COMMUNITYLINK GUIDELINES
United States
Purpose
CommunityLink in the U.S. focuses on making a difference in communities
where we have employees. We focus our giving on programs in the areas
of health, education, arts/civic/culture and human services.
Criteria for Grants
Health
We give priority to programs that help people develop and maintain
healthy lifestyles, and we're particularly interested in programs
that reduce disparities in health care.
Education
We support educational programs from preschool to higher education with a focus on those that stimulate and sustain the interest of young people in science, engineering and healthcare. We consider requests from private and parochial nonprofit schools, school districts and other nonprofit organizations. Priority is given to programs that serve socioeconomically disadvantaged students.
Human Services
We support human service programs in the U.S. that help individuals become more self-sufficient. Programs reach out to a wide range of people. For example:
- Economic literacy programs to help low-income women gain economic stability
- Peer counseling for teens in crisis situations
- Shelters for the homeless
- Subsidized childcare programs for low-income parents
Arts/Civic/Culture
We support programs in the U.S. that celebrate the arts and champion access to the arts in communities where our employees live and work. We look for opportunities to contribute to programs that increase access to the arts, especially for lower-income families. We aid cultural organizations making a significant contribution to the life of the community and support civic organizations addressing the needs of disadvantaged people.
Grant Deadlines
Important dates include:
- September 1: Applications available online
- November 16: Online applications finalized and submitted to Medtronic Foundation
- April 15: Awardnotification; grants distributed
Note: The grant review committees generally make decisions concerning applications within 90 days of receipt.
Grant Locations
Grants are available in the following U.S. locations where our employees live and work.
Arizona
Tempe/Maricopa County
California
Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties
Santa Clarita/San Fernando/Simi
Valleys
& Western
Los Angeles
Sunnyvale
Orange County
Sonoma County
Colorado
Louisville/Denver metro area
Florida
Jacksonville
Indiana
Kosciusko County
Massachusetts
Beverly/Danvers/Middleton/Peabody/Salem & other
North Shore Communities
Minnesota See Guidelines for
Minneapolis/St. Paul (7-county metro area)
Puerto Rico
Humacao/Juncos/Villalba vicinity
Tennessee
Memphis Metropolitan Area
Texas
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Washington
King & Southern Snohomish Countries
How to Apply
Please take a moment to review the general guidelines that pertain to all Medtronic Foundation programs, and then visit our Apply page to get started.
|
