Healthcare District and El Camino Health Award $11.72 Million in Grants to Support Local Health Programs and Initiatives

September 4, 2025 - The El Camino Healthcare District and El Camino Health announced that the two organizations have allocated more than $11.72 million in grants to support local health programs and initiatives in fiscal year 2026. The boards of directors for both El Camino Health and the El Camino Healthcare District approved funding for a total of 106 grants in FY26, including 8 new programs for those organizations dedicated to addressing the health needs of local community members.

"We're proud to be able to support these community partners and the admirable work they do helping improve the overall well-being of the residents in our district," said John Zoglin, chair of the El Camino Healthcare District board of directors. "We strive to forge long-term relationships with local nonprofits that are making an impact, and these grants will help foster good health in the communities we serve."

The funding — made through each organization’s community benefit program — will go to agencies that help create healthier populations and support health equity for community members in Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Mountain View, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga and Sunnyvale.

"We are honored to support local partners that are dedicated to providing essential services and improving the health of our community members," said Dan Woods, chief executive officer at El Camino Health. "We want to acknowledge the amazing contributions of these programs and reinvesting these funds demonstrates our commitment to meeting the health needs of underserved and at-risk community members."

More than $8.4 million of the total is being granted by the El Camino Healthcare District, with the remainder coming from El Camino Health.

Agencies and programs awarded grants include school districts, nonprofit organizations, safety-net clinics and community service agencies. Of the $11.72 million:

• $5.21 million will go to agencies that expand healthcare access and delivery.
• $2.90 million will support behavioral health programs.
• $2.21 million will fund diabetes and obesity programs.
• $629,600 is dedicated to programs that address other chronic conditions, such as asthma and hypertension.
• $770,600 is going to agencies and programs that help improve economic stability or provide food and housing assistance.

Each fiscal year, the community benefit programs of the El Camino Healthcare District and El Camino Health allocate crucial grant funding to community health services with the mission to expand healthcare access across age, education and income levels. During the past decade, both programs have contributed more than $100 million in community benefit grants.

The FY26 El Camino Healthcare District community benefit grant partner snapshots may be viewed online here.

The FY26 El Camino Health community benefit grant partner snapshots may be viewed online here.

For more information about the El Camino Health and El Camino Healthcare District community benefit programs, click here.