Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Grant

The Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Grant aims to enhance healthcare in Miami-Dade County through funding local community projects and medical scholarships. Established in 1992, the foundation has awarded over 597 grants, emphasizing direct medical care and health education for children and the economically disadvantaged. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt organizations with a focus on improving community health. The foundation's commitment to sustainable transformation inspires future generations to contribute positively to their communities.

The purpose of the Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation, Inc., is to provide funding for programs and projects designed to improve, preserve or restore the health and healthcare of the people in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
The Foundation is proud to provide grants that contribute to the well-being of our community, touch future generations, and inspire others to make their communities—and their world—a better place.
Community Grants
Funding for local community-based organizations and medical and nursing scholarships are vitally important and remain a priority for funding. The Foundation realizes the potential in individuals, smaller initiatives that are key to promoting sustainable transformation in the populations we serve.
Since becoming a grant-making organization in 1992, the Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation has given over 597 grants to community organizations to conduct projects or programs related to the health needs of the citizens of Miami-Dade Country. The Foundation also provides scholarships to medical and nursing students at local colleges and universities.
Our Funding Priorities
Projects that target direct medical care.
Health-related projects that assist children and the economically disadvantaged.
Projects that promote health education, prevention, and early detection of disease.

Eligibility

Qualified, tax-exempt 501(c)3 organizations which propose to conduct projects or programs related to the health needs of the citizens of Miami-Dade County may applyOrganizational RequirementsIRS Determination of 501(c)(3) status.
Active Board of Directors.
Organizational budget of less than $2 million. (If funding request is an identified program within the organization, it may be considered when overall budget exceeds $2m).
Funding of salaries only as they apply to direct service to clients/patients

Ineligibility

Grants are not awarded for:

• National projects which would result in funding leaving Miami-Dade County
• Projects that require multi-year funding
• For-profit organizations
• Support of political activities, candidates or campaigns
• Projects that are sectarian or promote a religious faith
• Direct support of individuals
• Other grant-making foundations
• Annual fund-raising campaigns, special events or fund-raisers