Vitalyst Health Foundation aims to enhance the health of individuals and communities in Arizona by fostering partnerships, providing capacity building resources, and grant support to aligned organizations. Their mission focuses on connecting, supporting, and informing efforts to foster community health improvements across Arizona.
The grant program seeks to support organizations that provide direct services in the areas of vision, hearing, substance use disorder, and heart and lung health. It specifically targets serving populations living in poverty in Maricopa County. Through Medical Assistance Grants, the program invests in screening, training, surgeries, program development related to direct services, and client-related equipment such as assistive devices and adaptive equipment. Funds are allocated across the focus areas with specific amounts designated for each type of treatment, aiming to leverage existing resources for maximum community benefit. This initiative runs on a three-year cycle, inviting proposals from nonprofit or fiscally sponsored organizations to enhance healthcare access and quality.