The Hearst Foundations are committed to supporting programs that seek to improve and assure access to quality health care for underserved populations in both urban and rural areas. Grants are awarded primarily to leading regional hospitals, medical centers and specialized medical institutions, such as children's and women's hospitals. The Foundations support direct medical services that promote wellness, prevention and rehabilitation. Primary areas of interest include cancer, perinatology, pediatrics, women's health, and healthcare for the elderly and the disabled. A small number of grants are made to support medical research, primarily in the areas of cancer and pediatric neuromotor disabilities. In addition, the Foundations have established several endowments at leading medical research institutions to provide young scientific investigators with research fellowships. If you are submitting a request in the Health category, please include the following information, where appropriate, in addition to the General Proposal Requirements: - The percentage of care paid for by Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance - The percentage of unreimbursable charity care your organization provides - The degree to which risk factors play a part in the community you serve, e.g. infant mortality rates, teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, domestic violence, incidence of disease, environmental factors, geographic barriers, lack of access to health care, poverty rates, unemployment, homelessness, etc. Back to top