Christine Gallery Community Benefit Grant Program
The Christine Gallery Community Benefit Grant Program, formerly the Emerson Health Community Benefit Grant, will award up to $7,500 to initiatives that improve community health.
Program Overview
Emerson Health is committed to collaborating with our community partners to improve the health of our region, tackle the root causes of health disparities, and educate the community about prevention and self-care strategies. The Christine Gallery Community Benefit Grant, formerly the Emerson Health Community Benefit Grant, will offer awards up to $7,500 for initiatives aimed at improving community health. A review committee will evaluate all requests and award grants based on need and alignment with our priorities.
Application Deadlines
Important Dates
- November 7, 2025— Proposals must be emailed to CommunityBenefits@emersonhosp.org
- December 12, 2025— Awards announced
- January 1, 2026 — Project start up, and recipients awarded
- January 31, 2027 — Final report due with summary report and evaluation
Grant Application Criteria
Funding will support projects that align with objectives and strategies from the 2024 Strategic Implementation Plan AND that serve populations most impacted. Priority areas include:
Mental Health
- Increase awareness of clinical and non-clinical mental health support services
- Decrease stigma that serves as a barrier to seeking mental health services
- Improve social connection and address populations at risk of social isolation
- Increase support for programs addressing substance use (emphasis on alcohol and marijuana)
- Enhance understanding, education and support for the mental health needs of youth
Financial Stability
- Increase connections to programs and agencies that can help improve food access
- Improve access to organizations and programs that assist in maintaining safe housing
- Increase access to resources, training and education that address financial stability and improve access to employment.
Populations Most Impacted Across Priority Areas
- Low-income households
- Migrant populations
- Older adults
- People of color
- People with disabilities
- Youth
- Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+)
Grant Eligibility
- Eligible groups include, but are not limited to, service providers, health and community-based organizations and coalitions, municipalities, schools, and communities of faith.
- Previous Community Benefit Grant recipients are eligible to apply for a NEW project only.
- Applicant must serve people in one or more of the Emerson Health communities (Appendix A).
- Applicant must be a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) under the IRS code or a public entity. If applicant is not a 501(c)(3), they must have a Fiscal Agent who is a 501(c)(3) or partner with an agency with an IRS designation as a 501(c)(3), a Section 170, or other IRS non-profit designation.
- Project must address at least one of Emerson Health’s priority focus area
- Collaboration among two or more partners is highly encouraged (not a requirement).
- Funding is not eligible for fundraising efforts or fundraising events.
Christine Gallery: Honoring a Legacy
Christine Gallery served as the Chief Strategy Officer at Emerson Health for over 25 years. Her commitment to advancing the community’s health needs and making healthcare accessible to all was inspiring. The grant program continues Christine’s work and honors her memory by supporting local non-profits that improve the lives of those living in our community.
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