Youth mental health, healthy living focus of Mary Rutan Foundation’s Wellness Grant Program

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025-2026 Mary Rutan Foundation Community Wellness Grant program. 

The purpose of the grant program is to foster community partnerships in the promotion and support of a healthier Logan County, by addressing areas of health-related risk and need in the community.

Mental health continues to be identified as one of the highest priorities in Logan County in periodic Community Health Assessments. Additionally, the majority of respondents of the survey named obesity and healthy lifestyle choices as a moderate or very serious issue.

To address these concerns, youth mental health and youth healthy living were selected as the focus areas for grant requests ranging from $500 to $5,000 during the 2025-2026 grant cycle.  

“Mary Rutan Foundation is committed to the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve, especially that of our youth,” said Tammy Gump, foundation chief operating officer. 

“We believe we can be most successful through community partnerships focused on targeted initiatives. Area schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are invited to join us in our pursuit of a healthier Logan County.”

Applications and all required documentation must be submitted by midnight on Oct. 8, 2025. The application may be accessed on the Mary Rutan Health website at https://www.maryrutan.org/forms/community-wellness-grant-application/ and must be submitted electronically.

The Mary Rutan Foundation Community Wellness Grant program began in 2014. Since then, nearly $490,000 has been awarded to community partners addressing health and wellness needs identified in Logan County. Several of these programs continue in our community today, sustained through new partnerships and funding resources.

Questions regarding the grant or qualification guidelines may be directed to Mary Rutan Foundation at (937) 599-7003 or via email at tammy.gump@maryrutan.org.