Grants
How to Apply
Application Forms
For details about each funding source and to access the application form, choose from the following:
Funds Open to 501(c)3 Non-profit Organizations that Meet Miller-Dwan Foundation Areas of Interest
Funds Available for Internal Distribution
- Miller-Dwan Foundation Unrestricted Funds
- Van Gorden New Initiatives Polinsky Fund
- Sara M. Young Education Fund
- Albert G. Gonska Fund
- Dorothy Ribenack Fund
- Designated Funds – Contact Traci Marciniak for more information.
(218) 786-2823
Funds open to Individuals
- Abilities First Fund Application.doc - Call Traci Marciniak from more information.
(218) 786-2823
Miller-Dwan Foundation Unrestricted Fund
Eligible entities include:
Miller-Dwan Medical Center
Community Nonprofits
Programs and services must fit within the grant-making interests and historical specialty areas of the Foundation. Projects may fall along a spectrum from prevention activities, to assistance within the medical community, to community-based programs.
Grant Application Form and Guidelines
Please complete the applications and mail them to Miller Dwan Foundation.
Van Gorden New Initiatives Outreach Fund
Eligible entities include:
501(c) 3 non-profit organizations in our geographic focus area
This fund is designed to support and promote innovative new projects related to physical rehabilitation services, research and education, as well as the promotion of creativity and excellence in rehabilitation services programming.
Grant Application Form and Guidelines
Please complete the applications and mail them to Miller Dwan Foundation.
Van Gorden New Initiatives Polinsky Fund
Eligible entities include:
SMDC/Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center projects/programs
This fund is designed to support and promote innovative new projects related to physical rehabilitation services, research and education at Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center, as well as the promotion of creativity and excellence in rehabilitation services programming.
Grant Application Form and Guidelines
Please complete the applications and mail them to Miller Dwan Foundation.
Sara M. Young Education Fund
Eligible entities include:
Polinsky Rehabilitation Center and Miller-Dwan Medical Rehabilitation Center.
The Sara M. Young Fund was established in honor of Sara Young, a supporter of Polinsky, physical rehabilitation services and the needs of people with disabilities. This fund is designed to provide educational opportunities to rehabilitation patients, family members and practitioners. Consideration is given to projects providing effective and innovative education programming, library resources, rehabilitation programming, workshops, seminars and educational materials.
Grant Application Form and Guidelines
Please complete the applications and mail them to Miller Dwan Foundation.
Albert G. Gonska Fund
Eligible entities include:
SMDC/Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center projects/programs.
This fund is comprised primarily of funds donated by Albert Gonska, a compassionate community supporter of programs for children with disabilities. It is designed to assist in the provision of high quality, innovative rehabilitation services and programs for children.
Grant Application Form and Guidelines
Please complete the applications and mail them to Miller Dwan Foundation.
Dorothy Ribenack Fund
Eligible entities include:
Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center and the Duluth Clinic Fitness and Therapy Center.
The Dorothy Ribenack Fund supports and promotes new and innovative rehabilitation service projects that foster creativity and excellence including research, education and facility improvements.
Grant Application Form and Guidelines
Please complete the applications and mail them to Miller Dwan Foundation.
Abilities First Fund
Eligible entities include:
Individuals with physical disabilities and limited financial resources who reside in our geographic service area. Eligible applicants are restricted to those individuals’ who have a primary diagnosis of spinal cord injury, stroke, brain injury, congenital disability, or other documented neuromuscular or neurological trauma or disorder.
The Abilities First Fund purchases physical rehabilitation equipment and aids that allow those with physical limitations to live life more fully and integrate in the community, workplace, or school.
Please complete the applications and mail them to Miller Dwan Foundation.
Designated Funds
Eligible entities include:
Internal departments focusing on the historical specialty areas of Miller-Dwan and Polinsky; and Solvay Hospice House.
Designated Funds are used for specific health areas and have been created through the generosity of numerous community individuals and employees. Funds are used for purchases or projects that assist in patient care and comfort, including new equipment, environmental improvements, patient and family education and staff education.
Please complete the applications and mail them to Miller Dwan Foundation.
