Since 1983, the Foundation has awarded grants totaling more than $5 million. In 2005, the Foundation anticipates awarding more than $590,000 in grants to community groups and Group Health programs. The Foundation funds proposals for:
- Children’s and adolescent health
- Health promotion and disease prevention
- Clinical innovation and sharing of best practices
- Research
The Foundation offers funding three ways:
- Children & Teens Grants Program to improve the health of children and adolescents
- Jumpstart Grants Program serving local and emergent needs
- Foundation-operated initiative to promote cultural diversity within health care