Desert Healthcare District implements new sponsorship policy & schedule

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February 11, 2026 - District Staff

Coachella Valley nonprofit organizations will have two opportunities each year to submit sponsorship requests to the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation.

The agency's Board of Directors recently adopted a new sponsorship policy that presents guidelines for those seeking financial support for their events.

Sponsorship requests of $5,000 and more now have the following deadlines:

May 31 -- for events scheduled from July through December
November 30 -- for events January through June

Requests for under $5,000 will be decided at CEO Chris Christensen's discretion. Total District sponsorship awards per organization will be limited to $25,000 each year.

"A highlight of our work at the District is supporting community partners in myriad ways, including through the events that enable them to raise awareness and funds for the great work they do to benefit Coachella Valley residents," Christensen said. "Our intention with the new policy is to establish a time frame and guidelines that clarify the sponsorship application process."

For more information on the sponsorship application and process, please read the complete guidelines.

About the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation

The Desert Healthcare District is a local government agency formed in 1948. Its mission is to achieve optimal health at all stages of life for all District residents. The District includes more than 400,000 residents and encompasses the entire Coachella Valley. The District and Desert Healthcare Foundation, together, are one of the largest funders in the valley. These funds are used to assist residents — especially the underserved — in accessing vitally needed resources, such as primary and behavioral healthcare. Learn more.