Froedtert Hospital Community Investment Fund Grant

The Froedtert Hospital Community Investment Fund aims to enhance community health in Milwaukee County through collaborative, evidence-based projects. Grants start at $10,000, with funding not exceeding 40% of the total budget, ensuring financial stability. Priority is given to programs addressing health needs and supporting underserved populations. Eligible applicants include IRS tax-exempt organizations that contribute to improving health through education, employment, safety, and wellness initiatives, while fostering collaboration among community organizations.

It is the goal of the grant program is to help support organizations that are advancing community health through collaborative and evidence-based practices targeting the priority health needs in Milwaukee County. The minimum grant request is $10,000. Grant funding cannot exceed 40% of the program’s total budget. Applicants must demonstrate that at least 60% of the project budget is supported through other sources to ensure financial stability and outside support.
Purpose
The Community Investment Fund’s highest funding priority is given to programs or projects that address the hospital’s priority health needs, social drivers of health and/or target underserved populations. Funding is available for non-profit organizations in good standing that represent a range of demographics within Milwaukee County.
Qualifications
IRS tax-exempt organization(s) classified as a 501(c) that provides services in the Froedtert Hospital service area (Milwaukee County)Projects that:Contribute to improving the overall health status of the community, including social determinants of health:Education(e.g., Literacy programs, higher education programs, health education programs)Employment(e.g., Soft skills training, apprenticeship programs, internship programs)Health(e.g., Access to quality care, healthy food, screening, behavior health)Safety(e.g., Transportation, housing, green space access, violence education and prevention)Establish new programs or support existing initiatives that improve health and wellnessSupport marginalized communities in Milwaukee County, Specifically marginalized communitiesFoster collaboration between organizationsIncorporates population health and align with Froedtert Hospital Community Health Improvement Plan priorities
Please keep in mind that the Froedtert Hospital Community Investment Fund does not provide funding for the following:

• Requests that benefit an individualPolitical campaigns and/or elected officialsFundraising initiatives