Sun Life’s Health Access Heroes Grant Program
Sun Life Financial
Funding Amount
US $25,000 - US $100,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Sun Life has launched a U.S. grant program that provides programmatic support to registered charities in the U.S. focused on our two strategic focus areas – diabetes and oral health.
- diabetes management and care
- obesity prevention
- nutritional programs—education, management, and awareness.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Funding applications for organizations without 501(c)3 exempt status
Overview
Sun Life’s Health Access Grant Program aims to enhance access to health services, specifically targeting diabetes and oral health in local communities. With funding options ranging from $25,000 to $100,000, this program supports 501(c)(3) charities focused on diabetes prevention, management, and oral health care. By fostering access to essential health services, Sun Life is committed to building healthier communities and addressing health disparities faced by underprivileged populations.
Sun Life’s Health Access Grant Program
Sun Life’s Health Access grant program (formerly the Team Up Against Diabetes grant program) awards organizations for improving access to health programs focused on diabetes & oral health care efforts in their local communities.
Sun Life is committed to improving access to health services for our communities. We support this work through our two philanthropic focus areas – diabetes and oral health. Oral health is an important part of overall health, and many at-risk communities lack access to preventive services and regular dental care. Diabetes, which often disproportionately impacts underprivileged communities, can lead to severe medical conditions, including cardiovascular and kidney disease. Diabetes and unattended oral health are also often connected. Supporting programs that help your communities access the health services they need, regardless of zip code, fosters healthier, more sustainable communities.
Our Health Access grant program (formerly Team Up Against Diabetes grant program) gives us the opportunity to directly engage with non-profit organizations and support health programs within their communities.
Funding
Organizations will have the opportunity to select from three grant options: $25,000, $50,000 or $100,000.
Eligibility
Sun Life has launched a U.S. grant program that provides programmatic support to registered charities in the U.S. focused on our two strategic focus areas – diabetes and oral health.We provide programmatic support to 501(c)(3) charities that focus on the following areas:diabetes prevention, awareness and education
obesity prevention
nutritional programs—education, management, and awareness.
Ineligibility
Sun Life Financial will not consider funding applications for organizations without 501(c)3 exempt status.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Healthcare
- Dental health
- Health disparities
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