Mayo Clinic: Community Contributions Program in Rochester under $5000 Grant

The Mayo Clinic Community Contributions Program in Rochester provides funding opportunities for non-profit organizations to support various initiatives, including human services, education, and arts enrichment. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations can apply for grants up to $5,000 once per fiscal year. The program aims to enhance community well-being while aligning with Mayo Clinic's mission of advancing patient care and promoting a healthy environment for all.

NOTE:
Non-profit organizations may apply for grant funding only once per fiscal year, which runs from December through November. Funding requests $5,000 are reviewed twice a month. Typically, applicants will receive notification regarding the status of their requests within four weeks of submission.
160 Years of Outreach
For more than 160 years, Mayo Clinic community outreach activities in Rochester, Minnesota, have made meaningful contributions to improve the quality of life in our communities, nation and world.
The Mayo Clinic Community Contributions Program partners with members of the community who share our vision of a healthy and vibrant world, offering support to a wide range of organizations.
Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization with the primary mission of patient care. As a private trust for the public good, Mayo Clinic is dedicated to giving back to its local communities. Mayo Clinic partners with others to ensure that:
Community investments align with its mission to advance patient care, research and education.Our community is a welcoming, vibrant and healthy environment for residents and visitors.Our community is an environment that attracts and sustains a diverse Mayo Clinic workforce to provide the best patient care.
Program Information
Mayo Clinic considers requests for funding support for new and ongoing programs that support the stated goals. These may include:

• Human services
• Education and workforce development
• Youth enrichment
• Diversity and inclusion
• Arts and cultural enrichment
• Capital campaigns and multi-year grants
• Community events

Eligibility

Mayo Clinic considers requests from registered 501(c) (3) organizations in Olmsted County, Minnesota.Mayo Clinic support generally limits funding to no more than 20 percent of an organization’s operating or capital budget.

Ineligibility

Mayo Clinic asks that organizations request funding no more than once per calendar year.Mayo Clinic’s Community Contributions Program does not support disease-related sponsorships and events such as bike rides, golf outings, walks and runs.