MMC-Beaver Dam Community Health Funding

The Marshfield Medical Center Beaver Dam Community Health Grant program is administered by Marshfield Medical Center Beaver Dam, which operates as part of the Marshfield Clinic Health System. This initiative is designed to support local efforts that improve community health outcomes and address priority health needs identified within the Beaver Dam service area. The program is guided by a Community Health Sub-Committee, which reviews submissions and makes recommendations to a Community Advisory Board that ultimately approves funding decisions. The funder emphasizes alignment with its mission, values, and commitment to advancing equitable health outcomes across the community. The primary purpose of this grant program is to fund projects that contribute to measurable improvements in community health, particularly in areas identified as priority concerns. These include alcohol and substance misuse, behavioral health including mental health, and health equity with a focus on improving access to community-based resources and supports. Projects are expected to align with policy, systems, and environmental change strategies rather than one-time or short-term interventions. The program prioritizes initiatives that can create long-lasting improvements, especially for vulnerable or underserved populations. Funding is available for a range of project types, including new initiatives as well as enhancements to existing programs. Allowable uses of funds include staff training, program development, service expansion, policy or systems change, and capital investments such as equipment or infrastructure with a useful life beyond five years. The grant explicitly discourages funding for one-time events, arts programming without broader development context, or research conducted for proprietary or for-profit purposes. Applicants may request up to ten thousand dollars per project and may submit multiple applications, including for projects that have received prior funding. Eligibility for the program is limited to specific types of organizations. These include governmental entities such as municipalities, public health departments, and school districts, as well as nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. Non-501(c)(3) organizations may participate through a partnership with an eligible nonprofit that will serve as the fiscal agent and assume responsibility for compliance and reporting. Additional tax-exempt healthcare organizations and community groups may also be considered, subject to further review of their organizational structure. Certain entities are explicitly excluded, including individuals, political organizations, religious groups engaged in theological activities, sports leagues, labor organizations, and competitors of the Marshfield Clinic Health System. The application process requires completion of an online submission form, including detailed narrative responses about the organization, the proposed project, target population, implementation plan, budget, and expected outcomes. Applicants must also upload a current W9 form with a signature dated within the past eleven months. The submission must clearly demonstrate alignment with community health priorities, sustainability beyond the funding period, and the ability to implement the project effectively. Evaluation criteria include organizational track record, project reach, speed of implementation, and alignment with broader system goals. Applications are reviewed after submission by the Community Health Sub-Committee, which evaluates proposals based on multiple factors including impact, feasibility, sustainability, and alignment with strategic priorities. Recommendations are then forwarded to the Community Advisory Board for final approval. While specific award timelines are not provided, applicants are expected to complete and submit all materials before the stated deadline to be considered for funding. The application cycle for this grant closes on September 15 at 4:00 PM, with no explicit indication of recurring cycles, though the structured nature of the program suggests it may be offered periodically. Applicants are encouraged to contact the program via email for questions and clarifications during the application period. The program emphasizes complete and timely submissions, as only fully completed applications will be reviewed for funding consideration.

Emphasize alignment with community health priorities, demonstrate sustainability beyond funding, prioritize vulnerable populations, and show capacity for rapid implementation