77 Local Organizations Funded to Drive Community-Led Solutions Across Santa Clara and Northern San Benito Counties
San Jose, CA — August 29, 2025 — The Health Trust today announced $3.65 million in grant funding for Fiscal Year 2025 to support 77 local nonprofit and public sector organizations advancing health equity in Santa Clara and Northern San Benito Counties.
This year’s funding includes 25 Health Partnership Grants totaling $3.55 million and 52 Community Grants totaling $100,000, with a strong focus on improving food access, chronic disease prevention, housing stability, mental health, and culturally responsive youth programming. A dedicated $1 million Rapid Response Fund was also awarded to address urgent and emerging community health needs.
“Health equity isn’t just a goal—it’s a promise to listen to communities, trust local leadership, and resource those doing the hard work on the ground,” said Dr. Anthony Iton, CEO of The Health Trust. “These investments are not about charity—they are about justice. Our grantees are architects of change, and together we are building a future where every person—regardless of their zip code—has a real opportunity to live a healthy, thriving life.”
Investing in Impact: FY25 Grantmaking Highlights
Food & Nutrition
- Fresh Approach is pursuing CalAIM reimbursement status for its community-based produce prescription nutrition interventions.
- Community Seva is launching a centralized kitchen to expand hot meal service for the unhoused.
- Community Food Bank of San Benito County is deploying a second mobile pantry to reach rural neighborhoods like San Juan Bautista and Ridgemark.
Chronic Conditions
- Gardner Health Services, Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley, and Roots Community Health Center are enhancing culturally tailored diabetes care and education programs.
Supportive Housing
- Unity Care Group is embedding substance use recovery services into case management for youth aging out of foster care.
- Family Supportive Housing is expanding aftercare services for families experiencing homelessness.
Health Equity & Mental Health
- Bay Area Women’s Sports Initiative (BAWSI) is expanding its Leadership Accelerator for Girls through Sport in East San Jose.
- Momentum for Health is implementing Mental Health First Aid training in Santa Clara Unified School District.
- Parents Helping Parents is developing an inclusive family engagement model to foster deeper community connection and support.
“This year’s grantees reflect the depth and diversity of local solutions that exist when we invest in proximity, culture, and innovation,” said Maria Garcia, Vice President of Strategy and Programs at The Health Trust. “From mobile food pantries to leadership programs for girls of color, these organizations are reimagining health access and equity—on their terms and in their communities. That’s the kind of change that lasts.”
Rapid Response Fund
In FY25, The Health Trust awarded $1 million in Rapid Response Grants to five organizations addressing time-sensitive health challenges that disproportionately affect under-resourced communities.
