The Christine Gallery Community Benefit Grant, offered by Emerson Health, provides funding up to $7,500 for initiatives aimed at improving community health. The grant program honors the legacy of Christine Gallery, a former Chief Strategy Officer dedicated to advancing healthcare accessibility. The program seeks to support local nonprofits addressing health disparities and promoting prevention and self-care. Grant proposals are evaluated based on community needs and alignment with Emerson Health's priority areas.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, service providers, health and community-based organizations, municipalities, schools, and faith communities that serve residents in the Emerson Health service area. Previous recipients are eligible only for new projects, and collaboration among partners is encouraged. Projects must target at least one of Emerson Health’s priority areas: mental health, financial stability, or other community health concerns. The funds cannot be used for fundraising activities.
Applications are due by November 15, 2024, and awards will be announced on December 20, 2024, with project start dates set for January 1, 2025. A final report, detailing project outcomes, is required by January 31, 2026. Emerson Health’s recent assessments highlight economic challenges, mental health concerns, and barriers to accessing healthcare as key issues, with specific objectives set to improve mental health support, financial stability, and resource access for populations most impacted, including low-income households, youth, older adults, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
