EPHT Funding Priorities and Geographic Focus
EPHT is committed to centering access to health care by addressing barriers, navigating systems of care, and supporting person-centric medical services across the spectrum of care. EPHT will accept or solicit applications for program/project funding or general operating support in alignment with the following priority areas. Click each area for more information:
- Access to Health Care
- Chronic Disease
- Mental and 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.
Within these areas, EPHT prioritizes efforts that address barriers and result in improved health for people living in or near a geographic area of 25 zip codes in St. Louis City, St Louis County, and the East Metro (see below). Organizations seeking funding must demonstrate a strong connection to the geographic focus area, such as: being based in one of these zip codes; providing services in one or more of these zip codes; demonstrating targeted strategies and/or partnerships that reduce barriers to care for people living in these zip codes.
Funding Request Parameters
The majority of EPHT awards will be one year grants, with a limited number of multi-year grants (up to 3 years). EPHT will consider one-year or multiyear funding requests with an annual maximum of $25,000.
Collaborative funding has not been capped. Awards will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the total number of organizations taking part in the collaborative, services provided, and total hours of service. Collaborative funding applicants are eligible for multiyear funding.
Collaborative Grants
This year, EPHT will consider funding for collaborative grants addressing critical healthcare needs, such as: addressing ongoing effects of the pandemic; expanding a segment of the healthcare workforce to improve access to services and/or increase representation amongst providers and care teams; or responding to an emerging health crisis. Those interested in applying to the collaborative funding cycle are encouraged to contact the St. Louis Community Foundation team at grants@stlgives.org to schedule a conversation prior to submission.