Friends of UW Health Grant Program

Mission: Supporting patient and family-centered care at UW Health through funding to UW Health programs and services.

Geographic Scope

• Wisconsin (UW Health systems)

Funding Purpose

• Startup money for new projects or programs
• Projects not financed through operating budgets
• Programs previously supported by Friends may be reviewed upon request for continued funding

What Friends of UW Health DOES Fund

• New project and program startups
• Non-operating budget initiatives
• Ongoing program support (upon review and request)

What Friends of UW Health DOES NOT Fund

• Staff salaries and benefits
• Consultant fees
• Standard departmental equipment (capital)
• Research projects
• Video productions
• Furniture, aquariums, carpeting, murals, room décor, and other aesthetic goods

Fund Timeline and Spending

• Funds are provided during the fiscal year of the grant award
• All funds must be spent by June 30 of the award year
• Progress reports are encouraged from grant recipients
• If applicant received previous funding from Friends, a progress report on the initial grant is required with the new application

Eligible Organizations

• UW Health programs and services
• UW Health system entities including American Family Children's Hospital

Contact and Additional Information

• Website: friendsofuwhealth.org

Application Process

• Application Period: Open year-round
• Deadline: December 1 (annually)
• Board Review: February board meeting
• Fund Allocation: February
• Spending Deadline: June 30

Required Materials

• Current grant application form (submission details available at friendsofuwhealth.org)
• If previously funded by Friends of UW Health: Progress report on initial grant must be included

Additional Notes

• Friends does not administer or physically maintain projects or programs
• Progress reports are encouraged from all grant recipients