|
|||||
|
|
|||||
|
The California Wellness Foundation's Responsive Grantmaking Program seeks to balance a Foundation-directed approach with responses to unsolicited letters of interest. This approach allows us the flexibility to respond to changing circumstances within the nonprofit sector. The following health issues are prioritized:
- Diversity in the Health Professions;
- Environmental Health;
- Healthy Aging;
- Mental Health;
- Teenage Pregnancy Prevention;
- Violence Prevention;
- Women’s Health;
- Work and Health.
The Foundation also responds to timely issues or Special Projects related to other health issues. While project funding requests are accepted, we particularly encourage requests for core operating support.
With rare exception, the Foundation funds nonprofit organizations that are exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and that are not private foundations as defined in IRC Section 509(a) or are public charities as defined in IRC Section 170(b)(A)(vi). The Foundation also funds government agencies. The Foundation does not fund Section 509(a)(3) Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations.
Grants are not generally awarded for annual fund drives, building campaigns, major equipment or biomedical research. Activities that exclusively benefit the members of sectarian or religious organizations are not considered. The Foundation does not provide international funding or fund organizations located outside the United States.
For the most complete information about applying for a grant from The California Wellness Foundation, download a copy of the How To Apply brochure. Grantseekers are also strongly urged to read our Frequently Asked Questions before submitting a request to the Foundation.
1 Review the How To Apply and Frequently Asked Questions documents.
2 Write a one- to two-page letter of interest. Please note that submissions beyond two pages will not be accepted. The letter should include:
- information about your organization's mission, activities and operating budget;
- the region and population(s) served;
- how the funds will be used;
- the total amount requested from the Foundation; and
- project goals, leadership and duration, if you are requesting project funding.
3 Clearly indicate the TCWF funding priority for which you want your request considered (for example, healthy aging). This will help us accurately process your letter.
4 Mail your letter of interest to:
Director of Grants Management
The California Wellness Foundation
6320 Canoga Avenue,
Suite 1700
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
- Find out why TCWF provides core operating support.
- For articles about organizations that have received grants, visit the Grantee magazine portal.
- Defining health: beyond the absence of disease.
- For lists of previously approved grants, search our grants database.
- To get feedback about the Foundation from applicants and grantees, check out the Grants Program Survey.
- Read the How To Apply and Frequently Asked Questions documents.
