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Reliant Medical Group Foundation Community Grants Program

RELIANT FOUNDATION INC

Funding Amount

Varies by round (historical range: $2,500 - $10,000+ per grant)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Reliant Medical Group Foundation Community Grants Program

Funder: Reliant Medical Group Foundation (formerly Fallon Clinic Foundation)

Geographic Scope: Central Massachusetts and MetroWest Massachusetts (70 towns served)

Mission: Dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals of all ages in Central Massachusetts through education, innovation, support of quality improvement, and access to services.

Funding Focus Areas

  • Primary Focus: Battle the obesity epidemic (priority consideration)
  • Secondary Focuses:
  • - Create access to healthcare for underserved populations - Support "Innovations in Healthy Living" (e.g., early literacy) - Education and intervention programs - Mental and behavioral health services for children and youth - Substance use recovery

Eligibility

  • Applicants: Non-profit organizations within Reliant Medical Group's service area
  • All patients in Reliant pediatric practices eligible for program participation (not limited to insured populations)

What They Fund

  • Childhood obesity prevention and intervention programs
  • Mental health and wellness initiatives for youth
  • Health and nutrition education
  • Physical fitness and exercise programs
  • Healthcare access for low-income and underserved populations
  • Early literacy programs (Reach Out and Read)
  • Programs supporting Reliant Medical Group patients (comfort, education, access to care)
  • Transportation programs for low-income elderly patients
  • Oncology support programs for cancer patients

What They Don't Fund

No explicit exclusions stated in provided materials.

Contact Information

Reliant Foundation
311 Main Street, Suite 202
Worcester, MA 01608
Phone: 508-231-4663
Fax: 508-304-6013
Email: foundation@reliantfoundation.org
EIN: #22-2912515
Website: reliantfoundation.org

Background

  • Established in 1988 as a public charity
  • Operates as the charitable arm of Reliant Medical Group
  • Funded by generous patients, Reliant employees, and corporate funders
  • In 2013, pledged to increase grants by 25% to $250,000 annually
  • Offers grants twice per year

How to Apply

How to Apply

Application Process:

1. Review guidelines and application information at www.reliantfoundation.org
2. Submit application by posted deadline
3. Applications evaluated based on:
- Alignment with foundation's health improvement mission
- Focus on childhood obesity (receives priority consideration)
- Demonstrated commitment to helping people served
- Program impact and sustainability

Submission Details:

  • Format and required materials details available on website

  • No specific narrative questions provided in available materials

  • Application deadlines historically set twice yearly (e.g., February, September)
  • Note: Specific application requirements, forms, and detailed submission instructions should be obtained directly from the foundation website or by contacting the foundation office.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsobesity-preventionmental-healthcommunity-healthhealthcare

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