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Cultivating Healthy Communities Grant (Aetna Foundation)

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Funding Amount

$100,000 over two years

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Cultivating Healthy Communities Grant

Funder: Aetna Foundation

Award Amount: $100,000 over two years

Status: Past grant (awarded November 2017)

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

    • Contact: Aetna Foundation (national program)

    What The John Bartram Association actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    2
    Total given
    $120K
    Median grant
    $60K
    • By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Philadelphia, PA.

    Example grants

    • Philadelphia Orchard Project · Philadelphia, PA

      Urban farming education and technical assistance

      $60K

    • Neighborhood Land and Power Project · Philadelphia, PA

      Urban farming and technical assistance

      $60K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitscommunity-developmentyouth-programswellnesseducation

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