Search Through Faith-based Grants in the U.S.

The Vision and Mission of the Adkins Family Foundation is to provide badly needed resources to change the circumstances and thus the lives of people of color and those in need, trapped in inner cities and under-served communities. Coming from a faith-based perspective, the goal is to promote and build self-esteem and facilitate the realization of individual dreams that will help transform the lives’ of at-risk children.  Thus,  reducing the inequities they face on a daily basis living in marginalized areas. 

The Adkins Family Foundation accepts proposals for projects supporting children programs, the arts and general operating support.

Book Buddies Program

Children from low-income families often grow up in “word deserts” – having few books in their classrooms and even fewer at home. Without access to words, it becomes very difficult for children and families to navigate the education and health care systems.

Through The Molina Foundation’s signature program, Book Buddies, we distribute new books to community agencies serving children and families in need. We have partnered with organizations to distribute more than 4 million books to help create word-rich and healthy homes.

We know many programs are in desperate need of resources – such as books and other educational and health resources. We work every day to find donations of books and resources to share with your program – and we share these opportunities as fast as we can.

What kinds of books do you have?

The books The Molina Foundation gives away are all brand new, and donated from publishers and other partners. Most of the books we receive are fiction, pleasure-reading titles. The books often feature popular characters, including many from television shows or movies. We also receive workbooks, activity books, coloring books, and other treasures to help children practice important skills at home. Most of the books we receive are for children of all ages (0-18); occasionally we have books for adults. Most of the books are in English, although we sometimes have books available in Spanish and other languages.

How much are the books?

The books are always free. Books may be shipped for a minimal shipping and handling charge.

How many books can a program request? Can we use the books to restock library shelves? Can we request specific titles?

Our goal is to help families start or grow their home libraries. We encourage programs to apply for 1-3 books for each child they serve. In some cases, a few of the books may be used to help enhance learning environments by restocking library shelves. Our team does their best to try to match the inventory we have with the needs of the program. At this time, we are not able to accommodate requests for specific titles.

The George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation was born from the shared vision of its founders, George and Sarah Buchanan, who believed in giving back to the community as a testament to their life’s blessings. Focusing on special needs, military, at-risk youth, education, and faith-based initiatives, the foundation aims to create a ripple effect of positive change across communities. The George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation is dedicated to fulfilling our mission of providing help and support to those in need across all five of our focus areas. By providing grants and partnering with 501 c3 charitable organizations, we hope to improve the lives of all recipients.

Our Grants

The Foundation makes Grants to a wide variety of charitable organizations. Programs vary in grant size and funding priorities. Supporting nonprofit and 501c charitable organizations, we award grants to enhance impactful programs and initiatives, foster innovation, and bolster the capabilities of existing systems and organizations. Nonprofits are invited to apply for grants for these programs. The foundation concentrates its giving on several key areas:

• Military

Partnering with charities that provide essential support to military personnel, veterans, and their families during and after service. Charities supporting the Military community focus on aiding active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. These organizations offer a range of support services to address the unique challenges faced by military personnel, including transition programs for those re-entering civilian life, mental health support, and assistance for wounded soldiers. They also provide housing assistance for veterans and gold-star families. Additionally, they provide financial aid, scholarships for education, and family support initiatives to ensure the well-being of military families, honoring their sacrifice and service to the country.

• Special Needs

Charitable organizations within the Special Needs sector are dedicated to serving individuals with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. These nonprofits work tirelessly to provide a spectrum of services that enhance the quality of life, promote independence, and ensure equal opportunities in all aspects of life. From early intervention programs, therapeutic services, and inclusive education to vocational training and supportive housing, these charities aim to meet the comprehensive needs of those with special needs, advocating for their rights and well-being in society.

• At-Risk Youth

Organizations working with At-Risk Youth are committed to guiding young people who face various challenges, such as poverty, homelessness, family instability, and involvement in the juvenile justice system. These charities offer programs that include mentorship, education and literacy support, after-school and enrichment activities, and career readiness training. Their goal is to provide at-risk youth with the tools and resources they need to overcome obstacles, realize their potential, and build a positive future.

• Education

Charitable organizations in the Education sector strive to ensure equitable access to quality education for children and adults alike. These nonprofits work in diverse settings, from urban to rural communities, providing programs such as early childhood education, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) initiatives, scholarship funds, and teacher training. They aim to close the education gap, foster lifelong learning, and prepare individuals for success in an increasingly complex world through vocational training opportunities.

• Faith-Based Organizations

Faith-based charitable organizations operate on the foundation of Christian values and beliefs, serving communities through a wide array of social, educational, and humanitarian efforts. These charities provide services such as food banks, homeless shelters, disaster relief, and international development projects. Beyond physical aid, they also offer spiritual support and community building activities, aiming to uplift individuals and families.

Mission

Addressing social challenges & improving quality of life for present and future generations by funding innovative solutions through charitable grants.

The Harry A Merlo Foundation

The Harry A Merlo Foundation partners with nonprofit organizations in many different sectors to bring lasting and positive change to the world. We invite you to explore this site to learn more about who we help, grant opportunities and the application process. 

The Harry A. Merlo Foundation is a family foundation with a wide breadth of charitable interests, focusing on programs and investments that address social challenges with innovative solutions. We support funding in five main areas.

• Animal Welfare
• Arts
• Conservation
• Education
• Scientific and Medical Research/Care

The Harry A. Merlo Foundation funds grants to nonprofit organizations in two primary arenas as outlined below:

Program Innovation and Growth

The Merlo Foundation recognizes that innovation is required to best deliver on the mission of a nonprofit organization and keep it responsive to real time challenges. The Merlo Foundation will consider grants that help fund both innovative strategic initiatives and the expansion of existing programs. Grants may be used to cover start-up costs and/or related staff member additions. Evidence of the capacity to assume financial responsibility of a new fixed cost (permanent staff position, program operational costs, etc.) will need to be addressed in the grant application.

Scholarships

Scholarship grants are primarily directed to organizations that educate youth, inclusive of faith-based educational institutions, athletic camps, and music and performing arts. The scholarships must be directed to students that would not be able to access the program offered without financial assistance. Established scholarship programs with written application process/eligibility required. 

Funding

• Average amounts for one-time grants range from $5,000-$50,000
• Grants larger than $50,000 are usually structured as multiple year pledges.

Mission

The mission of the Henry E. Niles Foundation is to help in the nurturing and uplifting of people in need. The Foundation strives to support humanitarian efforts, including faith-based endeavors, that:

• strengthen education including special education, literacy and others; 
• fight economic hardships through self-help opportunities;
• enhance public health and sanitation on a global basis.

Primary Program Interests

The Board is currently highlighting the following areas:  

Education – Included in this interest area are primary, secondary and higher education for those motivated individuals who are unable to obtain the benefits of quality education without assistance.

Economic Self-Sufficiency – This program area includes but is not limited to: job training, the encouragement and support of entrepreneurialism, mentoring, and micro-credit initiatives.

Health & Independence – Special interests here include medical and public health assistance for the elderly, the poor, the disadvantaged and the disabled.

Guiding Principles & Considerations

• Favors programs addressing long-term solutions to the causes of problems, as distinguished from programs that simply treat the symptoms.
• Added emphasis on programs and organizations that address the intersection of its various program interests.
• Encourages pilot initiatives that test new program models.
• Particular interest in organizations that promote collaborative efforts among groups and organizations.
• Qualities sought by the Foundation in its grantee organizations are: effective and dynamic personnel; passionate leadership; a bias against bureaucracy; prudent management & governance practices; and commitment to results and overall assessment of program impact.

Grants range from $2,500 up to $50,000. In unique circumstances, the Foundation does consider a more significant grant for a program having a major impact in one or more of its areas of interest.

Parkinson Family Foundation Grant

The Parkinson Family Foundation chooses to pursue its mission by concentrating on three main areas of focus: Food & Water, Faith & Evangelism, and Health & Humanitarian Efforts. The Foundation also recognizes the power and potential in education & community outreach and may be able to engage in grantmaking in these areas, though such efforts will be very targeted. 

Admittedly, there is a good deal of overlap in all these areas and a tremendous amount of philanthropic and charitable activity is covered. Therefore, the Foundation must be extremely selective in choosing with which organizations it will partner. Those groups with whom the Foundation has been able to develop a relationship will often receive greater consideration.

Declinations are not a slight, but a sign of the tremendous need worldwide and a result of determined priority for the Foundation, its members and its particular efforts in light of very limited resources. What drives our mission is the Greatest Commandment, but it does not limit our consideration of organizations that are not faith-based.

Funding

Grants may range from $1,000 up to around $5,000. In unique circumstances, the Foundation does consider a more significant grant for a program having a major impact in one or more of our areas of interest, however these would be grantees with whom we have already partnered. First-time requests exceeding $10,000 will be automatically declined, as this will show us that those applicants did not bother to review the specifics of our foundation. We defer to the expertise of the applicants to educate us on the funding needed to run a successful program and how they expect to raise those required funds.

Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, with a focus on outcomes and impact. The request amount must reflect the effectiveness of the proposed program and consider the specific needs and challenges of the communities involved, as well as the foundation's goals, guidelines and limited resources. The Foundation does not, generally, fund 100% of a program or organization. The foundation generally will not approve a grant for more than a three-year commitment. The vast majority of our funding is for one-year commitments.

Social Change, Faith-Based and Special Grants

The purpose of the social service and faith-based initiatives area is to support small institutions with strong leadership in fulfilling their mission.

• Social Change: Supporting small institutions that provide services paired with programs to gain and maintain economic security.
  • Hunger Coalition of the Wood River Valley
• Faith-Based: Supporting Christian education and mentoring programs.
  • Light of the Lord Global Missions
  • Sports Challenge
• Special Grant-Making: Most of our active engagement will fall within one of our primary areas. We recognize, however, that there may be a small number of extraordinary, legacy, or crisis-based projects which are consistent with our mission and values.
  • USOC Paralympic Champions Fund
  • National Sailing Hall of Fame
  • Hereshoff Marine Museum & America’s Cup Hall of Fame

Our Work

Vitamin Angels improves nutrition and health outcomes for pregnant women, infants, and young children worldwide.

We Bring Essential Healthcare to Underserved Communities

As a public health nonprofit we are committed to reaching the most underserved, nutritionally vulnerable populations—pregnant women, infants, and children—with the right solutions. Overcoming barriers to nutritional access takes teamwork.

US-Based Programs

Vitamin Angels (VA) supports the delivery of evidence-based nutrition interventions by providing commodities and technical assistance. For programs based in the United States, prenatal multivitamins, also known as multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS), can be provided as in-kind donations to qualified organizations. Prenatal multivitamins are a daily nutritional supplement of vitamins and minerals, and serve as an excellent way to meet the increased need for nutrients experienced during pregnancy. Prenatal multivitamins granted by Vitamin Angels are to be distributed in a targeted manner to women of reproductive age who experience barriers to accessing prenatal multivitamins.

Our grant opportunities are best suited to organizations that can add our nutrition interventions to their existing programming with limited cost implications.

Wendell N Jarrard Foundation Grant

The Wendell N Jarrard Foundation was established on June 10, 1988. The purpose of the Foundation, based upon the spirit of generosity embodied in the lives of Wendell and Emily Jarrard, is to provide financial resources to deserving organizations in the following core segments:

• Education
• Churches and Faith-Based Organizations
• Community Outreach
• Medical

The Wendell N Jarrard Foundation provided its first grants in 1990 in the amount of $50,000 to Stetson University to fund an education department resource room and take part in their Challenge Gift Program. Since that time, annual giving has increased to approximately $75,000 to $100,000 per year. The breadth and depth of the organizations and communities affected by the Foundation is astounding. All told, the Foundation has exceeded $1,200,000 in grants in just over 20 years. The progressive and visionary manner in which the Foundation was organized and instituted will allow for gifts of the same amount or greater for years to come.

The mission of the Yass Prize and STOP Awards Initiative is to identify and support more best in class education providers who can tackle the big education challenges of the day and deliver an education for students that is Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding and Permissionless. It’s more than an awards program or a philanthropic endeavor. It’s a movement intended to transform education for everyone.

The Yass Prize & STOP Award Initiative

It began In August of 2021, when the STOP Award – standing for Sustainable, Transformational Outstanding and Permissionless education was established to honor and advance the work of education providers who delivered a best-in-class experience during the Covid pandemic, initially by offering a $1 million prize. But the launch of the award uncovered hundreds of inspirational and innovative education entrepreneurs, and twenty were chosen to go through a robust evaluation, business accelerator and pitch process. In their generosity, Janine and Jeff Yass decided that all were deserving of a $100,000 semi-finalist STOP Award, and the Discovery Center of Springfield, put its $1 million grand prize to work expanding its new full-time education program to more students. After seeing the progress, we knew we couldn’t just “stop” there.

Today it’s known as the Yass Prize for Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding and Permissionless education, and it is a rapidly growing effort to find, reward, celebrate and expand best-in-class education organizations from every sector, in every state, and to create unprecedented partnerships that accelerate impact with the speed and urgency our students deserve.

Community Champions for Disability Health Challenge

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Administration for Community Living (ACL) are working to reduce health disparities experienced by people with disabilities. In September 2023, NIH officially designated people with disabilities as a health disparities population, which both drew attention to the topic and opened funding opportunities for academic research. NIH is addressing health disparities caused by ableism (the belief that people with disabilities are inferior or inadequate leading to discrimination and social prejudice) in healthcare and clinical research through a variety of traditional academic research projects. This prize competition seeks to complement these efforts by engaging with and directly supporting initiatives to improve health equity for disabled people conducted by community groups.

Description

This Challenge calls upon community groups with experience serving those with disabilities to lead the way in proposing solutions that can transform health outcomes. Community organizations are essential to developing and disseminating interventions that are both effective and sustainable in reducing health disparities for disabled people. This competition is about taking actionable steps to ensure health equity for all. The National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, at the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is leveraging this prize competition to support community-led solutions. 

Phase 1

Community groups submit innovative proposals to reduce health disparities experienced by disabled people by improving, expanding, diversifying, or amplifying their current programs and offerings. Participating organizations must describe how people with disabilities will be a part of their proposed solutions.

Funding (Phase 1)

Up to 8 organizations will be awarded $25,000 each and advance to Phase 2.

Phase 2

Organizations will have 52 weeks to implement their plan. Additional information about this phase will be provided in January 2025. During this time, subject matter experts from NIH and ACL's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) will also provide technical assistance in the form of educational webinars and matchmaking events.

Funding (Phase 2)

There will be an opportunity to submit an interim progress report at the halfway point and compete for an additional $7,500 prize each. At the conclusion of Phase 2, organizations should demonstrate how they have enhanced the services and output of their organization. Up to three grand prize winners will be awarded $75,000 each.

Our Purpose

The GreenPoint Foundation was established in 2022 with a mission to enhance the quality of life where our team members and customers live and work by assisting organizations operating within and surrounding those specific communities. Our efforts focus primarily on becoming effective, long-standing partners in the advancement of agriculture, food security, community enhancement and education.

Greenpoint Foundation Grant

Grants may be awarded to an organization’s general operating budget or for specific programs/projects and can be submitted at any time during the year. Organizations may submit more than one application per calendar year. Please allow up to 120 days from the date of submission for a response from the GreenPoint Foundation.

Organizations awarded grants by the GreenPoint Foundation are expected to provide an Impact Report within six months of the completion of project-specific grants and within 12 months of the awarding of grants applied to general operating expenses. Failure to provide impact reports may affect an organization’s subsequent GreenPoint Foundation grant applications.

The GreenPoint Foundation is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and will not support organizations that discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or age

NAILBA Charitable Foundation Grant

The NAILBA Charitable Foundation is more dedicated than ever to providing grant funding to small, well-run charities that may not otherwise have access to additional funding. Since 2002, NAILBA Charitable Foundation grants have helped worthwhile philanthropic organizations plant seeds of change in their communities. We welcome grant applications from NAILBA members, partners, and corporate sponsors, and appreciate your efforts to improve conditions for those less fortunate.

Robert and Mary Jane Smith Foundation Grant

Founded in 2017, The Robert and Mary Jane Smith Foundation is dedicated to supporting nonprofit institutions based in the United States. Our foundation prioritizes support for the development and education of young people, medical institutions and research, cultural and faith-based organizations, and humanitarian efforts.

Youth Service America

We’re on a mission to make working together for the common good the common expectation and common experience of every young person.

50by250 Lead Organizers Grants

Youth Service America is focused on increasing youth participation rates in volunteering and service, voting and civic engagement, and joining and leadership to 50% by America 250 on July 4, 2026. Even though youth participation rates are at or near record-high levels, 3 out of every 4 young people are left out, and participation rates are even fewer for young people of color, youth from underserved low-income families & communities, and other youth not usually asked to serve.

Twenty 50by250 Lead Organizers will be awarded $5,000 grants and work  to recruit at least 50 partners in their school district, city, or state and support their participation in the 50by250 initiative.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) supports local Stand Down events that assist veterans experiencing homelessness by providing a wide range of employment, social, and health services.

Stand Down is a military term referring to an opportunity to achieve a brief respite from combat. Troops assemble in a base camp to receive new clothing, hot food, support services, and a relative degree of safety before returning to combat action. A DOL VETS-funded Stand Down event serves a similar purpose; however, it is intended for veterans experiencing or at-risk of homelessness. The critical services provided at these events are often the catalyst that enables those individuals to reenter the workforce.

VETS awards these noncompetitive grants on a first-come, first-served basis to support one-day or multi-day events at up to $7,000 or $10,000, respectively. They are collaborative events coordinated between VA, DOL, other federal, state, and local government agencies and community-based organizations providing services and supplies to veterans experiencing and at risk of homelessness. In the event of a federal disaster declaration, VETS will accept applications up to $50,000 to conduct Stand Down events in the impacted areas.

State, Territory, and Possession, county, city, local, special district, and Native American tribal governments and agencies, non-profit and for-profit entities, state and local workforce boards, institutions of higher education, public and tribal housing authorities and faith-based organizations are eligible to apply.

James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Foundation

Enriching Lives. Making an Impact.

The James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Foundation is dedicated to enriching the lives of our fellow citizens. We are committed to building a better society and believe in the potential for positive change.

We seek to:

• Make a significant impact
• Promote personal involvement  and seek active leadership
• Stress accountability
• Enrich our respective communities

We support people and agencies that use resources wisely, invest time and money in developing good business practices, monitor their success and stay focused on their vision. These partners must support family unity and share our values and beliefs.

Grant Request Guidelines

We concentrate our resources in the following areas:

• Enhancing education and health care
• Supporting faith-based organizations
• Providing opportunities for the poor and under-served
• Developing the arts
• Promoting environmental responsibility

National Days of Service Lead Agency Grants

Youth Service America’s 2023-2024 Lead Agency Partner Grants are a key part of a strategy to double youth participation rates in the United States to at least 50% in celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial (America250) in July 2026.

YSA will award 2-year grants to organizations leading a coalition of project planning partners to increase youth participation on MLK Day of Service and Global Youth Service Day/Youth Service Month. The initial grant period is ~November 15, 2023 – September 30, 2024. Year 2 continuation awards will be made based on performance and the availability of funds.

Funding

$2,500 or $5,000.

Versacare Foundation

We are an independent foundation which has been serving Seventh-day Adventist ministries and a select few other humanitarian efforts with financial grants since 1990. We are a self-funded lay organization, and our board is comprised of both lay Adventists and present and former Adventist church employees, all committed to furthering the Kingdom of God and to restoring the “image of God” in those in need. 

Versafund Grant Program: Impact Grant

The Versafund Grant Program offers three levels of potential funding.

• Impact Grant: $40,001 to $100,000

The Impact Grant is offered by invitation to applicants implementing proven successful practices as well as organizations demonstrating creativity and innovation in the delivery of services that meet the needs of individuals or groups.

Project Priorities: Versacare Foundation funds projects that address the following needs:

• Church community engagement
• Disadvantaged or underserved communities
• General education and science education
• Health and wellness
• Humanitarian efforts
• Social justice
• Women and children’s efforts
• Youth and young adults

Miller Family Foundation Grant

The Charles E. and Carol J. Miller Family Foundation, dba. The Miller Family Foundation, was founded in December 2014. Modeling the philanthropic legacy and faith-based beliefs of both Charles and Carol Miller, The Miller Family Foundation’s core purpose is investing in “The Common Good” initiatives, causes, and programs that build towards a better tomorrow for our community, nation, and world.

A non-profit can apply for Angel Fund consideration which is designated for a non-profit in need of immediate financial assistance. If approved by the board of directions, funds will be issued within 30-days of the request.

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Youth Grants

With the generous support of the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation, YSA is once again offering project grants to youth changemakers — aged 5 to 25 — to lead awareness, direct service, advocacy, and philanthropic projects that focus on ending childhood hunger in their communities.

“Why focus on hunger?” you may ask. According to the latest estimates, 1 in 8 kids in the US is living in hunger. While this may be the result of kids skipping meals, families, living in food deserts, parents having to choose between buying food and paying bills, or a whole host of other factors, one thing remains the same: 9 million children are going hungry in the wealthiest country in the world.

This year, youth may apply for grants of either $250 or $500 depending on the number of youth who will be participating as volunteers (project planners, project leaders, and day-of volunteers). $250 grantees will be required to engage at least 25 other youth as volunteers while $500 grantees have a 50 youth volunteer requirement. Fundraising grants are also available where a portion of awarded funds may be used toward project supplies while the remaining funds are to be used as a matching donation. 

Versacare Foundation

We are an independent foundation which has been serving Seventh-day Adventist ministries and a select few other humanitarian efforts with financial grants since 1990. We are a self-funded lay organization, and our board is comprised of both lay Adventists and present and former Adventist church employees, all committed to furthering the Kingdom of God and to restoring the “image of God” in those in need. 

Versafund Grant Program: Catalyst Grant

The Versafund Grant Program offers three levels of potential funding.

• Catalyst Grant: $2,500 to $10,000

The Catalyst Grant is Versacare Foundation’s smallest grant. It is designed to give programs and projects a financial boost as needed. It is also for applicants not accustomed to applying for grants who may find the information required by the typical grant application process daunting.

Project Priorities: Versacare Foundation funds projects that address the following needs:

• Church community engagement
• Disadvantaged or underserved communities
• General education and science education
• Health and wellness
• Humanitarian efforts
• Social justice
• Women and children’s efforts
• Youth and young adults

Hillman Serious Illness and End of Life Emergent Innovation

The Hillman Serious Illness and End of LIfe Emergent Innovation (HSEI) Program provides up to thirteen $50,000, 12-18 month grants to accelerate the development of bold, nursing-driven interventions targeting the needs of groups and communities who have historically struggled against oppression, discrimination and indifference. These populations include the economically disadvantaged, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ people, people experiencing homelessness, low-income rural populations, and other groups that encounter obstacles to accessing quality health care services.

We seek creative, early stage (untested or minimal-evidence) innovations that address health and health care problems in new ways. 

The annual program—a complement to the Hillman Innovations in Care initiative—will award up to thirteen 12-18 month grants of $50,000 each.

2021 Focus on Racism and Health

Hillman Innovations in Care Program

The Hillman Innovations in Care (HIC) Program was established in 2014 to advance innovative, nursing-driven models of care that target the health and healthcare needs of groups and communities who have historically struggled against oppression, discrimination and indifference. These populations include Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), the economically disadvantaged, LGBTQ+ people, people experiencing homelessness, low-income rural populations, and others.

This year the HIC program is issuing a special call for submissions that address racism and its impact on health. Racism has been, and remains, the root cause of serious health inequities that unjustly affect communities of color. These disparities include increased risk for diabetes, heart disease, obesity and mental illness; inequitable access to high quality care; inordinately negative outcomes such as infant and maternal mortality rates for Black mothers and babies that are twice as high as those for white populations, and life expectancy that can be as much as ten years shorter than white counterparts living a short drive away. 

The disproportionate harm of the COVID-19 pandemic in Black, Indigenous and other communities of color and police killings as part of a long history of police brutality are other manifestations of structural racism and societal inequities. Addressing and dismantling racism in its myriad forms—structural, interpersonal, and institutional—is a critical and constructive approach to advancing health equity and improving population health.

Goals

The goal of the HIC program is to advance leading-edge, nursing-driven models of care that will improve the health and health care of vulnerable populations, including the economically disadvantaged, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ people, the homeless, rural populations, and other groups that encounter barriers to accessing health-care services.

We seek bold, creative, patient- and family-centered approaches that challenge conventional strategies, improve health outcomes, lower costs, and enhance patient and family caregiver experience.

Program Priorities

The 2021 HIC program seeks proposals for bold, nursing-driven interventions that:

• Seek to mitigate the effects of racism on health and/or narrow gaps in health equity
• Identify and address sources of racism that affect health
• Challenge conventional strategies for delivering and improving care to populations affected by racism 
• Build trust and credibility in programs or systems of care
• Are informed by anti-racism practices
• Present strong preliminary evidence
• Show potential for broad replicability

The Foundation seeks proposals that address the health care needs of the vulnerable populations in the following areas:

• Maternal and child health
• Care of the older adult
• Chronic illness management

 Types of Proposals

• The adaptation of proven nursing-driven models to new or expanded settings or patient populations. The adaptation should be past the pilot phase and demonstrate significant preliminary evidence.
• The expansion of emerging nursing-driven models with early evidence suggesting a strong likelihood for achieving Triple Aim-like outcomes on a broad scale.

All proposals must address the potential for:

• Improving health, lowering costs, and enhancing patient and caregiver experience
• Scalability
• Sustainability

Grant Awards

The program will award two grants of up to $600,000 each, distributed over a 36-month period.

Memorial Lutheran Church of Afton has established an Endowment Fund to focus the donation and gifts of its members and the surrounding community. 

The fund is overseen by the Endowment Fund Committee whose responsibility it is to wisely apply annual grant awards to religious, charitable, or educational efforts.  This is done by receiving grant requests and giving awards grants each spring.

All are welcome to submit a grant request, both church members and non-church members. The one-page application form asks for the requester to describe how the project or ministry fits into the three categories of Endowment Fund giving:

• Religious
  • The Endowment Fund is able to award grants to faith-based organizations nearby and around the world. 
  • The fund is also able to award gifts that support the ministry of Memorial Lutheran by funding efforts or programs that are above and beyond the day-to-day ministry and budget needs of the church. 
  • These gifts can enable churches and other organizations to teach, serve and equip disciples of Jesus Christ and support people in their own journey of faith.
• Charitable
  • The tradition of generous giving is as old as Lutheranism itself. 
  • Long ago, Martin Luther called upon the newly reformed church to establish a common chest from which food, clothing, and other necessities could be distributed to people in need.
  • The Endowment fund has given gifts to support many area and international charities in hopes to help with the needs of God’s people around the world.
• Educational
  • The Endowment fund has two avenues from which support can be given to people seeking education. 
    • First, from the general Endowment fund monies may be given to those seeking a Lutheran seminary education in hopes of serving the church of Christ as their profession. 
    • Second, the Endowment fund has established a tuition support policy.
      • This policy allows the Endowment fund committee to set aside 10% of that year’s disbursement people pursuing education advancement. 

We welcome your ideas which will allow the church to expand the ways in which it shares the love of God through our congregation, community, and around the world.

Welcome

Throughout their lives, Charles and Dorothy McClure set aside time for family and community and have supported many nonprofit organizations. The McClures believed it is responsible, prudent and the obligation of everyone to contribute to their community and especially those who were capable of filling leadership roles. The McClure Family have a firm belief in the power of an individual to have a positive impact on the community, the country and the world. This Foundation honors these basic values and principles by creating opportunity for others to contribute to maintaining our basic freedoms and traditional American way of life.

Over the years, the McClure Family have observed that family cohesiveness is the backbone of America and is strongest in families that seek to enliven the hearts of others. This Foundation encourages endeavors that strengthen families and communities by advancing individuals to become more productive and responsible citizens.

The McClure Family Foundation Mission

The mission of the McClure Family Foundation is to honor and continue the legacy of Charles and Dorothy McClure by giving to our communities and our nation by supporting organizations which contribute to maintaining our basic freedoms and traditional American way of life.

As a foundation, we acknowledge the gift of family and seek to support programs in the areas of:

• The arts
• Historic preservation
• Education
• Faith-based initiatives
• The well-being of mankind

The Global Pluralism Award celebrates and supports efforts and achievements that advance pluralism. The Award is given every two years to individuals, organizations, government bodies and private sector actors, from any country, that demonstrate exceptional and sustained achievement in building more inclusive societies in which human diversity is protected and valued.

Three Award winners will share a total prize pool of CAD $150,000. The monetary prize will be equally divided among the three Award winners (CAD $50,000 each).

In addition to the financial Award, the Centre will work with Award winners to develop a program of in-kind support and engagement. This may include communications support, opportunities to engage in activities of the Centre and other organizations, residency/internships at the Centre,  inclusion in the Centre’s pluralism education and training initiatives, etc.

Candidates need to demonstrate an exceptional and sustained contribution to pluralism. The Centre defines pluralism as an ethic of respect for human differences. Pluralism is a positive response to diversity, grounded in mutual recognition and respect. Pluralism results from the daily decisions taken by state institutions, civil society organizations and individuals to recognize and value human differences. Belonging is the goal of pluralism. In pluralist societies, choices are made to ensure the full participation of all people in political, economic and socio-cultural life. Every person becomes a valued member of society – regardless of gender, sexual orientation, nationality, ability, racial, ethnic, religious or cultural differences. Inclusive societies are promoted by a wide range of actors from multiple disciplines including, but not limited to, legal reform, human rights, democracy promotion, social cohesion, education, ethnic relations, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, migration and integration, media, arts and culture, etc.