Foundation Programs . Grant Programs

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Grant Programs

Over $8.6 million in grant funds has been awarded to projects that improve patient care, advance community health care programs, provide for community and professional education and conduct medical research. To learn more about the Foundation’s granting activities, visit www.millerdwanfoundation.org/grants/overview.html.

Grant programs include:

General Grant Program
To support projects in the specialty areas of MDMC as well as regional non-profits, which support prevention and community based services for the patient population served by MDMC.

Designated Fund Awards
Restricted by the donor for use by a specific department or program to help address immediate needs.

Abilities First Fund
Established in 1999 to help people with disabilities in purchasing equipment and aids that would assist them to more fully participate in life, work and school. This fund is used only after all other payment mechanisms are explored and exhausted.

Van Gorden Fund:  New Initiatives Outreach
Open to MDMC, Polinsky and other non-profits in our community working to meet the needs of people with disabilities and to support and promote new and innovative projects in rehabilitation services, research and education.

Van Gorden Fund:  New Initiatives Polinsky
Restricted for use by SMDC/Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center to support and promote new and innovative projects of rehabilitation services, research and education.

Van Gorden Fund:  Sara M. Young Education Fund
To provide educational opportunities to rehabilitation patients, family members and practitioners.

Van Gorden Fund:  Albert Gonska Fund
Restricted for use by SMDC/Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center to assist in providing high quality, innovative rehabilitation services and programs for children.
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