EPHT Grantmaking in 2026
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 2026 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.
2026 EPHT Grant Cycles and Grants Portal Instructions
EPHT will award grants in two cycles per year, with decisions announced in the second and third 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 an Application through the St. Louis Community Foundation grants portal.
Due to the volume of requests, organizations may submit one application per calendar year.
If you wish to apply to the OPEN CYCLE, please make sure your request fits within the following areas:
- Access to Health Care
- Chronic Disease
- Health Care Needs Related to Community Violence
- Mental & Behavioral Health – Proposals for the access to mental and behavioral health care priority must show clear integration with at least one other EPHT giving priority.
| ACTIVITY | DEADLINE |
| Open Funding Cycle Opens | February 25, 2026 |
| Proposals Due | July 17, 2026 |
| Awards Announced and Distributed | Early September 2026 |
In 2026, EPHT is not accepting proposals for services exclusively focused on mental and behavioral health. Integrated programs that include both health and mental health components and clear alignment with another EPHT giving priority are encouraged to apply to the Open Cycle.
COLLABORATIVE FUNDING CYCLE:
To submit an application to the collaborative funding cycle, organizations must be working together to execute health and mental health programming. For the purposes of this request for proposals, collaborative will be defined as organizations 1) remitting payment to one another for services, 2) sharing staff, and/or 3) sharing locations. Collaborative funding requests should go beyond standard referral resources. Proposals should be submitted by one lead organization and clearly outline the collective efforts and shared expenses.
| ACTIVITY | DEADLINE |
| Collaborative Funding Cycle Opens | February 25, 2026 |
| Proposals Due | October 2, 2026 |
| Awards Announced and Distributed | Early December 2026 |
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.