Sun Life’s Health Access Heroes Grant Program

Sun Life’s Health Access Heroes Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Sun Life Financial
Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000
Last Updated: February 03, 2026

Summary

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.

Overview

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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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 diabetes management and care obesity prevention nutritional programs—education, management, and awareness. recovery support for diabetes-related complications oral health care oral disease prevention & management

Ineligibility

Sun Life Financial will not consider funding applications for organizations without 501(c)3 exempt status.