
June 9, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. (PST)
View the recorded “How to Apply Webinar – See Details

The San Joaquin Community Foundation is pleased to invite eligible nonprofit organizations and local public education agencies to submit Letters of Interest for this 2023 grant opportunity to support healthy communities.
Grants are available to fund projects and activities that serve people living in San Joaquin County, and directly align with one or more of the Community Health Fund’s areas of focus: improving healthcare services, promoting health outcomes, and supporting medical education.
The deadline for submission is Friday, June 9, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time). Submissions received after the due date/time will not be reviewed.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The San Joaquin Community Foundation will accept Letters of Interest from the following organizations:
- Nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, classified as a public charity; and
- Local public education agencies such as K-12 public school districts, community colleges, and public universities.
- Organizations must be located in San Joaquin County.
You may view a copy of the Letter of Interest for reference HERE. Please note that Letters of Interest will only be considered if submitted through the Community Foundation’s grant portal.
Grantees
2022
The Amelia Ann Adams Whole Life Center – $20,000
SistaCoach Program
Victory In Praise Church – $25,000
Supporting Elderly Transportation Needs
Black Urban Farmers Association – $25,000
Supporting Expansion of Food Program
Visionary Home Builders of CA, Inc. – $20,000
Professional Clinical Therapy Program
Stockton Black Family Day, Inc. – $15,000
Community Event Focused on Education and Wholesome Support
Community Partnerships for Families of San Joaquin – $10,000
Low-Income Family Needs Program
Inspire Me, Inc. – $10,000
“Be the Best ME!” Program
LOEL Senior Center – $5,000
Supporting “Meals on Wheels” Program
Tracy Interfaith Ministries – $5,000
Healthy Food Distribution Program
Hospice of Amador and Calaveras – $5,000
“Griefbusters” Program
Boys & Girls Clubs of Manteca and Lathrop – $5,000
Supporting Kids’ Garden Club
Ripon Community Garden – $5,000
Organic Gardening and Healthy Eating
2021
The Amelia Ann Adams Whole Life Center – $30,000
Community Strong Healing Circles Project
Reinvent South Stockton Coalitions – $21,900
Williams Brotherhood Park Beautification & Activation
New Directions Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program – $11,600
New Directions Women’s Fitness Initiative
Council on American-Islamic Relations – Central California Chapter – $30,000
Mental Health Outreach to the Muslim American Community in San Joaquin County
Common Ground Senior Services – $26,500
Purchase a new “Wheels for Meals” vehicle to service Calaveras County
Asian Pacific Self Development and Residential Association – $30,000
Community Health Workers
Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center (As Fiscal Agent for the Healthier San Joaquin Collaborative – $7,500
2021 San Joaquin County Community Health Needs Assessment
2020
El Concilio – $35,000
Healthy living workshops “Healthy Families”
San Joaquin County Child Abuse Prevention Council – $35,000
Health and Wellness Program
Give Every Child A Chance (GECAC) – $10,000
Health and Wellness Program
Delta Health Care – $15,000
Counseling Program
City of Stockton, Community Services Department – Recreation – $20,000
Alive & Free Training
Asian Pacific Self Development and Residential Association – $20,000
Case Management/ Community Health Workers Program
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Sacramento FBO: Boys & Girls Clubs at Sierra Vista, Stockton – $15,000
Health and Wellness Program
San Joaquin Emergency Response Fund – $25,000
Grant to establish the SJERF in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
2019
Health Force Partners, Northern San Joaquin Valley – $20,000
Workforce development to meet community healthcare needs
Uplift All Foundation – $20,000
Mobile Laundromat for the Homeless
St. Joseph’s Foundation of San Joaquin – $15,000
Graduate Medical Education
Sow a Seed Community Foundation – $15,000
Bright Futures Youth Mentoring
San Joaquin Medical Society – $20,000
Decision Medicine/ Bridge to Medicine
San Joaquin County Office of Education -$15,000
Empowering Parents Through Health Literacy
Gospel Center Rescue Mission – $15,000
Recuperative Care Pilot Program
Family Resource & Referral Center – $20,000
2-1-1 Access to Health
Emergency Food Bank of Stockton – $10,000
Mobile Farmers Market
Common Ground Senior Services, Inc. – $10,000
Silver Streak Transport
Catholic Charities Diocese of Stockton – $15,000
Healthcare Access Program
Grantee Spotlights

