AMC Foundation: Positively Impacting the Health of Canadians
Strategic Granting to Support Health Care
The AMC Foundation is dedicated to improving the health of Canadians by providing targeted grants to address urgent needs and foster resilience both within and beyond the healthcare sector. Through major funding initiatives, the Foundation is supporting medical research, frontline healthcare workers, students, and vulnerable populations in cities and communities nationwide.
Funding Highlights
- More than $38 million committed to address pressing health challenges and build a stronger healthcare system.
- Frontline Workers: $17.25 million provided in over 240 healthcare settings.
- Community Support: $10 million granted across 72 cities and communities.
- Medical Education: $7 million to 17 medical schools and their learners.
- Research: $2.5 million invested in research-driven solutions.
- Support for Indigenous Physicians and Learners: $1 million dedicated.
- Youth Programs: $250,000 impacting more than 100,000 youth.
How the Foundation is Making an Impact
- Combating COVID-19: Supported a Calgary health team's success in suppressing an outbreak at a meat-packing plant.
- Hospital Upgrades: Funded renovations in hospitals to help prevent infections through the COVID-19 Community Hospital Fund.
- Mental Health Initiatives: Enabled a Montreal research team to deliver mental health toolkits to vulnerable older adults.
- Wellness for Healthcare Workers: Expanded wellness supports across hospitals for frontline staff during the pandemic.
Commitment to a Healthier Future
The AMC Foundation continues to partner with healthcare professionals, researchers, and community organizations to build a healthier future for all Canadians, focusing especially on those who are most vulnerable. By funding innovative projects and supporting those on the front lines, the Foundation strives to ensure a responsive and resilient healthcare system across Canada.