The Merck Company Foundation is a philanthropy program from the Merck Company Foundation that funds nonprofits, universities, and research institutions working to improve global health access and strengthen communities where Merck employees live and work. The foundation prioritizes sustainable solutions to key global health challenges, health disparity reduction, and employee volunteerism.

Grantmaking focuses on communities in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. Funding amounts vary based on program alignment and organizational capacity. No fixed application deadline is listed; organizations interested in partnership should contact the Foundation directly to explore funding eligibility.

Philanthropy is critical to helping us fulfill our company’s commitment to improving access to health around the globe. We’re working to support sustainable solutions to key global health challenges and to strengthen communities where our employees live and work.

We strive to improve the health and well-being of people around the world We envision a world where all people have access to the high-quality health care they need and deserve. That’s why we’re working tirelessly to reduce health disparities for people through our philanthropic programs and partnerships.

Our philanthropic approach We provide financial and product donations while also supporting our communities through employee volunteer programs and charitable grants to local nonprofits addressing critical health and social needs. Our guiding principles shape our program investments and partnerships. Our key principles are: Addressing global health needs where we can have a substantial impact.

​ Addressing health disparities in underserved communities. ​ Collaborating with diverse partners to build healthier, stronger communities​. Leveraging our resources — financial, product and expertise — to achieve greater positive impact on health outcomes​.

Our philanthropic programs prioritize areas of global health need where we can use our expertise to make a difference. We also focus on strengthening communities around the world where we operate. We’re prioritizing: Reducing health disparities among people living with cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and HIV/AIDS in underserved communities.

Strengthening health systems to improve the delivery of high-quality care. Empowering patients to better manage their health by helping them overcome social and environmental barriers to care. Supporting local nonprofit organizations in our communities and sharing employees’ expertise through volunteerism.

Grant guidelines and submission process Our grant guidelines provide information about the proposal content elements and submission process. Please note that Social Impact and Sustainability and Merck Foundation do not accept unsolicited proposals. Familiarize yourself with our grant application guidelines , including eligibility criteria and proposal requirements.

Submit your grant proposal through the online grants management system . View our company’s charitable contributions and the Merck Foundation’s grants on our website . Improving health care access We work with a range of stakeholders, including multilateral agencies, non-governmental organizations and governments to strengthen health systems, doing our part to ensure care is high-quality, culturally responsive and equitable.

Strengthening our communities We aspire to have a positive impact on communities around the world. Our community engagement programs aim to build stronger communities by helping address critical health and social needs. Global emergency response We’re committed to supporting communities around the world that are affected by natural disasters and humanitarian crises.

Patient assistance and product donation programs We don’t just develop new medicines and vaccines, we work hard to help get them to the people who need them. We donate our medicines and vaccines to address specific health needs in communities with limited access to health care and in humanitarian crises. Our employees are passionate about giving back to their communities.

Each year, our employees donate thousands of hours and millions of dollars to nonprofit organizations to help improve the health and well-being of communities around the world. The Merck Foundation (the Foundation) is a private charitable organization established and funded by Merck. It’s a separate legal entity from Merck and operates independently.

Learn more about the Foundation We operate responsibly every day to enable a safe and healthy future for people and communities globally. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. For 130 years, we’ve been guided by the view that great medicines and vaccines can change the world.

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