Our Sponsorship Program Guidelines

• The sponsorship should be aligned with one of our funding pillars.
• The organization must be a nonprofit organization with a 501c3 designation.
• The sponsorship request must be submitted 10 weeks in advance of the proposed event; with all required information, including a clear explanation of benefits for each sponsorship option offered.
• The sponsorship request should offer at least three sponsorship level options, and a description of the request's health-related component(s).
• If the request is a parade, or run/ walk; there must be a health fair component to the event.
• If the request is for a film screening or festival; there must be a health component to the film topic, a health fair component or health panel discussion at the event.
• If the organization is national; there must be a commitment that the sponsorship funds will be invested locally in Los Angeles County.
• By accepting a sponsorship from L.A. Care Health Plan, you understand and agree to use the funds solely for the intended purpose(s) outlined in your application. If for any reason whatsoever the event is cancelled, you expressly agree to completely refund such funds to L.A. Care Health Plan or transfer the sponsorship to another event with comparable benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I have more than one event, can I submit them all at once?

A: To help us better manage and prioritize event requests, each event must be submitted separately. 

Q: I am having trouble submitting my request. Can you fix this?

A: Thank you for being patient with our new application process. If you are experiencing technical issues, please send an email to sponsorships@lacare.org explaining what you are having trouble with and feel free to provide screenshots.

Q: When can we expect to receive payment after we receive our approval email?

A: Payments are made by check or Automated Clearing House (ACH) (upon request). Please note that disbursement of funds is likely to occur after your event date. Check disbursement usually takes up to 14 business days after final approval for organizations who have worked with L.A. Care before. If you are a new applicant, then it takes time to set up your organization as a vendor in our system. Please note that checks will be made to the address listed on the W9 form submitted, unless otherwise noted, so be sure to provide the correct address.