Community Health Grants Awarded
In 2019, Boston Scientific awarded community health grants to several organizations seeking to increase health equity in their communities.
organizations across the country that worked in different aspects of healthcare were supported.
grants were given to enable them to fuel research, education, awareness, access to care and more equal representation in medicine.
was awarded to recipients for their outreach efforts.
Who We’ve Funded
Close the Gap sponsors organizations and nonprofits that have a vision for creating change.
Grant Recipients Make an Impact
Our partners are using grants to make healthcare inclusive and accessible locally and nationally.
“We were able to create educational materials for both patients and providers on the importance of cardiovascular screening in women who have had adverse pregnancy outcomes, and we trained nearly 200 OBGYN and family practice providers.”
- Gretchen Benson, RDN, CDE
Program Manager, Population Health,
Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation
“There is a critical need for general education about the clinical research process. Our AWARE for All programs recognize those who participate and help reduce health disparities among underserved communities through increased awareness, access to resources and informed decision-making.”
- Ellyn Getz
Associate Director, Development &
Community Engagement,
Center for Information & Study on
Clinical Research Participation
“Close the Gap has been a great partner to WomenHeart in our work to recruit, train and support a diverse volunteer force of women with heart disease. These women become advocates for their own health, as well as fight for health equity for all women and address disparities for women of color.”
- Evan Riggs
Senior Manager, Development + Partner,
WomenHeart
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Apply for a Grant
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Grants are reviewed mid-month, every month. If you’re planning an event, please note that you should apply eight weeks before your event. We'll get back to you within 60 days regarding the status of your application.