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.
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.
Important Dates
- November 15, 2024— Proposals must be emailed to CommunityBenefits@emersonhosp.org
- December 20, 2024— Awards announced
- January 1, 2025 — Project start-up and recipients awarded
- January 31, 2026 — Final report due with summary report and evaluation
Eligibility
- Eligible groups include service providers, health and community-based organizations and coalitions, municipalities, schools, and communities of faith.
- Previous Community Benefit Grant recipients can apply for a NEW project only.
- Applicant must serve people in one or more Emerson Health communities.
- Applicant must be a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) under the IRS code or a public entity.
- If the 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.
- The project must address at least one of Emerson Health’s priority focus areas, as determined by our Community Health Needs Assessment
- Collaboration with two or more partners is highly encouraged (not a requirement).
- We do not fund fundraising efforts or fundraising events.
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