Discretionary Grants & Meeting Support

Types of Projects

• Efforts to piece together funds for a larger project
• General operating support
• Reimbursing uncompensated care or direct care costs
• Staff travel to meetings or conferences
• Purchases of equipment or materials unless there is a compelling need
• Contributions to capital or other campaigns

How to Apply

Helpful Information

• Organizations may receive only one discretionary grant or one meeting support grant within a calendar year and only non-profit organizations or local or state governmental agencies may apply.
• Applications for Discretionary Grants are accepted at any time throughout the year, but must be submitted at least six weeks prior to the project start date.
• Grant review usually happens within 4-6 weeks from the time an application is received by MeHAF. Organizations are strongly encouraged to submit applications early.
• Generally, activities should involve collaboration between organizations rather than activities sponsored by a single entity. However, support for a single organization may be appropriate for new or emerging issues.
• The organization(s) requesting funding must have an open membership and/or represent a broad constituency.
• Organizations requesting support must not have a defined political affiliation, and MeHAF funds cannot be used for lobbying or any other activities that might compromise MeHAF's 501(c)(3) status.