Health Systems Access to Care Fund
This grant supports community clinics in Oregon and SW Washington to expand and adapt primary care for uninsured and marginalized populations through capacity and infrastructure improvements.
Funder: Oregon Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (annual application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Recent annual awards: $450,000–$660,000 total; individual award sizes vary.
Summary: Supports community-supported clinics in Oregon and SW Washington to enhance capacity and adapt care models for underserved populations.
Key Information: Only community-supported clinics (not FQHCs) in Oregon/SW Washington are eligible; no major capital requests considered.
Description
The Health Systems Access to Care Fund is a collaborative grantmaking initiative established by Kaiser Permanente NW, Legacy Health, PeaceHealth, and Providence Health & Services, administered by the Oregon Community Foundation. It is designed to strengthen the capacity and infrastructure of community-supported clinics in Oregon and SW Washington that are expanding or adapting their care models to better serve patients amid healthcare reform, Medicaid transformation, and increasing demands on the safety net. The fund prioritizes clinics serving uninsured and marginalized populations, aiming to improve access to primary medical and dental care for those who face barriers to care elsewhere.
