Best Grants for Public Health in Guam

The Costco Wholesale Charitable Contributions program prioritizes support for children, education, and health services within local communities. Nonprofit organizations seeking assistance must be 501(c)(3) certified and focus on monetary requests. Applications are reviewed within 4-6 weeks, factoring in community needs and collaboration. However, Costco limits grants to 10% of the program budget and typically restricts organizations to one request per fiscal year. They do not fund individuals or direct aid for various specific purposes.

The DanPaul Foundation aims to enhance early childhood development by training teachers and parents, protecting children from abuse, and promoting social responsibility. They provide grants to non-profits for programs that focus on education, health, and welfare of youth. Key initiatives include scholarships, environmental education, and support for underprivileged children. Grant amounts range from a few hundred dollars to $15,000 annually, with a focus on impactful, community-driven projects.

Early-stage nonprofit and impact-first social enterprises in Guam and globally can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation’s support, with awards up to US $300,000 for scalable solutions serving underserved communities. Public health and health access initiatives that are post-pilot, data-driven, and designed to reach at least 10,000 people may be competitive.

Nonprofits and NGOs using technology for crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, or climate resilience may be eligible for Global Impact Cash Grants, including organizations in Guam. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation support innovative, early-stage programs serving predominantly economically underserved communities, with awards up to US $100,000 and a year-round LOI-based application process.

The Hearst Foundation's Social Service Grant focuses on tackling chronic poverty by funding direct-service organizations that implement effective solutions for economic independence and family strengthening. With a mission to support diverse nonprofits in the U.S., the Foundation allocates approximately 15% of its total funding to social services, prioritizing scalable programs that serve significant populations. The minimum grant size is $100,000, and special consideration is given to organizations addressing affordable housing, domestic violence, and youth development.

Mellon Foundation

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation was established in 1969 to strengthen, promote, and defend the arts and humanities as essential to democratic societies. Throughout our history, Mellon has held true to our founding commitments, secure in our conviction that the arts and humanities are essential to the health of a multivocal and democratic society. From our earliest days, we have aspired to build partnerships with our grantees, offering expertise and counsel in addition to funding

In recent years, Mellon has expanded on these core principles by actively prioritizing social justice across all of our grantmaking. This strategic shift builds on our long history of advocating for and investing in expanded access to higher education, humanities, and the arts, and addressing historical inequities in these fields. Our vision for Mellon’s future includes a focus on justice for all in all that we do—rooted in the Foundation’s long-held historic belief in the impact and power of the arts and humanities. At Mellon, we make grants to actively support communities and ideas that unlock the power in the arts and humanities that helps connect us all.

Humanities in Place Grant Program

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation actively works with our grantee partners and we are deeply immersed in the fields in which we invest. Our grants are designed to activate the spirit of learning through the creation and sharing of bold new ideas and the inspiration felt in art, expression, spaces, and scholarship. 

From Alaska to Guam and the Borderlands to the Midwest, America is a constellation of unique heritages, traditions, and stories. In communities of all sizes, people are striving to expand the ways we can understand and authentically engage with the history that is all around us. Our Humanities in Place grants fund place keepers, artists, institutions, and storytellers who shine a spotlight on historically overlooked sites, and the communities and stories that surround them. In doing so, they help broaden our shared understanding and open new paths to discover what unites us, what makes us unique, and what we can learn from one another.

Nonprofit and equivalent charitable organizations working on health, education, or community programs in Guam can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation’s grants; awards support services and initiatives rather than individuals. Funding can help expand public health efforts such as healthcare access for underserved residents, preventative healthcare, food pantries, STEM education, and healthy lifestyle programs.

Accredited charities running humanitarian, social development, primary health care, or community health projects in Guam and worldwide can seek philanthropic support for high-quality, sustainable initiatives. Roche supports programs in humanitarian aid, primary health care, youth services, environment, and contemporary arts that allow use of its expertise, engage employees, and involve local partners and authorities.

The Semnani Family Foundation, established in 1993, is dedicated to supporting marginalized communities worldwide through health, education, and disaster relief initiatives. Founded by Khosrow and Ghazaleh Semnani, it began by funding an orphanage in Romania. The foundation also operates locally, providing free healthcare through the Maliheh Free Clinic in Utah. Its commitment to human welfare drives impactful partnerships in countries such as Afghanistan, India, and South Africa, focusing on the most vulnerable populations.

Public health and epidemiology-focused 501(c)(3) organizations in Guam can apply for funding to support charitable, scientific, medical, and educational programs. Focused on broad-impact health and community welfare, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust invites U.S.-based tax-exempt organizations to propose well-managed projects that significantly benefit their target populations and contribute to general welfare.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community health, basic needs, or related public health initiatives in Guam can seek sponsorship support to advance economic mobility and social progress. With a mission to strengthen low- and moderate-income communities, Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides funding for housing, hunger, workforce development, community development, arts, environment, and inclusion efforts.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Guam may be eligible for support that advances broad social and environmental goals. Focused on community and planetary well-being, the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation invites applicants whose public health efforts intersect with these priority areas.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations in Guam that support basic needs, at-risk youth, or safety from domestic violence can apply for The Tjx Foundation’s grants. Programs that improve community well-being, including public health–related services for vulnerable families and children, may be eligible after completing an initial eligibility questionnaire and letter of inquiry.

Nonprofit organizations in Guam can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community-based programs, including health facilities and clinics, from the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help Guam public health and community service organizations expand services where modest funding can make a significant impact.

The Spark Good: Strengthening Community Local Grants program by the Wal-Mart Foundation empowers local organizations through grants ranging from $250 to $5000. This initiative aims to enhance community welfare by supporting diverse projects, including animal shelters and educational programs. Eligible organizations must have a verified Spark Good account, ensuring funds are allocated effectively to meet local needs and foster community development. Together, we can create lasting impacts through small yet significant actions.

Public and private nonprofit organizations providing family planning and reproductive health services in Guam can apply for this federal funding to deliver comprehensive Title X services. With a mission to expand access to voluntary family planning, the Office of Population Affairs provides multi-year support, with awards ranging from US $200,000 - US $22,000,000.

The Nordstrom Community Grant focuses on supporting youth and families by providing over $1 million in grants annually. It aims to assist grassroots organizations that address essential community needs such as food, shelter, and clothing, as well as creating opportunities for economic mobility through mentorship and workforce development. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in areas where Nordstrom operates. Applications are encouraged for those meeting these criteria.

U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working on health care, social services, education, civic, cultural, or environmental programs, including those serving Guam, can seek project funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation. The foundation offers US $5,000 - US $25,000, with a single one-year grant per organization each cycle and an online LOI required.

AAFP state chapters and chapter foundations in Guam can apply for American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation funding; awards US $750 to showcase philanthropic programs in student/resident education, member outreach, or public health. Projects must highlight chapter-level work improving family and community health through education, research, humanitarian service, or disease and injury prevention.

AAFP state, territorial, and Uniformed Services chapters and chapter foundations, including those in Guam, can apply for American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation’s Family Medicine Chapter Alliance awards to support philanthropic public health, education, research, or humanitarian projects. Funding must direct at least 70% to program services and no more than 30% to staff and administration.

Libraries, health organizations, and other NNLM Region 5 member institutions in Guam can receive funding to support staff professional development in health literacy, public health, data science, and related topics. The National Library of Medicine’s Region 5 Professional Development Award offers up to US $2,000 for U.S.-based conferences, workshops, classes, or expert-led trainings that enhance health information services.

U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing economic stability, health, or disaster relief in communities with an O’Reilly Auto Parts presence, including Guam, can apply for the O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grant. Funding may support public health-related project, general operating, or capital needs that improve quality of life for underserved individuals and families.

Guam public health and community nonprofits serving youth and families can access funding through Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards to support education, housing, food security, and environmental stewardship programs. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S., with awards ranging from US $30,000 - US $350,000 for impactful local initiatives.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on health, medical assistance, poverty relief, or related human services can access funding through Robinson Foundation; support is for single-year projects, not capital needs. Eligible applicants must have operated for over three years and serve communities in the Southern U.S., so Guam-based partners may need appropriate regional alignment.

Eligible incorporated entities, tribal organizations, governments, cooperatives, and other legal entities in Guam and other rural areas can use these USDA Rural Development grants to build broadband infrastructure and community centers. Awards of US $100,000 - US $5,000,000 support projects that expand internet access for education, healthcare, public safety, and economic development in underserved communities.

Nonprofit organizations with strong, replicable community partnerships, including those improving public health in Guam, can apply for the national Community Partnership Award competition. With a mission to recognize exemplary collaborative leadership, Mutual of America Foundation honors U.S. nonprofits whose cross-sector partnerships measurably improve lives and address significant social issues.

Non-sectarian nonprofits supporting disadvantaged people toward self-reliance, including those doing public health and humanitarian work, can seek funding for focused interventions and disaster relief; awards range from US $5,000 - US $250,000. Gupta Family Foundation supports smaller organizations worldwide, which may include Guam-focused public health efforts that meet its mission and revenue criteria.