Health & Well-Being
This grant funds science-driven research and community projects to improve health outcomes and address health inequities in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, Pennsylvania.
Funder: Richard King Mellon Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (General Application)
Funding Amounts: Typical grant duration is 12–18 months; annual Health & Well-Being grants have totaled $13.2M (2024); individual award size varies.
Summary: Supports projects that improve health outcomes in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties by addressing social determinants of health through community, people, and science-driven approaches.
Key Information: Proposals must directly benefit Allegheny and/or Westmoreland counties.
Description
The Health & Well-Being program of the Richard King Mellon Foundation funds initiatives that aim to improve the health and quality of life for individuals in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, Pennsylvania. The program is structured around three core investment areas:
- Healthy People: Supports projects addressing chronic conditions, mental and behavioral health, and maternal and child health through improved access, prevention, education, and systems change.
- Healthy Communities: Focuses on healthy eating, safe and stable homes, clean environments, and public spaces, targeting the root causes of health inequities.
- Advancing Science: Funds basic and applied research, translation, and rapid response to emerging health issues to ensure scientific advancements inform community health solutions.
The Foundation seeks to foster environments and systems where all residents, especially the most vulnerable, can thrive physically, socially, and emotionally.
