Mayo Clinic Health System grant program available to nonprofits in northwest Wisconsin

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — For the second year, Mayo Clinic Health System is pleased to offer its Hometown Health Grant program to help improve the health of communities in northwest Wisconsin. This grant process is open to nonprofit organizations in Barron, Buffalo, Dunn, Chippewa, Eau Claire, Pierce, St. Croix and Trempealeau counties. Annually, total grant funding will be offered up to $25,000.

Mayo Clinic Health System believes health is more than the absence of illness. Health is supported by an environment that sustains people’s physical, emotional and social well-being. Accordingly, the Hometown Health Grant program will support innovative efforts that help to prevent and reduce obesity (with an emphasis on children), reduce and help manage chronic conditions, and impact mental health and well-being.

Grant funding must be used to launch new projects or improve existing projects. For a complete list of application requirements, visit the Hometown Health Grant page at mayoclinichealthsystem.org.

“We are thrilled to invest funds into community health improvement efforts through this grant process,” says Sara Carstens, Community Engagement & Wellness director. “We know local partners who are working to make a difference in the health of the community can leverage the work Mayo Clinic Health System is doing. Investing in these partners can help us get further ahead in creating healthier communities in northwestern Wisconsin.”

In its inaugural year, Mayo Clinic Health System issued more than $182,000 in grants to nine nonprofit organizations in 2015.

To apply, submit a letter of intent along with two letters of support by 4 p.m. March 4.

Mayo Clinic Health System will review and chose those selected to complete a formal application.

For more information on the Hometown Health Grant program, visit mayoclinichealthsystem.org.