Funding Principles
Projects funded by the Health Equity Fund should align with the following funding principles:
Improving health outcomes and access
for communities and populations experiencing the deepest and most persistent health and economic disparities in King County.
Actively addressing the issues of systemic, structural, and institutional barriers
including racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, income inequality, and other forms of oppression or discrimination that negatively impact healthcare delivery and health outcomes.
Partnering or collaborating with other organizations
to enhance the impact of addressing health disparities.
Building capacity and empowerment
for communities addressing health disparities.
Eligibility
Organizations can apply for Major Grants for three types of projects:
- Service delivery
- Advocacy
- Program evaluation (new this year!)
Nonprofit, government, and public organizations may apply. If you do not have nonprofit status, you may be eligible to apply under a fiscal sponsor.
Funding for service delivery is limited to King County. There are no geographic restrictions on the residence of clients served or advocacy efforts, as long as the program can demonstrate the use of funds addressing disparities in health among residents of the Puget Sound region (King, Snohomish, Pierce, and Kitsap counties).
Organizations may not receive two PHPDA grants in the same year for the same
project. Applicants can request grant funds for a different project as long as the
time period covered by funding ends by the new contract period.
Organizations may only submit one application.
2026 Focus Areas
Specific populations are facing heightened threats to their safety, security, and access to care, and the organizations that support them are experiencing drastic funding cuts. Our Major Grant program aims to support these organizations who are facing disproportionate burdens to their wellbeing. This year, Major Grants will be limited to organizations with projects in one or more of these three focus areas:
- Gender Affirming Care and/or HIV Prevention and Care for LGBTQIA2S+ Communities
- Barrier-Reducing Healthcare Delivery for Immigrant and Refugee Populations that is Responsive to Community Concerns
- Access to Birth Control and Abortion Care
The mission of PHPDA, and the Major Grants program, has long been to achieve health equity in King County. By funding in three specific areas, we aim to deepen the impact and support that community organizations can provide to those who need it most.
How to Apply
Submit a Letter of Intent through the online application system. Letters of Intents will be reviewed by an Ad Hoc review panel appointed by PHPDA’s Governing Council and will determine which projects will be invited to submit full applications.
