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:

1. encourage consumption of healthy foods

2. 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.