Community Support Grants Program Awards Four New Grants to Local Nonprofits
2025 Cycle I Grants
Thursday, March 13, 2025
The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s commitment to building healthier and brighter futures for everyone extends beyond the hospital walls and into the community. We are proud to announce the distribution of $125,000 to four nonprofit organizations in St. Louis through the Community Support Grants Program.
The grants will support the following organizations and projects:
Independence Center
Support for Independence Center will fund Healthcare Home, a wellness program that brings together social workers, nurses, and medical and behavioral health practitioners to reduce the long-term health effects on people living with serious mental illness.
Gateway to Hope
Funding will help Gateway to Hope engage in community outreach, assist patients through treatment, and provide community education around breast health while removing barriers to care.
St. Louis Jewish Community Center
This grant will support the Hamsa Wellness Community to ensure that free, individualized, and confidential resources are available to the St. Louis community, including a hereditary cancer education program and programs for women and families facing a breast or ovarian cancer diagnosis at any stage.
Almost Home
Support for Almost Home will help to expand the capacity of the on-site health services clinic for young families at the transitional housing facility, removing barriers by providing more comprehensive care for mothers and children.
The Foundation awards community support grants four times throughout the year to local nonprofit organizations focused on reducing health care disparities; fostering strong community health care networks; promoting adult health, wellness, and disease prevention in the community; and providing quality health care education. Five endowed funds held at the Foundation support the program, ensuring investment in improving the health of our community is a priority.
Organizations may apply for a community support grant through the Grant Opportunity Web Portal. Applications are accepted throughout the year and are reviewed quarterly.