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 and 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.

2009 Request for Proposals and LOI Cover Page

2008 Cycle Two Funded Grants

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Living to be Energetic, Active, & Nutritious Grant Program (focused on our childhood obesity prevention priority).
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Supporting a Culture of Wellness and Prevention (focused on our community-based wellness and prevention priority).
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