ORLF: Robert McCune Endowment Grants

ORLF: Robert McCune Endowment Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc.
Last Updated: March 12, 2026

Summary

The Robert McCune Endowment Grants support cancer patients in Ottumwa and Wapello County by providing financial assistance for medical treatment, facility improvements, and educational opportunities for healthcare professionals. This endowment, honoring Robert McCune's compassionate legacy, encourages applications from underinsured or uninsured patients, ensuring they receive necessary care while promoting cancer awareness and support programs.

Overview

NOTE: To inquire about funding opportunities for the McCune Endowment, please  contact the foundation here. Applications are accepted at any time. Robert McCune Endowment The Robert F. McCune Endowment was created to carry on the same tradition of compassion embodied by its namesake Robert McCune. The Robert F. McCune Endowment is a restricted endowment consisting of a single unified fund of resources where the investment income is dispersed to assist the cancer patients, facilities and programs of the City of Ottumwa and Wapello County.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Subsidized care for underinsured or uninsured patients requiring medical treatment. Patients applying for subsidy must meet requirements as outlined in the Financial Assistance Application available at the McCreery Cancer CenterBuilding and ground improvements, expansion of facilities and upgraded technology to centers providing local cancer treatment.Provide opportunities for continuing education for medical professionals who specialize in the treatment of cancer.Provide assistance to survivor and family support programs.Support opportunities for cancer awareness education.