Thriving Community Impact Fund: Event Sponsorship, Local Membership, and Community Engagement Requests Grant

The Thriving Community Impact Fund supports local events and initiatives that promote health and well-being in the community. Applications should be submitted at least 12 weeks prior to the event date. The fund prioritizes non-profit organizations, schools, and government agencies that align with the Health System’s Community Health Improvement Plan. Event sponsorships, local memberships, and partnerships are encouraged to enhance community engagement and address social needs, ultimately fostering a healthier community.

Note: To ensure we have ample time for thorough planning and coordination, please submit your applications at least 12 weeks before your event date.
Gundersen Health defines the Thriving Community Impact Fund as grants, in-kind gifts and sponsorships, and the fund supports programs and initiatives that align with our vision.
New to the Thriving Community Impact Fund
The Thriving Community Impact Fund is more than financial support—it is a catalyst for lasting change, rooted in collaboration and shared purpose.
Community Health Impact Programs & Activities
We welcome grant applications for programs and activities that enhance the health and well-being of our community members, closely aligned with the Health System’s Community Health Improvement Plan and Community Health Score.
Focus Areas:

• Physical, mental and social well-beingPoverty and economic stabilityImprovement of neighborhood and built environments
• Our Commitment Through the Thriving Community Impact Fund

Empower health: provide financial support to community-based programs that deliver tangible improvements in health outcomes.Build partnerships: strengthen and expand collaborations with local organizations to address social needs and reduce health inequities.Measure impact: advance the Community Health Score by investing in initiatives that produce measurable, positive changes in community health.Champion responsibility: cultivate a culture of corporate citizenship and social responsibility within Emplify Health and among our partners.
Event Sponsorship, Local Membership, and Community Engagement Requests
This is a new application that supports events that align with our vision, including health fairs, educational workshops, awareness campaigns, fundraising events and other local causes that promote community well-being.
We recognize the value of events and sponsorships for many purposes; however, whenever there is an opportunity to support programming that directly benefits individuals, that is our preferred focus for funding.
In addition to event sponsorships, we also consider requests for local membership opportunities that support economic development within our communities. These memberships help foster partnerships, collaboration, and growth that contribute to the overall health and vitality of the local economy, which in turn supports community well-being.

Eligibility

To be eligible for funding, organizations must be verified as a: non-profitschool government agency

Ineligibility

Gundersen Health System will not provide funding for the following:Political activities
For-profit entities
Trips/travel/teamsApplications received less than 12 weeks in advance will unfortunately be declined.