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Health Net Commits $2M to Fund 50 Affordable Housing Projects in Stanislaus County

Health Net Commits $2M to Fund 50 Affordable Housing Projects in Stanislaus County

Sacramento – September 15, 2026 -- Health Net, a Medi-Cal managed care plan and Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) subsidiary, has invested $2 million in Stanislaus Equity Partners (STEP) to provide gap financing for 50 shovel-ready affordable housing developments in Stanislaus County.

Multi-year grant targets funding shortfalls blocking ready-to-build projects

The multi-year grant will be deployed by STEP through a mix of grants, forgivable loans and low-interest loans, structured to unlock additional public and private capital for developments that are otherwise stalled by financing gaps. STEP said the flexible tools are intended to accelerate delivery of affordable units and reduce displacement risk for residents across the county.

Fidelis Care Opens $140,000 Maternal Health Grant Program in NY

Fidelis Care Opens $140,000 Maternal Health Grant Program in NY

Long Island City, N.Y. – September 11, 2026 -- Fidelis Care, a Centene Corporation health plan serving more than two million members across New York State, has opened applications for up to $140,000 in Here for Your Health maternal health grants targeting postpartum care gaps in underserved communities.

Grant deadline set for September 21 as postpartum visit adherence lags nationally

Applications are available at fideliscare.org/maternal-grant, with a submission deadline of 5 p.m. on September 21, 2026. The grants will fund healthcare providers and community-based organizations developing solutions to improve postpartum visit attendance and expand maternal depression screening.