CCM Health Invests More Than $32,000 in Local Organizations at 2026 Community Investment Program Event
CCM Health Invests More Than $32,000 in Local Organizations at 2026 Community Investment Program Event
CCM Health is proud to continue strengthening the communities it serves through its Community Investment Program (CIP), with strong engagement and meaningful impact already demonstrated in 2026.
From January through March, CCM Health received more than $115,000 in funding requests from local organizations and initiatives. In response, over $32,000 has been awarded to support projects that enhance health, wellness, education, and community connection across Montevideo and the surrounding region.
Guided by the Community Investment Advisory Committee, each application was thoughtfully reviewed with a focus on initiatives that create lasting, positive impact. The program reflects CCM Health’s ongoing commitment to investing in the people, programs, and partnerships that help communities thrive.
To celebrate this year’s recipients, CCM Health hosted a Community Investment Program Awards Ceremony on April 9, 2026, at the CCM Wellness Center. A total of 29 organizations were recognized for their dedication to serving others and strengthening the fabric of Southwest Minnesota.
2026 Community Investment Program Grant Recipients:
- Bring It Home Backpack Program
- Chippewa Enterprises Inc
- Countryside Public Health
- Happy Hat Loomers
- Henning – Erickson VFW Post 380
- Honkers Baseball Association
- Junior Achievement North- Montevideo Area
- Lac Qui Parle – Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Program
- Lee-Mar Ranch Equine Center
- Lions Club of Montevideo
- MCCRAY After Prom Party
- Marshall High School Scholarship
- MCCRAY Scholarship Program
- Melody Lanes Family Entertainment Center
- Minnesota Valley Antique Farm Power and Machinery Association (Heritage Hill)
- MN River Valley CEO
- Montevideo Area Community Center / Chippewa Valley Youth Club
- Montevideo Community Education
- Montevideo Creatives
- Montevideo Daybreak
- Montevideo Fiesta Royalty
- Montevideo High School Scholarship Program
- Montevideo Middle School – Kids in the Community Program
- Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc. – Head Start
- Salem Lutheran Church
- Yellow Medicine East Scholarship Program
- St. Martin’s Outreach Program – Heritage Haven
- West 212 USBC Association
- WoMen’s Rural Advocacy Programs, Inc. (WRAP)
“Each year, we continue to be inspired by the passion and creativity of the organizations serving our communities,” said Brian Lovdahl, CEO of CCM Health. “The Community Investment Program is about more than funding; it’s about building partnerships, supporting local leadership, and investing in initiatives that make a lasting difference for the people who call this region home.”
CCM Health still has funding available in 2026, with approximately $2,500 remaining for grant requests of $200 or less. Organizations are encouraged to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to support their efforts.
For more information about applying for support or to learn more about the Community Investment Program, visit: ccmhealthmn.com/community-investment-program.