[Oregon Community Foundation](https://oregoncf.org)

June 2026 (annual application deadline, projected)

Recent annual awards: $450,000–$660,000 total; individual award sizes vary.

Supports community-supported clinics in Oregon and SW Washington to enhance capacity and adapt care models for underserved populations.

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. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026 (anticipated, annual cycle) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Total annual funding in recent years ranged from $450,000 to $660,000. - Award amounts per clinic are not specified and may vary by year and need. - Funding is intended for operational capacity and infrastructure—not major capital projects. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants must meet all of the following criteria: - Be a **community-supported clinic** located in Oregon or SW Washington, within the service areas of the Health System partners. - Operate as a nonprofit, locally based healthcare provider serving individuals who face barriers to care elsewhere, with an emphasis on the uninsured. - Have a mission-driven, place-based care model focused on at-risk populations. - Not be adequately supported by “fee for service” insurance billing, and not operate at a scale for value-based-pay funding arrangements. - Demonstrate broad community support, including local funding and volunteer engagement. - Provide **primary medical and/or dental care** (not specialty care). - Have referral arrangements for broader care and services. - Meet or exceed community standards of practice in primary care, with a culture of continuous improvement. **Not eligible:** - Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). - Requests primarily for major capital projects. --- ## Application Process - The fund is typically by invitation, and eligibility is restricted to community-supported clinics as defined above. - Application cycles are annual. The next anticipated deadline is June 2026. - For most current application materials and updates, applicants should refer to the [program page](https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/health-systems-access-to-care-fund). - Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact program staff for guidance before applying. --- ## Additional Information - The fund emphasizes support for clinics that are adapting to changing healthcare environments and serving the most marginalized populations. - Technical assistance and collaborative support may be available in addition to grant funding. - No major capital improvement requests will be considered. --- ## External Links - [Health Systems Access to Care Fund – Program Page](https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/health-systems-access-to-care-fund) - [Recent Grants List (2025)](https://oregoncf.org/assets/PDFs-and-Docs/PDFs/Grants/2025/2025-HSACF_Grants_by.pdf) - [Impact Report (PDF)](https://oregoncf.org/assets/PDFs-and-Docs/PDFs/Grants/HSACF_2022_onepager_20220222.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Organization/Notes | |--------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------| | Alicia Lee (Kaiser Permanente NW) | alicia.a.lee@kp.org | Project/program questions | | Joseph Ichter, DrPH (Providence Health & Services)| joseph.ichter@providence.org | Project/program questions | | Justin Huff/Diana Netter (Legacy Health) | communitybenefit@lhs.org | Project/program questions | | Meghan Blueberry McCarthy (PeaceHealth) | mmccarthy3@peacehealth.org | Project/program questions | | Brian Donkersley (OCF Associate Program Officer) | bdonkersley@oregoncf.org | OCF/grant process questions | | Oregon Community Foundation (general inquiries) | info@oregoncf.org | [Contact page](https://oregoncf.org/about/contact) |

Health Systems Access to Care Fund

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