Physicians Council
Physicians giving, granting and healing
Your gift helps continue our mission and tradition of caring for the most vulnerable and underserved in our community.
About the Physicians Council
The Physicians Council is a group of over 120 physicians who have chosen to make a commitment to being active partners with the Foundation to leave a lasting physician legacy of care for patients in the community.
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We are building a physician legacy through philanthropy to ensure that future physicians can address the needs of patients within our health system.
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We are addressing unmet community needs currently threatening the health of our communities.
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We are engaging other physicians who might be interested in joining us in making a lasting impact on the needs of those we serve.
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To date, the Physicians Council has awarded $841,545 in grants for programs that serve the homeless, teens with autism spectrum disorders, people with chronic mental illness and for the vulnerable in acute care ministries.
Grant Application
and Guidelines
Applications are no longer being accepted for FY2025.
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, July 8 | Request for proposals open |
Sunday, August 18 | All applications due to Foundation |
Wednesday, August 28 | Endorsers attend Fall Executive Committee dinner meeting |
Friday, September 6 | Selected applicants invited to present at annual meeting |
Thursday, September 26 | Physicians Council Annual Meeting |
Friday, October 4 | Grant applicants notified of decision |
Friday, November 1 | Grant funding begins |
Friday, March 28, 2025 | Progress report due |
Friday, October 31, 2025 | Final report due |
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | Final fund release requests due |
For questions about grant applications, please contact Valerie Reiss at Valerie.Reiss@ascension.org.
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