Cultivating Healthy Communities Grant (Aetna Foundation)
Funding Amount
$100,000 over two years
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- One-time opportunity
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Cultivating Healthy Communities Grant
Geographic Scope: National program; Bartram's Garden was one of just 25 organizations nationally recognized
Focus Areas:
- Education and wellness programs
- Youth leadership development
- Intergenerational community-building
- Outdoor recreation and healthy habits promotion
- Addressing social determinants of health
- Improving access to healthy foods
- Promoting biking and physical activity
- Reducing exposure to air and water contaminants
Program Description:
The Aetna Foundation developed the Cultivating Healthy Communities program to enhance a more comprehensive approach to health, recognizing that nearly 60% of a person's life expectancy is driven by factors outside of the doctor's office, including social and environmental factors.
Funded Activities at Bartram's Garden:
- Bicycle rides for community members
- Free river boating programs
- Award-winning farm programs with focus on food sovereignty
- Youth leadership initiatives
- Community wellness activities
What The John Bartram Association actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $120K
- Median grant
- $60K
- By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Philadelphia, PA.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Community development
- Youth programs
- Wellness
- Education
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