Lee Initiatives Health & Wellness Endowment Grant

Lee Initiatives Health & Wellness Endowment Grant

Funder: Lee Initiatives, Inc. (PA, US)

Overview: Founded in 2005, the Lee Initiatives Health and Wellness Endowment (LIHWE) was established as the "Legacy of Lee Hospital" to improve the health and well-being of residents in the area served by the former Lee Hospital in western Pennsylvania.

Assets: Over $19 million in endowment assets

Geographic Scope

Service area of the former Lee Hospital in western Pennsylvania, specifically:
• Cambria County
• Somerset County
• Bedford County
• Blair County

Mission & Focus

What They Fund:
• Programs that improve health and wellness of residents
• Projects that increase access to high-quality healthcare
• Initiatives that empower individuals and families to take control of their health
• Programs that provide goods and services improving health and quality of life
• Collaborative efforts among multiple organizations

Grant Parameters:

Award range: $1,000 to $50,000

One application per organization per cycle

Projects should improve health of residents and make the community a better place to live

Projects expected to create meaningful change by addressing issues that impede good health

Eligibility

• Existing organizations with proven track records
• Nonprofit organizations serving the designated geographic area
• New programs/initiatives addressing community health needs also considered

Grant Cycle Details

2026 Cycle (20th Anniversary):
• Application deadline: April 16, 2026
• Award announcement: May 2026
• Total funding available: Approximately $1 million
• Expected awards: ~65+ organizations

Historical Impact:

Over 200 organizations funded

More than $9 million in grants awarded over 19 years

Last year (2025): 65 organizations awarded $700,000

Review Process

• Lee Initiatives has established a grant review committee
• Lee Initiatives Board of Trustees makes final decisions on awards
• Reviews focus on projects with greatest possible impact on health and well-being
• Grant cycle starts at beginning of each year

Contact Information

Lee Initiatives, Inc. 321 Main St, Suite 4A Johnstown, PA 15901 Phone: 814.533.0751 Fax: 814.533.0910 Website: leeinitiatives.com