Daily Featured Foundation - 1/26/2026

1/26/2026

Here is today’s featured foundation.

Sierra Health Foundation

Website: https://www.sierrahealth.org/

Mission & Purpose: To promote health and racial equity in Northern California. The foundation envisions a region where all people have the opportunity to live a healthy life, regardless of their zip code, race, or income.

Broad Funding Guidelines: Grantmaking is focused on 26 counties in Northern California (including Sacramento and the Central Valley). They fund Health Equity, Youth Development, and Economic Justice. They are a responsive funder that often issues specific Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to address urgent community issues. They prioritize nonprofit organizations led by people of color and those serving marginalized communities.

Featured Opportunity: The "Responsive Grants Program" is a key funding stream. It provides operating support and project funding to organizations working on the social determinants of health—such as housing, food access, and community safety. They look for applicants who are tackling systemic barriers to health.

Recommendation: A community-based organization in the Sacramento or Central Valley region working on health justice, youth violence prevention, or food sovereignty.