Van Gorden – Outreach Fund is sponsored by Miller-Dwan Foundation. The Van Gorden – Outreach Fund supports and promotes new and innovative projects of rehabilitation services, research, and education to foster creativity and excellence in rehabilitation services programming. Programs and projects must show proof of established rehabilitation goals that further the work of Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center and Essentia Health/Miller-Dwan Rehabilitation Services, aligning with mobility and rehabilitation for physical disabilities.

Animal-Assisted Therapy Fund is sponsored by Miller-Dwan Foundation. A gift to the Miller-Dwan Foundation designated to the Animal-Assisted Therapy Fund supports the ongoing and expanded use of animals in therapy within a variety of departments. The fund aims to recognize animals as partners in care and enhance the lives of those in need of physical, emotional, and mental healing through animal-assisted therapy.

NCI Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32) is a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) that funds early postdoctoral fellows from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, to pursue research training in cancer-related fields. The K32 award supports fellows within 12 months prior to transitioning into, or within the first two years of, a postdoctoral position. The program, operated through NCI's Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD), aims to enhance the pool of qualified diverse cancer researchers. Beginning with the June 12, 2025 due date, the CURE ACE Award is available in both Independent Clinical Trial Required and Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed versions. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents at time of award.