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2026 Health Impact Grants is a grant from the Wilkes Medical Center Foundation supporting 501(c)(3) organizations delivering quality health care, health-related services, and prevention activities in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
Grants typically exceed $100,000 and fund multi-faceted, collaborative projects aligned with the Wilkes County Community Health Needs Assessment, with priority given to obesity and chronic disease, mental health and substance abuse, access to care, and tobacco cessation. Applicants must serve clients within the foundation's region and submit applications by May 31, 2026.
The foundation emphasizes community partnerships that extend Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's mission and provide transparent community investment.
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Wilkes Medical Center Foundation | Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center Foundation The mission of the Wilkes Medical Center Foundation is to provide financial resources to enhance the delivery of quality health care, thereby promoting improved health, individually and collectively, throughout the Foundation’s region.
Grants are made annually to qualified organizations providing quality health care, health-related services and health prevention activities. The Foundation has a special interest in providing financial support for community health and wellness programs aligned with the community health assessment. Applications for the 2026 Community Health Care and Health Impact Grant Programs are currently being accepted.
At Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center, our mission is to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all. As the largest provider of uncompensated care in the region, we take our responsibility seriously to care for all and we’re proud to play a significant role in contributing to the health of our community.
Community investments through the Wilkes Medical Center Foundation Grant Programs will: Create mutually beneficial partnerships that extend our mission Align resources with community priorities Strengthen our community commitment and support the culture of those we serve Impact identified community health needs and improve access to care Provide accurate accounting and transparency for our community investments If you meet all of the guidelines and organization requirements below, we invite you to submit your application.
We consider community investments that: Enhance the delivery of quality health care and promote improved health care throughout the region Align with the Wilkes County Community Health Needs Assessment* with priority given to projects that address the 2022-2025 priorities: Obesity and Chronic Disease Mental Health and Substance Abuse More information about these priorities, including health indicators, specific at-risk populations and local health resources can be found in the CHNA Priorities Summary .
* The Foundation may authorize funding to projects that don’t meet this guideline under extreme circumstances Organization Requirements To be eligible for funding, organizations must meet the following requirements: Organization has a valid 501(c)(3) tax status.
If the program is serving the community or has a charitable purpose, we also consider investments for organizations that have a valid tax status of 501(c)4, 501c6, 501c8, 501c10, or 501c19. Eligible organizations include: Organization serves clients within Wilkes County, the geographic areas that Wilkes Medical Center serves and/or areas of anticipated growth.
The Wilkes Medical Center Foundation does not fund: Organizations that discriminate or deny service on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability or source of payment Individuals or individual fundraising efforts Political campaigns or parties Religious organizations (churches/synagogues).
Certain community service programs supported by religious programs may be eligible (e.g., soup kitchens, homeless shelters, job banks).
Fundraising events such as golf events/tournaments, walks and/or runs 2026 Community Health Grants: Funding requests are accepted up to twice per calendar year, based on availability of funds A link to the online application is available on the WMC Foundation webpage Multiple grants are awarded each cycle Funding is typically < $25,000 per award and for one-year only Application instructions and deadlines: Deadline to apply is March 6, 2026 .
The link to the online application will be available on the WMC Foundation webpage January 16 – March 6. Funding decisions and notice of awards will be made by March 31. Funds will be awarded in April.
2026 Health Impact Grants: Multi-faceted, collaborative projects that aim to achieve significant impact in a specific area (move the needle) are encouraged Letter of Interest (LOI) must be submitted Requests for Proposals (RFPs) will be issued by invitation only Funding requests are accepted once per calendar year Multi-year funding is considered Funding is typically >$100,000 per award Application instructions and deadlines: Letters of Interest (LOI) will be accepted through May 31, 2026; please submit via email to Michelle Caldwell at Katherine.
Caldwell@advocatehealth. org . Invitations to submit a full proposal will be made by July 1 (deadline to submit August 31).
Funding decisions and notice of awards will be made by September 30. Funds will be awarded in October. Please direct all questions and requests for more information to: Director, Network Philanthropy Philanthropy and Alumni Relations Mobile: 336-416-4859 (preferred) \ Office: 336-713-1626 Katherine.
Caldwell@advocatehealth. org
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) organizations serving clients within Wilkes County or areas served by Wilkes Medical Center, addressing community health priorities such as obesity/chronic disease, mental health/substance abuse, access to care, or tobacco/smoking. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Typically greater than $100,000 per award Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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