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  We believe ordinary people are capable of extraordinary things and that empowered people feel a responsibility to themselves and their communities.

Grant Programs

Our grant programs are focused on improving the health of people with chronic disease, igniting and sustaining students' natural curiosity, especially in science, and enhancing the vitality of communities where we live and work. Within these focus areas of health, education and community, our grant programs include:

Health

Patient Link
Partnering with national and international patient organizations that educate, support and advocate on behalf of patients and their families to improve the lives of people with chronic diseases.

HeartRescue
Saving lives from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) through support of SCA awareness, prevention and treatment efforts.

MedLink
Breaking down barriers to quality health care by educating health professionals in regions with critical health needs.

CommunityLink
Supporting programs that address health disparities in communities where our employees live and work.

 

Education

Medtronic Fellows
Supporting scholarships and fellowship programs in science and engineering.

CommunityLink
Supporting local preschool to higher education needs, with a focus on science education for youth, in communities where our employees live and work. Support in the Twin Cities emphasizes K-12 science education programs through our Science and Technology are Rewarding (STAR) program.

 

Community

CommunityLink
Enhancing the vitality of the communities where our employees live and work by supporting health, education and community (human services and art/civic/culture) programs.