The Hellman Collaborative Change Initiative  provides funding for ambitious cross-sector collaborations in San Francisco and Alameda Counties that are working to solve our toughest community challenges. We believe that now is a critical time to support bold collaborations working to expand fairness and equity for all. Learn more about our current awardees.

2019 Application Process

  • We will accept submissions for 2019 Hellman Collaborative Change Initiative Grants starting March 1, 2019.
  • More information about the two types of funding available, LAUNCH and GROWTH grants, will be available by January 15, 2019. 
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Annual Collaborative Change Initiative Event

We are thrilled to share a few highlights with you from our 2018 event to celebrate the incredible work of all 10 Hellman Collaborative Change Initiative partners:
EatSF never could have happened without money from the Hellman Initiative. Their support was absolutely crucial to getting all the right players to the table—including exciting new sources of funding that have allowed us to rapidly build our vision. – Hilary Seligman, EatSF
The Hellman Initiative grant came along during a critical time for our Children’s Oral Health Collaborative. It took the early seed money support from Hellman to help move us from great ideas to real policy change and implementation. – Lisa Chung, CavityFree SF