EPHT Grantmaking in 2025
EPHT is committed to centering access to health care by addressing barriers, navigating systems of care, and supporting person-centric medical services. In keeping with the original purpose of the Trust, EPHT Trustees have identified health priority areas and a geographic footprint to reflect this commitment.
Please review EPHT’s Funding Guidelines for 2025 grantmaking to determine your eligibility. To have all the information you need in one place, you can download a PDF guide to deadlines, funding priorities, and application questions below.
2025 EPHT Grant Cycles and Grants Portal Instructions
EPHT will award grants in two cycles per year, with decisions announced in the second and fourth quarter. Eligibility varies by cycle. Please carefully review the tables below to determine which grant cycle and timeline applies to your request. Eligible 501(c)3 or fiscally sponsored organizations may submit a Stage One Application (LOI) through the St. Louis Community Foundation grants portal.
Following review of the LOIs, a limited number of organizations will be invited to submit a Stage Two Application. Due to the volume of requests, organizations may submit one LOI per calendar year.
If you wish to apply in Cycle 2, please make sure your request fits within the following areas:
- Access to Health Care
- Chronic Disease
- Regional Access Focus in 2025: Maternal and Infant Health (Cycle 2 only)
- Mental & Behavioral Health – Only programming with clear integration of health and mental health services and/or alignment with the 2025 Regional Access Focus will be considered.
| ACTIVITY | CYCLE 2 DATES |
| Stage One applications (LOIs) accepted online | July 14 – Sep 5 (3pm) |
| Select organizations invited to Stage Two | Late September |
| Stage Two application deadline | October 24 |
| Awards Announced | November |
In 2025 EPHT is not accepting proposals for services exclusively focused on mental health. Integrated programs that include both health and mental health components and/or clear alignment with infant and maternal health are encouraged to apply.
St. Louis Community Foundation provides grantmaking and administrative services for the Episcopal Presbyterian Health Trust. We encourage interested applicants to review this website or contact our team at grants@stlgives.org for assistance.