Community Engagement  

Community Grants

Apply for Reid Health Community Grants and access resources to support programs improving health and wellness in our communities. 

Call (765) 935-8824
Connect with us

Overview: Reid Health Community Grants

Reid Health is committed to giving back to the communities we serve through community grants. These contributions help establish partnerships with local nonprofit organizations that share our mission to improve health and wellness.

By providing funding to support evidence-based programs, we ensure care extends beyond the hospital walls into the neighborhoods where our community members live, work, and learn. 

Grant eligibility and requirements

Community grants are awarded to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations and other tax-deductible entities. Programs must meet an identified community need and align with one or more of the following objectives:

  • Improve access to health services
  • Enhance public health
  • Advance general knowledge
  • Relieve the burden of government to improve health
  • Serves one or more of our seven-county service area: Fayette, Franklin, Randolph, Wayne, and Union in Indiana, and Darke and Preble in Ohio 

Grant exclusions

We don’t fund projects that solely cover construction, renovation, land acquisition, sports teams, events, endowments, capital campaigns, indirect operating expenses, or projects completed before the grant cycle ends. 

2026 Grant cycles & priorities

We focus on three grant cycles each year, targeting the most pressing community health needs:

Mental health and substance misuse (Application period TBA) 
Goal: Promote emotional well-being and reduce substance misuse 
Indicators:

  • Average days of poor mental health
  • Suicide and drug poisoning death rates
  • Depression among Medicare population
  • Adults who smoke cigarettes
  • Drug and opioid overdose rates  

Physical activity, nutrition, and weight (Application period TBA) 
Goal: Encourage healthy choices and reduce disparities related to diet and exercise 
Indicators:

  • Access to exercise opportunities
  • Adults ages 20+ who are obese or sedentary
  • Child food insecurity rate
  • Adults cooking meals at home 

Maternal, infant, and children’s health (Application period TBA) 
Goal: Support children and families while reducing disparities 
Indicators:

  • Child abuse rate
  • Single-parent households
  • Families below the poverty line
  • Mothers who smoke during pregnancy or lack early prenatal care
  • Teen birth rate 

Grant application process

The application process is designed to connect Reid Health with organizations that can demonstrate measurable impact on community health. 

Application process:

  • Complete the online application form
  • Submit detailed program information, including goals, target populations, and potential outcomes
  • Demonstrate other funding sources if required
  • It’s recommended no more than 50% of your request be for staff or personnel. If your request exceeds this amount, we’ll require additional information on your application.

Review:

  • The Community Well-Being Committee reviews applications.
  • Organizations scoring below 75% might not be considered.
  • Only one application per organization/EIN per cycle is accepted.
  • Award notifications are sent via email.

Expectations:  

  • $10,000 request limit per application
  • Organizations can apply in two cycles each year for different programs.
  • Grant recipients must submit impact reports to remain eligible for future funding. 

Past grant recipients

An AED on a wall

community engagement

AED Grant program

We support Automated External Defibrillator (AED) programs to enhance public safety. Through this initiative, community organizations can apply for grants to purchase AED equipment and provide training, helping ensure life-saving interventions are accessible when emergencies occur. 

More InformationClick to apply

Partnering for better health

We believe lasting impact happens when we work together. Explore the programs above or connect with us to explore solutions for improving overall health and well-being across our region. 

Let's connect