Community Giving

Vail Health is committed to improving the health and well-being of our community. Through our Community Giving Program, we partner with local organizations in Eagle and Summit Counties on initiatives that align with our mission to elevate health and wellness in our mountain community. Funding support for new and ongoing programs must also align with our Community Health Needs Assessment priority areas.

Please note, not all requests will be funded.

Our giving program supports non-profit 501c3 organizations and educational institutions that serve residents within Eagle and Summit County. Eligible projects and programs should demonstrate a clear benefit to our community’s health, behavioral health, health education, or access to healthcare services.

While we strive to accommodate as many program requests as possible, we must prioritize our resources based on the following criteria:

• Supports the Vail Health mission of “Elevating Health Across our Mountain Communities.”
• Enhances community health outcomes in alignment with our community's health needs assessment.
• Promotes equitable care, education or wellness for diverse or underserved populations.
• Supports health and wellness for our most vulnerable members of our community.

We receive a significant number of requests, so to ensure timely consideration, please submit your request at least 30 days before the date of need. (If you have multiple events planned for funding support within the next year, please consolidate them into a single request. This helps us better understand your overall needs.)

We understand that unexpected needs may arise throughout the year. While we'll do our best to accommodate, funding for these requests will depend on the availability of resources. Non-profit organizations may apply for funding only once per fiscal year, which runs from January to December.

The Vail Health Community Giving Program prioritizes direct programs that benefit the entire local community and meet the criteria above rather than conferences, symposiums, fundraising dinners, or sporting events.

All submissions are reviewed by a committee composed of hospital leadership. Decisions are based on the alignment with our mission and Community Health Needs Assessment, the potential impact on community health, project feasibility, and availability of funds. Applicants will be notified of the committee's decision within 4 - 6 weeks from date of submission.

Please note: Not all requests will be funded and programs must re-apply annually.

To apply for funding for a community project/program, please follow these steps:

1. Review Eligibility: Carefully read the "Who Can Apply?" and "Program Focus Areas" sections above to ensure your organization and project meet our criteria.
2. Prepare Supporting Documents: Gather all necessary supporting documents, which should include:
   • Proof of non-profit status
   • Detailed project proposal outlining goals, activities, target audience, and expected outcomes
   • Project budget breakdown
   • Timeline for project implementation
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3. Submission: Requesting supporting documents must be submitted via email to communitygiving@vailhealth.org. Please add “Community Giving Request” in subject line.
    

For any questions regarding Vail Health’s Community Giving Program, please contact our Community Benefit Manager, communitygiving@vailhealth.org. 

Thank you for your understanding and for the invaluable work you do in our communities.