Grants
The UPMC Horizon Community Health Foundation and the UPMC Jameson Health Care Foundation are proud to support UPMC Horizon, UPMC Jameson, and health-focused organizations within Horizon and Jameson service area through periodic grant funding which improves the well-being of the community and its residents.
Beginning in 2026, the Foundations have implemented a grant cycle during which departments of UPMC Horizon and UPMC Jameson or organizations may apply for grant funding during specific time periods. Please note that due to the substantial number of applications that the Foundations receive, not all requests are able to be fulfilled.
Eligibility
The following organizations are eligible to apply for funding from the UPMC Horizon or UPMC Jameson Foundations:
- Departments of UPMC Horizon or UPMC Jameson Hospitals
- UPMC departments or entities which operate in the UPMC Horizon or UPMC Jameson service area (primarily Lawrence and Mercer Counties, Pennsylvania)
- Non-profit organizations which primarily operate in the UPMC Horizon or UPMC Jameson footprint whose primary activities seek to improve the health of the region or its residents.
Timeline
- August 1 to September 30 – Applications may be submitted to the Foundations. All applications must be received by the Foundations by 11:59pm on September 30th to be considered.
- All applications will be reviewed by the Foundations, which may request additional information.
- Applications will be considered by the Foundations’ grant review team, with final decisions made by the Foundations’ Boards of Directors in December.
- Funds will be made available to selected applicants for use beginning in January, 2027.
Application Process | UPMC
For UPMC Horizon, UPMC Jameson, or UPMC departments
- Complete the “UPMC Grant Application Form”. All sections must be completed.
- Submit completed applications and supporting documentation by email to horizonfoundation@upmc.edu or by mail to:
UPMC Horizon and Jameson Foundations
1211 Wilmington Road
New Castle, PA 16105
Application Process | Non UPMC
For non UPMC organizations
- Complete the “Community Application Form”. All sections must be completed.
- Submit completed applications and supporting documentation by email to horizonfoundation@upmc.edu or by mail to:
UPMC Horizon and Jameson Foundations
1211 Wilmington Road
New Castle, PA 16105
Grant Awards & Reports
A final grant report is due to the Foundations within 12 months of a grant award, or upon completion of the project/initiative for which funding was provided, whichever comes first.
Applications are reviewed by the Foundations’ grant committee and approved by the Foundations’ Board of Directors. Due to the number of grant requests that the Foundations receive, not all requests can be fulfilled. Generally, the Foundations prefer to support novel or impactful programs which improve community and individual health, provide better outcomes for health treatment, or increase the level and accessibility of care which can be offered to residents in the region. The typical award ranges from $1,000 to $10,000.
In rare cases, the Foundations will consider on a quarterly basis a grant request which requires more immediate funding. To inquire about whether a request can be considered outside of the dates listed above, contact Adam Nowland, Director, at nowlandav@upmc.edu or 724-656-4103.
Awarded Grants by Year
2025
- Children’s Advocacy Center of Lawrence County – Steppin’ Up for Kids Event Support
- Children’s Advocacy Center of Lawrence County – Champ Camp Support
- Volant Volunteer Fire Department – AED
- Primary Health Network – Transportation Support Grant
- UPMC Horizon and UPMC Jameson Hospitals – Employee Appreciation Grant
- Neshannock Volunteer Fired Department – AED
- Alzheimer’s Association – Support for Local Health Activity
- Declyn’s Dream – Inclusive Playground Campaign Grant
- Lawrence County YMCA – Y on the Fly Program Grant
- Buhl Club – Scholarship Campaign Support
- Baughman Center – Scholarship Campaign Support
- March of Dimes – Program Support Grant
- UPMC Jameson – Automated Compression Device Grant
- River Valley Complex – AED
- Thiel College – Health Mission Support Grant
2024
- UPMC Horizon and UPMC Jameson Hospitals – Employee Appreciation Grant
- Alzheimer’s Association – Support for Local Health Activity
- Greenville Area Christian Ministers – Crisis Training
- Lawrence County YMCA – Y on the Fly Program Grant
- Buhl Club – Scholarship Campaign Support
- Baughman Center – Scholarship Campaign Support
- Ridgewood at Shenango Valley – Van Campaign Grant
- Primary Health Network – Transportation Support Grant
- UPMC Jameson Partial Hospitalization Program – Patient Impact Initiative Grant
- UPMC Horizon – Shenango Valley – Support for New Coffee Shop
- UPMC Horizon Labor and Delivery Department – New Mother Care Packages
2023
- New Visions of Lawrence County – Program Support
- Alzheimer’s Association – Support for Local Health Activity
- Live New Wilmington – Support for Local Health Activity
- UPMC Horizon Labor and Delivery Department – Creation of a Milk Bank
- UPMC Horizon Labor and Delivery Department – Spinning Babies Training
- UPMC Horizon Labor and Delivery Department – New Mother Care Packages
- Buhl Club – Scholarship Campaign Support
- Primary Health Network – Transportation Support Grant
- UPMC Jameson Partial Hospitalization Program – Patient Impact Initiative Grant
- UPMC Horizon and UPMC Jameson Education Department – Virtual Reality System Grant
