Overview
The Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley is committed to building a healthy and equitable community. Our grants support nonprofit organizations that serve the Pajaro Valley and focus on prevention, access to care, and wellness.
We prioritize organizations and projects that align with our mission and strategic focus areas:
- Building Health Equity: Expanding fair and equal access to the conditions needed for health and wellness.
- Increasing Wellness in Pajaro Valley: Supporting prevention and healthy lifestyles that improve quality of life.
- Building Health Equity: Expanding fair and equal access to the conditions needed for health and wellness.
Our grantmaking is also guided by donor intent, with a focus on:
- Youth and under-resourced families
- Families working in agriculture
- The Latinx community
- Efforts related to diabetes, oral health, access to care, and the health workforce
Funding Priorities:
We prioritize program-specific support because it allows us to better understand and measure community impact. Applicants may also request general operating support, but must clearly explain how unrestricted funding will address a specific challenge limiting their programming and how it will strengthen their long-term effectiveness in the Pajaro Valley.
We will accept applications for the 2026-2027 grant cycle from November 14 - January 31.
Eligibility
In general:
- This grant is intended to support program activities conducted within the Pajaro Valley. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how their proposed project aligns with this geographic focus in their application.
- Organizations that have been funded for three consecutive years are welcome to apply, priority will be given to newer requests.
- Community Health Trust’s Board prefers not to fund programs or projects administered by government agencies, with the exception of school-based health programs closely aligned with the CHT’s mission.
We do not fund:
- Individuals, with the exception of the Health Trust’s scholarship programs.
- Religious organizations for purposes of evangelizing, proselytizing, or converting.
- Endowments, building campaigns, annual fund appeals, fundraising events, or celebrations.
- Commercial ventures.
- Previously completed activities.
- Debt reduction.
At the discretion of the Board, CHT’s grantmaking policies may be modified in response to changing circumstances and priorities. Any changes to the grantmaking policies will be announced via local media, on this website, and through our social media channels.
Current Grantees for FY 25-26
