The Desert Healthcare District's grant program supports collaborative processes and invests in the services and programs of local nonprofits, health service providers, and public agencies that align with and advance the District’s mission, vision, and the implementation of the 2021-2026 Strategic Plan. Access the Strategic Plan Here: https://dhcd.org/Strategic-Plan

MISSION--To achieve optimal health at all stages of life for all District residents.

VISION--Equitably connecting Coachella Valley residents to health and wellness services and programs through philanthropy, health facilities, information and community education, and public policy.

The targeted population for this request for proposals is Coachella Valley children (0-18) and their families.

Increasing and improving mental and behavioral health resources for Coachella Valley residents has long been a priority for the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board. The Desert Healthcare District accomplishes this by collaborating with community partners to address current and future behavioral health needs and by providing grant funding to support behavioral health programs/projects that advocate improving the psychological, emotional, physical, and social well-being of residents in Coachella Valley. Additionally, the Desert Healthcare District leads a Coachella Valley Behavioral Health Collective that comprised of over 60 collaborative partners working to address gaps in the region’s behavioral health workforce, to improving access to behavioral health services and resources, and to follow the development of state legislation around behavioral health.