Memorial Health Fund
Funding Amount
Up to $900,000 annually available (variable award amounts)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Memorial Health Fund
Funder: Memorial Health Fund (Supporting Organization of York County Community Foundation)
Status: Active since 2015
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.
- 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)
Funding Approach
- 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
Recent Grants
- 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
Funding Priorities
- 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
Contact Information
York County Community FoundationHow to Apply
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
- 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
Important Notes
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (717) 848-3733
Contact Information
Layla Boyce (Grant Coordinator)Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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