Community Wellness Grant Program

The Community Wellness Grant Program is administered by the Mary Rutan Foundation, a philanthropic entity associated with Mary Rutan Health. The Foundation’s mission is to build philanthropic relationships that support patient care services, medical education, equipment acquisition, and capital development, while also promoting community health and wellness through educational programs and outreach initiatives. Through its grantmaking activities, the Foundation seeks to address pressing health needs within Logan County by aligning funding priorities with findings from periodic Community Health Assessments. The primary purpose of the Community Wellness Grant Program is to support initiatives that improve the health and well-being of residents in Logan County. The program emphasizes collaboration among local organizations and prioritizes evidence-based approaches that address identified community health concerns. For the 2026-2027 grant cycle, the Foundation has designated three specific focus areas: youth mental health, youth healthy living, and senior care. These areas reflect ongoing needs identified through local health data and community input, ensuring that funded programs are responsive to current conditions. Funding through this program is intended to support programmatic activities that directly benefit at-risk populations and enhance community health outcomes. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate measurable impact, particularly in terms of the number of youth served, the use of proven program models, and the development of innovative partnerships within the community. While the Foundation provides financial support, it retains discretion to adjust requested funding amounts during the award process. Grant awards typically range from 500 to 5000 dollars, and higher-value requests may require an interview as part of the evaluation process. Eligibility for the grant is limited to organizations operating within Logan County. Specifically, applicants must be either schools or nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. Private foundations are explicitly excluded from eligibility. The program encourages collaborative applications, suggesting that partnerships among eligible entities may strengthen proposals. This focus on local collaboration underscores the Foundation’s goal of building a coordinated approach to community health improvement. The application process is conducted electronically and requires submission of a complete application by the stated deadline. Applicants are advised that the application system does not allow progress to be saved, meaning that all required information and documentation should be prepared in advance. While specific application components are not fully detailed in the provided material, applicants are expected to describe their program, provide evidence of effectiveness, and outline anticipated outcomes aligned with the Foundation’s priorities. Applications for the 2026-2027 cycle must be submitted by midnight on August 31, 2026. Following submission, applications will be reviewed, and selected applicants may be invited to participate in an interview, particularly for higher funding requests. Final award decisions will be announced by October 15, 2026. Questions regarding the program or application requirements can be directed to the Mary Rutan Foundation via the provided phone number. The grant program operates on an annual cycle, reflecting its ongoing commitment to addressing evolving community health needs.

Focus on measurable impact for at-risk populations, demonstrate evidence-based programming, and highlight local partnerships