Health & Well-Being
The Richard King Mellon Foundation's Health & Well-Being grant funds research and projects advancing health science and community well-being in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, PA.
Funder: Richard King Mellon Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (General Application)
Funding Amounts: Most grants are $12–18 months; 2024 awards totaled $13.2M for 37 grants (typical size varies).
Summary: Supports research, projects, and initiatives improving health and well-being in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, PA.
Key Information: Proposals must directly benefit Allegheny and/or Westmoreland counties, but applicants can be based anywhere in the U.S.
Description
The Richard King Mellon Foundation's Health & Well-Being program funds initiatives that address the broad social determinants of health for individuals in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, Pennsylvania. The program supports work in three main areas: Healthy People (chronic conditions, mental and behavioral health, maternal and child health), Healthy Communities (healthy eating, safe homes, clean environments, public spaces), and Advancing Science (basic/applied research, dissemination, and response to emerging health issues). The Foundation seeks projects that improve access, prevention, education, systems change, and research translation to create healthier, more equitable communities.
