Community Grants

We can’t change the world by ourselves. Partnering with others who share our vision and values is the only way to bring about real improvements in the healthcare system. Dignity Health's Community Grants Program is one way we are working with others to increase access to quality care.

Each year, Mercy Medical Center participates in the Dignity Health Community Grants Program, which focuses on supporting non-profit community organizations whose mission is to support the delivery of services vital to improving health and well-being, and improving health equity. This opportunity is part of the CommonSpirit - Community Health Improvement Grants program. Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center is part of CommonSpirit Health, which was created in 2019 when Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health came together to create a national health system.  

This year we are proud to award three grants - totaling $166,757.

2024 Community Grant Recipients

Kids Discovery Station - $81,760
The Building Healthy Communities through Play project will address the challenges associated with high rates of child and adult obesity in Merced County. KiDS will build an innovative experiential program for families to promote active living and healthy eating which engages Merced families in exciting experiences ranging from outdoors education to active group games and healthy cooking classes.

The Salvation Army a California Corporation - $20,000
Breakfast at Sally's has been a crucial lifeline, supplying nourishing meals to those in need in Merced. This program tackles Merced's food insecurity issue, with a rising demand for assistance from families. The grant will enrich offerings, and supply a variety of nutritious meals.

ACE Overcomers of Merced County - $64,997
The project aims to tackle Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), trauma, stress, and coping skills within the homeless population. The classes will be available to homeless clients and will be conducted alongside Merced County Navigation Center. In addition, UC Merced’s Translational Research Center will assist with assessing changes in emotion regulation, well-being, health, and life quality.

Dignity Health's Community Grants Program

To learn more about Dignity Health's Community Grants Program or to apply for one of our community grants, click here