Sierra Health Foundation is a private philanthropy investing in and serving as a catalyst for ideas, partnerships and programs that improve health and quality of life in Northern California through convening, educating and strategic grantmaking.
News
February 1, 2012
Responsive Grants Program continues in 2012
Grants up to $25,000 are available to support projects that improve the health and quality of life for people throughout Sierra Health Foundation’s 26-county funding region. Application materials for the first funding round are available now. Applications are due by noon on March 5. Learn more …
Job openings at Sierra Health Foundation
We are expanding our staff and accepting applications for three new positions: Director of Health Programs, Evaluation Director, and Public Affairs and Communications Director. The Program Officer position announced in December has been filled. See our Employment Opportunities page for job descriptions and application instructions.
Partnerships
January 2012
- A message from Chet Hewitt
- Diane Littlefield promoted to vice president
- Responsive Grants Program continues in 2012
- Sierra Health Foundation to administer Sacramento County Respite Partnership Collaborative through new public-private partnership
- Clinics receive Health Reform Readiness grants
- Health Leadership Program review process under way
- Resources
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Current Funding Interests
Responsive Grants Program
Responding to health needs and concerns in urban and rural communities throughout our 26-county funding region
Sacramento Region Health Care Partnership
Strengthening and expanding the primary care safety net in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties
Healthy Sacramento Coalition
Working to reduce chronic disease, promote healthy lifestyles and reduce health disparities in Sacramento County
Conference and Convening Program
Providing nonprofit health and human service organizations meeting space for education, policy-making and collaboration
REACH Youth Program
Improving health outcomes for young people to ensure they grow up to be healthy, successful and civically engaged
Health Leadership Program
Strengthening the leadership abilities of nonprofit health and human service managers and executives
Nonprofit Innovation Center
Providing a multitenant, sustainable office and conference space for nonprofits working to improve health and well-being
Grizzly Creek Ranch Camp and Conference Center
Improving the health, independence and life skills of children