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.
2024 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 1, please make sure your request fits within the following areas:
| ACTIVITY | CYCLE 1 DATES |
| Stage One applications (LOIs) accepted online | Jan 12 – Mar 4 (3pm) |
| Select organizations invited to Stage Two | Mid April |
| Stage Two application deadline | May 3 |
| Awards Announced | End of May |
If you wish to apply in Cycle 2, please make sure your request fits within the following areas:
| ACTIVITY | CYCLE 2 DATES |
| Stage One applications (LOIs) accepted online | July 15 – Sep 13 (3pm) |
| Select organizations invited to Stage Two | Mid October |
| Stage Two application deadline | Nov 7 |
| Awards Announced | Early December |
For 2024, Mental and Behavioral Health requests will be reviewed by invitation only.
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.