Wellness Grants

POMA is committed to creating and providing opportunities for open dialogue regarding personal well-being at all levels of the osteopathic profession. We promote osteopathic mental health and well-being through a grant program sponsored by POMA and funded by the POMA Foundation.

Resident Wellness Grants are a celebrated philanthropic activity of the POMA Foundation. Last year, more than $25,000 was awarded to fund 51 resident wellness activities across Pennsylvania.

Grant Award: $500

Status: The application window is currently OPEN.

Click Here to Submit an Application

NOTE: This is an online application only & must be completed in one sitting. It cannot be saved. Click the link above and scroll down to review the application questions.

Timeline Activities:
Grant Applications Open - October 10, 2025
Grant Proposals Due - November 13, 2025
Grant Notification - December 2025
Program/Project Time Frame - January 1, 2026 through May 31, 2026
Results/Outcome Report and Survey Responses - Not less than two (2) weeks following program completion.

Eligibility Criteria and Guidelines

Residency program must be located in Pennsylvania.
NEW: Applicant be a POMA member.
NEW: POMA Membership Requirement: At least 25% of residents in the applicant residency program must be members of POMA.
NEW: Must use the following support statement. “This program is supported by a grant provided by the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA) and funded by the POMA Foundation.”
No alcohol-related activities or high-risk activities will be approved. Examples of high-risk programs include but are not limited to Axe Throwing, Shooting Ranges, Whitewater Rafting, etc. Please inquire if you have questions about your activity.
Support of the program director for ongoing wellness activities following the completion of the funded program.
The grant does not allow for overhead/facilities and administrative (F&A) costs, nor should the funds be used for overhead/F&A costs.
Submit the reconciliation report on time. Failure to submit a complete reconciliation report disqualifies your program from eligibility in the following year.
If you change any aspect of your program after you’re awarded a grant, modifications must be reviewed and approved by POMA before you hold the activity.
To encourage collegiality with POMA and POMA Foundation physician leaders, POMA/POMAF representatives may attend your activity to demonstrate support for your program.
POMA is not liable for any loss or risk associated with the activity.

Have Questions? Please email [email protected], with any questions you have about POMA’s Resident Wellness Grant program, including if certain activities would qualify.