Investing in sustainable health solutions

Health First grants drive progress toward improving the health of individuals and communities in northern Arizona. We place a strong emphasis on sustained solutions and promoting healthy lifestyles, prioritizing initiatives to enhance and maintain overall health and well-being.

Competitive Grants

Our competitive grant funding targets priority health needs in northern Arizona

Through an annual competitive grant cycle we fund programs that address priority health needs in our region: improving mental health, preventing and managing chronic disease, and expanding access to health care services. Health First Foundation invests in programs that address these health priorities while keeping in mind the impact that social factors — like education, community environments that support healthy lifestyles, social support systems, convenient and affordable access to healthcare services, and financial stability — have on health and well-being in our communities. We seek to fund sustainable, innovative solutions that enhance overall health and well-being. Our grant opportunities are available to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with programs serving people in one or more northern Arizona counties: Apache, Coconino, Mohave, Navajo, and Yavapai.

Advised Grants

Health First Foundation reviews grants recommended by our donors

From their charitable funds and makes distributions to qualified nonprofit organizations. These grants are separate from our annual competitive grant cycle, and there is not an application process.

Please complete the form below to receive additional information about our annual grant cycle or creating an advised fund for making grants.

Past Awards

Red Feather Development Group

Supporting clean water access and hygiene solutions in Hopi and Navajo homes lacking running water

North Country HealthCare

Establishing a team care model in a family medicine residency clinic, emphasizing wellness, preventative care, and better care coordination for high-need patients

Creek Valley Health Clinic

Establishing a food remedy program in Colorado City to increase access to healthy foods and nutrition education for people at risk of developing chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity

Griffith Blue Heart

Training and equipping Flagstaff police officers to provide life-saving care in time-sensitive cardiac emergencies

Manzanita Outreach

Supporting MO Packs, nutritious and accessible food packages for the health of children in the Verde Valley

Flagstaff Shelter Services

Supporting Housing as Healthcare program, a collaborative effort to secure housing and improve health for those who are experiencing homelessness

Arizona's Children Association

Expanding outpatient child and family behavioral health services in Mohave County

Steps to Recovery Homes

Creating an intensive outpatient drug addiction recovery program serving Cottonwood and surrounding areas

Creek Valley Health Clinic

Supporting integrated physical and mental health services in Colorado City and surrounding areas

Northern Arizona University

Establishing an innovative patient actor program that integrates nursing and drama studies to teach approaches to patient evaluation and care

Jerry Ambrose Veterans Council

Establishing behavioral health services for military veterans experiencing homelessness in Mohave County

Polara Health

Expanding metrics-driven, patient-centered mental health and wellness care in the Prescott Valley area

NACASA at North Country HealthCare

Providing care and services to victims of sexual assault

Questions?

Interested in learning more about our region's health needs?

Have a look at our Regional Health Needs Assessment and our Annual Reports.