Just Health Fund - Tides
The Just Health Fund supports grassroots projects advancing health equity for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, focusing on reproductive justice, culturally affirming care, and systemic change.
Funder: Tides
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 | December 2026
Funding Amounts: Typical grants are $25,000 or more; $2M total in 2024; semiannual grant cycles.
Summary: Supports grassroots, community-led projects advancing health equity for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, with a focus on reproductive justice and culturally affirming care.
Key Information: Semiannual RFP process; priority to grassroots organizations led by proximate leaders in the South, Southwest, and Midwest.
Description
The Just Health Fund, administered by Tides, is a grantmaking initiative designed to advance health equity for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities in the United States. The fund prioritizes support for grassroots organizations and proximate leaders working to address reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, and mental health. Emphasizing an intersectional approach, the fund seeks to break down systemic barriers to healthcare and empower organizations with deep community ties. Grants are intended to foster long-term, culturally affirming care and provide resources for narrative change, advocacy, organizing, and direct services. Legal experts are engaged to ensure grantmaking is bold, risk-aware, and responsive to the evolving healthcare landscape.
