{"id":9124,"date":"2025-12-31T11:04:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T17:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccmhealthmn.com\/?p=9124"},"modified":"2026-02-11T12:11:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T18:11:11","slug":"2026-community-investment-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccmhealthmn.com\/2026-community-investment-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Application Period for CCM Health\u2019s 2026 Community Investment Program Opens January 1, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CCM Health is proud to announce a $35,000 community funding commitment for 2026 through its <a href=\"https:\/\/ccmhealthmn.com\/community-investment-program\/\">Community Investment Program<\/a>, empowering local organizations, initiatives, and grassroots projects across the regions CCM Health serves.<\/p>\n<p>Entering its sixth year, the CCM Health Community Investment Program supports projects that strengthen communities in the areas of health, wellness, education, arts, culture, and safety. Since its launch, the program has awarded more than $130,000 back into the region, backing meaningful projects that improve quality of life for residents of all ages.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHealthy communities don\u2019t happen by accident, they happen because people care enough to build them,\u201d said Brian Lovdahl, CEO of CCM Health. \u201cThis program exists to fuel that care with action, support big ideas, and remove barriers for organizations doing good work in our area.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Details for 2026 Funding:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Large grants ($200+)<\/strong>: Applications open January 1, 2026, through March 1, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Micro-grants (under $200)<\/strong>: Accepted year-round<\/li>\n<li><strong>How to apply<\/strong>: Submit requests using the online form on our <a href=\"https:\/\/ccmhealthmn.com\/community-investment-program\/\">Community Investment Program<\/a> page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The program continues to be guided by the CCM Health Community Investment Advisory Committee, ensuring funding decisions reflect community impact, sustainability, and alignment with CCM Health\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community Impact Areas Include<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Youth and senior wellness programs<\/li>\n<li>Equipment upgrades for educational or cultural spaces<\/li>\n<li>Public safety and access improvements<\/li>\n<li>Arts and heritage initiatives<\/li>\n<li>Community nutrition and activity-based events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>About CCM Health:<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\nCCM Health is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional medical services to the <a href=\"https:\/\/ccmhealthmn.com\/location\/montevideo-hospital-clinic\/\">Montevideo<\/a>, Minnesota community. 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