Mankato Clinic Foundation Announces Grant Recipients During Quarter Two
Tuesday, June 08, 2021
MANKATO (June 8, 2021) — To support organizations that share its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $39,831 in grants to community organizations during quarter two.
Receiving grants for quarter two are:
- Greater Mankato Area United Way – Project Community Connects ($1,000)
- WellShare International – Community Health Worker Pilot ($32,831)
- Mankato-North Mankato Youth Football – Football Helmets ($6,000 annually for 3 years)
Mankato Clinic physicians provide the majority of the foundation funding as a way to give back to the community and support organizations which strive to improve health and wellness in the communities they serve. In the last 10 years, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has provided more than $1.8 million in scholarships and grants to worthwhile organizations, programs and projects.
Grants are awarded on a quarterly basis and are considered through an application process. More information and applications can be found here. The next grant application deadline is September 1, 2021.
About the Mankato Clinic Foundation
A small, dedicated group of physicians started the Mankato Clinic Foundation in 1965, making it one of the oldest foundations in Minnesota. Since that time, the foundation has expanded its reach by supporting community health events and offering educational health-related programs to the community. The foundation receives the majority of its funding from Mankato Clinic physicians, along with giving by Mankato Clinic staff and the greater Mankato community.