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GENERAL MEDTRONIC FOUNDATION GUIDELINES

We only fund:

• In the U.S.: organizations with 501(c)(3) status (an IRS determination letter verifying that status is required with each application)
  Note: Public and private schools, and educational institutions are the only exceptions to this rule.
• Outside the U.S.: organizations registered as nonprofits, or in some cases, organizations that function as nonprofits, which could include schools and government institutions

We do not fund:

• Continuing Medical Education (CME) grants
• 501(c)(3) type 509 (a)(3) supporting organizations
• Capital or capital projects
• Fiscal agents
• Fundraising events/activities, social events or goodwill advertising
• General operating support
• General support of educational institutions
• Greater Twin Cities United Way supported programs
• Individuals, including scholarships for individuals
• Lobbying, political or fraternal activities
• Long-term counseling or personal development
• Program endowments
• Purchases of automatic external defibrillators (AEDs)
• Religious groups for religious purposes
• Private foundations
• Research

If you are ready, you can start the application process.