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Grant Information
The Wellmark Foundation’s goal is to be a catalyst in bringing groups together to positively impact health within a community. MATCH grant funding focuses on sustainable initiatives — projects that continue after our grant funding ends — targeting access to and consumption of nutritious foods and creating safe and healthy environments in which to be active.
The program funds initiatives in Iowa and South Dakota. See the Programs page on the Foundation website for details on Large and Small MATCH grants and past grant awardees.
Spring MATCH Grant Cycle
Deadline: 5 p.m., Wednesday, February 16
For projects that:
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encourage consumption of healthy foods
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provide safe environments to be physically active
Request amount up to $100,000. Required match amount equal to request amount
Fall MATCH Grant Cycle
Deadline: 5 p.m., Wednesday, September 21
For projects that encourage consumption of healthy foods.
Request amount up to $50,000. Required match amount equal to half the request amount.
Applications will be made available in the summer.
For additional information, review the 2022 MATCH Grant Request for Application.
For the Access to Healthy Foods or Built Environment MATCH grant (spring MATCH grant cycle), examples of sustainable projects include but are not limited to:
- Edible orchards and landscaping
- Community gardens and greenhouses
- Farm, field or garden-to-table projects
- Public playground structures and spaces
- Trails, including links, spurs and connectors
- Safe Routes to School plans and infrastructure
- Share-the-road plans and infrastructure, including safe crossing signs and lights
For a more comprehensive list, view the MATCH Grant Request for Application.
Application materials are to be submitted to WellmarkFoundation@wellmark.com by the appropriate deadline.
John D. Forsyth (Chairperson)
Michele Druker (Secretary)
Christa Kuennen (Treasurer)
