Essentia Health Community Grant

Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin

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

Funding Priorities

Essentia Health prioritizes contributions to non-profit organizations working to address social determinants of health in four key priority areas:

• Economic Stability (Housing, Workforce, Childcare, Healthy Food)
• Access to Education and Healthy Youth Development (Reduction of adverse childhood experiences (ACES) and asset building for youth)
• Access to Right Time, Right Place Healthcare (Increase access to comprehensive, high-quality healthcare services)
• Neighborhood Improvements that Promote Health and Safety (neighborhood and environmental changes)

Example Projects Funded

• Brewery Creek – 52-unit affordable housing apartment complex
• SOAR Career Solutions' Subsidized Employment Services
• Child-care efforts in Fosston with Prairie Pines Childcare Center
• Fresh, healthy foods access at farmers markets in Moorhead, Detroit Lakes, Duluth & Grand Rapids
• CornerStone Community and Youth Center in Frazee
• Technology Hub for students in Deer River
• Youth mentorship programming with Mentor North
• After School educational support and summer camps for New American Youth in Fargo
• Free youth dental services with Just Kids Dental
• Chum's Health and Wellness Center
• City of Ashland East End Park Rehabilitation Project

Eligibility

• Non-profit organizations
• Projects and programs that improve health in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin

Application Process Notes

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

How to Apply

1. Fill out an application form
2. Submit your request
3. Allow at least 90 days for a response

Contact for Questions:

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