Community Donations
Northwestern Medicine funds science-based projects that address priority community health needs and improve health outcomes within its service areas.
Funder: Northwestern Medicine
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round; one award per fiscal year: Sep 1–Aug 31)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per award; one-time funding for projects completed within a year.
Summary: Supports nonprofits, government agencies, and public entities addressing priority community health needs in Northwestern Medicine’s service areas.
Key Information: Event sponsorships and athletic activities are not funded; only one application per organization per fiscal year.
Description
Northwestern Medicine offers financial support to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public entities that address community health priorities identified through each hospital’s Community Health Needs Assessment. Funding is intended for projects that contribute to improving health outcomes within Northwestern Medicine’s service areas, with priority given to organizations targeting the hospital’s designated health priorities. Awards are one-time, intended to support projects that can be completed within a year.
