Sierra Health Foundation Programs & Funding Priorities
Funding Requests
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Nonprofit Event Sponsorship Requests
We accept requests from qualifying nonprofit organizations in our funding region for event sponsorships that are compatible with the foundation’s mission and programs. Submission due dates are: Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1 and Nov. 1 by 5 p.m. Please send a cover letter with event details and sponsorship options, as well as the organization's name, contact information and Employer Identification Number (EIN). Requests must be for one event only. Funding decisions usually will be made within six weeks of each of these dates. Please be mindful of these dates when submitting your request. We will not fund an event after it has taken place.
Event sponsorship requests must be mailed to:
Sierra Health Foundation
Attn: Event Sponsorship Requests
1321 Garden Highway
Sacramento, CA 95833
Current Programs and Funding Priorities Include:
Responsive Grants Program
Responding to health needs and concerns in urban and rural communities throughout our 26-county funding region.
Respite Partnership Collaborative
Supporting respite options and innovative respite program models in response to mental health crisis in Sacramento County
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.
Positive Youth Justice Initiative
Improving health, academic and social outcomes of young people involved in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems
Youth Pathways to Health
Supporting efforts to ensure young people have opportunities to find on-ramps to a healthy developmental path
Conference and Convening Program
Providing nonprofit health and human service organizations meeting space for education, policymaking and collaboration
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

