Memorial Health Fund

Funder: Memorial Health Fund (Supporting Organization of York County Community Foundation)

Geographic Scope: York County and surrounding communities, PA

Mission: Transforms the way the community addresses compelling health issues to improve the complete physical, mental, and social well-being of residents.

Background: Established with proceeds from the sale of Memorial Health Systems; became a supporting organization of YCCF in 2015. Continues the legacy of community health work previously supported by Memorial Hospital.

Funding Approach

• Grants range from small to very large amounts
• Flexible funding structure (can fund one high-impact program, many small programs, or combination)
• Capacity to grant up to $900,000 annually
• Perpetual funding available year after year
• Strong emphasis on nonprofit collaboration (required)

Recent Grants

• Family First Health (Pathways to Healthy Pregnancy): $525,000
• "A Seat at the Table" (food security collaboration): $250,000
• Total committed to grants in 2016: $869,000

Funding Priorities

• Programs addressing critical health needs
• Community health outreach and prevention
• Evidence-based, innovative programs
• Collaborative approaches involving multiple nonprofits
• Programs addressing identified community health disparities

Contact Information

York County Community Foundation

• Address: 14 West Market Street, York, PA 17401
• York Office: (717) 848-3733
• Hanover Office: (717) 630-1843
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.yccf.org/Memorialhealthfund

How to Apply

1. Attendance at Information Session Required
   • Must attend one of two scheduled grant information sessions before applying
   • Sessions provide essential information for competitive applications
   • Register at www.yccf.org/Memorialhealthfund
   • Contact Layla Boyce for registration details
2. Submit Grant Application
   • Use foundation's online grant system
   • Complete application through Grant Reader portal
   • Include all required supporting materials
3. Application Requirements
   • Nonprofit organization status (501(c)(3) preferred)
   • Health-related mission/project focus
   • Demonstrated collaboration with other nonprofits (required)
   • Evidence of community health need
   • Project innovation and evidence-based approach
   • Budget and financial documentation
   • Organizational capacity and track record

Important Notes

• Collaboration with other nonprofits is highly encouraged and may be required
• Applicants should think big and be innovative
• Flexible funding allows for various grant sizes and approaches
• Board reviews applications for fit with mission and community impact

Contact Information

Layla Boyce (Grant Coordinator)

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (717) 848-3733