GRANT Requests

The UPMC Altoona Foundation will accept health related requests that support the community served by UPMC Altoona.

Grant requests from the community:

The UPMC Altoona Foundation will consider grant requests from nonprofit entities in the service area of UPMC Altoona. All requests must be directly health related. The Foundation typically does not award multiple grants in ensuing years. Please contact the foundation at UPMCAltFoundation@upmc.edu for details regarding a grant application.

Grant seekers from UPMC Altoona should email Ciera Kauffman at kauffmancl2@upmc.edu to receive an internal grant request form.

The UPMC Altoona Foundation has donated funds to provide new Hurst Jaws of LifeĀ® vehicle extraction tools to the Altoona Fire Department. The tools will enable fire rescue personnel to more quickly and safely extract victims from motor vehicle crashes.