The Wellmark Foundation is a non-profit foundation that seeks to improve the health of Iowans, South Dakotans, and their communities. The Foundation provides support to non-profit organizations and public entities to help local communities establish or expand health initiatives.

If you have a vision for a healthier community, explore opportunities with The Wellmark Foundation. Funding is limited to Iowa or South Dakota-based projects and organizations.

Current funding priorities of the Foundation focus on prevention with these two specific areas: 1) childhood obesity prevention and 2) community-based wellness and prevention.

New in 2013 is a challenge grant program: Matching Assets To Community Health (MATCH).

March 13th Teleconference

Download new 2013 Matching Assets to Community Health Request for Proposals guidelines. Letters of Interest are due April 30, 2013.

2013 RFP

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