Community Grant

Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin

Background: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across its service area. In FY23, Essentia Health contributed more than $1.7 million dollars to 140 non-profit organizations in the communities served.

Priority Focus Areas:

1. Economic Stability (Housing, Workforce, Childcare, Healthy Food)
   • Support for affordable housing projects
   • Workforce development and subsidized employment services
   • Childcare expansion efforts
   • Access to fresh, healthy foods
2. Access to Education and Healthy Youth Development (Reduction of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and asset building for youth)
   • Community and youth centers
   • Technology hubs for students
   • Youth mentorship programming
   • After-school educational support and summer camps
3. Access to Right Time, Right Place Healthcare (Increase access to comprehensive, high-quality healthcare services)
   • Free or subsidized dental services for youth
   • Health and wellness centers
4. Neighborhood Improvements that Promote Health and Safety (neighborhood and environmental changes)
   • Park rehabilitation projects
   • Community environmental improvements

Eligibility:

• Non-profit organizations only
• Projects and programs that improve health in service area

Application Process: Requests for funding are reviewed on a rolling basis. Allow at least 90 days for a response.

Contact Information:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 218-786-3189

How to Apply

1. Fill out the Community Grant application form
2. Submit application through the funding portal
3. Allow at least 90 days for review and response

For more information or questions about the application process, contact Essentia Health Community Contributions at [email protected] or call 218-786-3189.