Community Enhancing GrantsSupporting DO-driven initiatives that improve public health, build healthcare team skill sets, and expand practice-level quality improvement and practice-based research to improve patient care across Pennsylvania.
Don’t miss out! Join the POMA Foundation mailing list to receive Foundation updates and grant announcements. This grant program supports projects that address a pressing need or present a unique approach to an ongoing challenge and have the potential to make a lasting impact in the community. Grant activities benefit patients, osteopathic physicians, and their communities. Eligibility & Program DetailsEligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations or have a fiscal sponsorship agreement with a nonprofit. Additional details about the grant program, the application process, and contact information for questions are included in the RFP. The POMA Foundation is excited to engage directly with those supporting the osteopathic profession, its principles, and its practices to support projects that impact the community. POMA Foundation Grantee SpotlightSaint Joseph’s University, Institute of Clinical Bioethics, Philadelphia DESCRIPTION: Interdisciplinary medical care teams provide free health assessments in high-trust environments such as places of worship, consulates, and community organizations, where immigrants—including those who are undocumented—can feel at ease without fear of deportation. Clinics operate monthly and serve approximately 5,000 patients annually.
LATEST UPDATE: From October 16, 2025, to March 1, 2026, 16 clinics were held at:
ICE IMPACT: Clinics still average 80–100 patients despite slight declines. Trust and church-based settings remain key to participation.
Learn More: Institute of Clinical Bioethics Health Promoter Clinic – Kensington (Feb 14, 2026)  |
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