The CCME Foundation is dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities through charitable grants. Founded in 1984, their mission is centered on enhancing healthcare quality for Carolinians by investing in people and communities, supporting its ongoing commitment through grantmaking to non-profit organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina.
The CCME Foundation provides charitable grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 annually to non-profit organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina working on projects that aim to improve healthcare quality and equity. These projects may be service, demonstration, education, or clinical programs that lead to significant improvements in healthcare outcomes. The foundation emphasizes programs with clear goals, measurable outcomes, and the potential to significantly enhance access to healthcare and the quality of health services. Priority is given to initiatives that target the unserved and underserved populations, focus on improving understanding of health issues, promote healthy lifestyles, ensure culturally and linguistically appropriate care, foster consumer-centered decision-making, and improve patient safety.