Request a Letter of Support

Upon request from a community organization or partner, Public Health Services (PHS) will facilitate the approval process for a Letter of Support (LOS) from the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) for funding or grant opportunities.

Please allow for up to six (6) weeks for processing. If a shorter turnaround time is needed, please send an email with the deadline, and PHS will make every effort to accommodate the request, and coordinate with other department(s) if needed.  

Please note:

  • Requesting a LOS does not guarantee that PHS will provide a LOS.
  • Receipt of a signed LOS does not guarantee that the funding for the project will be awarded.

LOS Request Process

To request a LOS, please follow the steps below:

  1. Please complete the following document:
  2. Submit the completed Letter of Support Template via email to phsadmin.hhsa@sdcounty.ca.gov. Submit the request at least six (6) weeks before the date the signed letter is needed.
    • Email subject line: "Letter of Support Request - [Entity Name]"
    • Email body should include:
      • Purpose of the LOS
      • Funding opportunity application deadline
      • Link to the application or funding opportunity
      • Point(s) of contact for follow-up questions
      • The date you are requesting to receive the signed letter
      • Indication of whether the LOS from the public health department or local government is required for this request    

If the request for a LOS is approved, the signed letter will be emailed to the point(s) of contact. 

For any questions regarding the LOS process, please email phsadmin.hhsa@sdcounty.ca.gov.