How much funding does Essentia Health Community Grant provide?

Essentia Health Community Grant provides Varies (>$2M to 189 nonprofits last year) in funding.

When is the deadline for Essentia Health Community Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Essentia Health Community Grant?

Eligible applicants: Organizations. Geography: Minnesota.

How often is Essentia Health Community Grant offered?

Essentia Health Community Grant accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Essentia Health Community Grant

Bridges Medical Center

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Funding Amount

Varies (>$2M to 189 nonprofits last year)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: September 2026

From the program guidelines: “Requests are reviewed on a rolling basis; allow at least 90 days for a response.”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Organizations

Geography

Minnesota

Overview

Essentia Health funds nonprofit organizations improving health across Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, prioritizing four social-determinants-of-health areas: economic stability (housing/workforce/childcare/food), access to education & healthy youth development, access to right-time/right-place healthcare, and neighborhood improvements. Last year it contributed >$2M to 189 nonprofits. Requests reviewed on a rolling basis (allow 90 days). Note: this is a system-wide Essentia Health program; the roster maps this funder as 'Bridges Medical Center,' an Essentia facility.

How to Apply

Complete the online 'Apply for Funding' application. Requests are reviewed on a rolling basis; allow at least 90 days for a response. Contact Essentia Health Community Contributions (218-786-3189).

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