Grant Types and Limits

Within the three program areas, we will award the following types of grants:

• Research:  Grants that will generate new knowledge, making use of either quantitative or qualitative techniques
• Projects:  Grants that will investigate or disseminate new practices; or evaluate programs designed to improve health and health care
• Policy:  Grants that analyze and promote policies to ensure that programs and practices to improve health and health care can be replicated and disseminated broadly

Additionally, we will consider applications for sponsorship of fund-raising events such as galas and walks; outreach activities (e.g., health fairs); and other community-based health and wellness initiatives that are aligned with our priorities.

Applicants should select the appropriate grant category/application link for their proposal.  It is up to the discretion of the Aetna Foundation whether a proposal meets the grant category criteria, and some projects may be recategorized during the initial review.  If this occurs, grantees may be required to submit additional information to meet the application guidelines for their type of project.

The number of grants and total dollars awarded will depend upon the quantity and quality of applications received.

Grants will not necessarily be equal in size, distributed equally across designated programs or locations, or awarded at the full amount requested.

• National grants-awards in this category typically range from $50,000 to $250,000.  National grant requests may not exceed $250,000 -- including 15% for indirect costs. Project timelines may not exceed two years in length
• Regional grants-awards will generally be $25,000 to $50,000 including 15% for indirect costs. Regional grant requests may not exceed $50,000 and project timelines are generally not to exceed one year in length.
• Sponsorship applications are managed, reviewed and awarded by Aetna's Community Relations & Urban Marketing Department. Generally, sponsorship requests range from $5,000 to $15,000, but in no event may they exceed one year in length or $25,000. 

 Please visit our guidelines section for additional information.