Winona Health is committed to meeting the health and wellness needs of our community, and we support programs and/or events that strive to do the same. As a charitable organization, Winona Health gives careful consideration to local non-profit organizations requests for funding as we believe in the importance of building better communities in the area where we live.
To apply for a donation from Winona Health, please submit a Donation Request Application to Winona Health, Janel Miller, 855 Mankato Ave, Winona, MN 55987. You may access an online version of the form here.
Funding Guidelines
The organization should be a not-for-profit corporation with a 501© (3) tax-exempt status. Applications not having a 501© (3) status may still be given consideration.
The request must either:
- Address a community health or wellness issue.
- Benefit area youth in the areas of health and wellness.
- Support a project directly benefiting the Winona, Rushford, or Lewiston communities.
In order to provide the most benefit for the community, Winona Health funds many smaller projects instead of fewer larger projects.
If approved, only one request per calendar year will be awarded to any given nonprofit.
Application Process
The donation application process may take 4 to 12 weeks for review completion. Once the application has been submitted to the Marketing and Public Relations Department, staff will review the request based on the above criteria and budget parameters.
Staff will review all donation requests received, ensuring it meets the above criteria and contacting the nonprofit if additional information is requested.
The donation committee meets regularly to review all funding applications.
If you have any questions regarding this process, please call the Marketing and Public Relations Department at (507) 457-4161.
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