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Physical Health

Support pregnant people with practical support services to make accessing abortion care possible

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HCAI

$500,000+

Applicants must be non-profit organizations (active 501(c)3 status) based in California that currently or intend to provide practical support services in line with the intent and purpose of the grant program. Applicants must be located in California and have the capacity to make effective and rapid use of program funding.

April 8, 2024

May 17, 2024

https://careprohealthequity.smapply.io/

CAReproHealthEquity@essentialaccess.org

Title of Grant:

Practical Support Grant Program

Grant Description:

On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, allowing states to ban or severely limit access to abortion. California, as a Reproductive Freedom state, took immediate steps to protect abortion rights and access. 


The 2022-23 California State Budget appropriated funds to establish a $20 million Abortion Practical Support Fund at the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) to assist pregnant people with direct practical support for the purposes of obtaining an abortion.


ACCESS THE PRACTICAL SUPPORT APPLICATION

Frequently Asked Questions 2024 (PDF) | Request for Proposal 2024 (PDF) Grant Application 2024 (PDF) | Applicant Webinar (YouTube)


HCAI has designated Essential Access to serve as the Program Administrator for this grant program. In this role, Essential Access will manage the distribution of program funding, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.


The goal of the grant program is to support pregnant people with practical support services that help make accessing abortion care possible, including support services such as transportation, lodging, and child care.


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