Grants and Sponsorships

As a non-profit health care system serving 12 counties in Pennsylvania and New York, Guthrie is committed to working with the communities we serve to help each person attain optimal life-long health.

To support this mission, we devote financial resources to support organizations, programs, initiatives and events that promote health. Funding is available through Community Benefit grants and marketing sponsorships, both of which require an online submission to request funds.

Community Benefit Grants

Guthrie’s Community Benefit Grant Program supports projects that address identified areas of need within the community based on the Community Needs Assessment. The following are areas identified for fiscal years 2023 through 2025:

  • Mental Health & Substance Abuse Disorders
  • Obesity (including childhood obesity)
  • Cancer Screening & Prevention (including tobacco cessation)

Grant applications are reviewed quarterly by the Donald Guthrie Foundation Community benefit Committee, comprised of community members and Guthrie caregivers. 

You must submit your application on or before the dates below to be considered for a quarter's award cycle. Grant application deadlines:

  • FY25 Q3: January 1, 2025
  • FY25 Q4: April 1, 2025
  • FY26 Q1: July 1, 2025
  • FY26 Q2: October 1, 2025

Once submitted, a Community Benefit Committee member will reach out to discussion your application. 

For more information about Community Benefit grant guidelines, grant awardees and the online application:

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Marketing Sponsorships

Guthrie sponsorships support projects or events that promote health, with a priority on initiatives that provide visibility to the Guthrie brand. Examples include event program ads, mentions of Guthrie on social media, signage at events, or an opportunity to participate in the event as a speaker or with a table display.

For more information about marketing sponsorship guidelines and the online application:

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