Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation Grants (2026)
Grants Supporting Health, Education, Workforce Development, and Underserved Communities
The Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation provides funding to nonprofit organizations working to improve the health, well-being, and education of individuals and families. Grants support healthcare access, mental health services, scholarships, STEM education, workforce readiness, basic human needs, and other community-based programs.
Applicants must be located within or near a community where Perrigo operates or where a significant number of Perrigo employees reside. The Foundation accepts applications during two annual grant periods.
Organization: Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation
Support Type: Charitable grants and program funding
Geographic Focus: Communities near Perrigo operations or significant employee populations
Current Application Period: June 1–October 31, 2026
Current Deadline: October 31, 2026
About the Funder
The Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation is a private nonprofit foundation funded by Perrigo Company plc, a global provider of self-care and wellness products.
The Foundation’s mission is to provide financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance the health, well-being, and education of individuals and families in communities where Perrigo operates.
Its grantmaking is intended to improve access to quality health services, create educational opportunities, prepare people for employment, and address the needs of underserved and vulnerable populations.
What This Program Supports
Perrigo organizes its grantmaking around three primary leadership areas.
Health & Self-Care
The Foundation supports community-based healthcare organizations that improve access to quality and affordable services.
Priority activities include:
- Building the capacity and long-term stability of local healthcare nonprofits
- Improving the quality and accessibility of healthcare services
- Expanding mental health services, especially for children and families
- Providing healthcare and self-care education
- Supporting preventive and proactive wellness programs
- Helping children and families access reliable health information and services
Programs should demonstrate how their work will improve healthcare access, health education, prevention, or community wellness.
Education
Perrigo supports programs that help students pursue education, develop practical skills, and prepare for successful careers.
Scholarships
The Foundation supports scholarship programs that:
- Reduce the cost of postsecondary education
- Assist first-generation and low-income students
- Help local students who might not otherwise be able to continue their education
- Create access to STEM-related education and career pathways
Perrigo does not award grants directly to individual students. Scholarship requests should be submitted by eligible nonprofit or educational organizations administering the scholarship program.
Talent Development and Job Readiness
Supported programs may include:
- K–12 educational access
- Job-skills and employability training
- Career exploration and exposure
- Skilled-trades education
- Literacy programs
- Social and emotional development
- Programs that build motivation and confidence
- Career-readiness services for underemployed or unskilled adults
Perrigo is interested in programs that improve graduation and employment outcomes, expand access to advanced education, and help participants build sustainable career pathways.
STEM Education
STEM-related priorities include:
- Advancing STEM curricula and classroom resources
- Increasing student engagement with STEM subjects
- Encouraging interest in STEM-related careers
- Expanding access to advanced education and technical career pathways
Community Engagement & Well-Being
Perrigo supports programs that help underserved and vulnerable populations access essential services and basic necessities.
Priority areas include:
- Food access and food banks
- Housing assistance
- Safety and security
- End-of-life support
- Essential social services
- Services for children and families
- Support for older adults
- Services for people with disabilities
- Programs serving economically disadvantaged populations
- Disaster relief and humanitarian assistance
The Foundation may also provide healthcare products through a separate product-donation application.
Geographic Focus
Applicants must be located within or near a community where Perrigo operates or where a significant number of Perrigo employees reside.
Publicly identifiable U.S. Perrigo locations include:
Michigan
- Allegan
- Grand Rapids
- Holland
New York
- Bronx
Ohio
- Covington
Vermont
- Georgia
Virginia
- Charlottesville
Wisconsin
- Eau Claire
New Jersey
- Morristown
This is not an official or comprehensive grant-eligibility list. Organizations should explain their connection to a Perrigo facility or employee community and confirm geographic eligibility before investing substantial time in an application.
Eligible Support Types
Perrigo may provide support for:
- Program and project expenses
- Capacity building for local healthcare organizations
- Healthcare access and education
- Mental health services
- Scholarships administered by eligible organizations
- Workforce-readiness and career-development programs
- K–12 and STEM education
- Skilled-trades education
- Food, housing, safety, and essential social services
- Disaster relief
- Programs serving underserved or vulnerable populations
Unrestricted general operating support is not eligible.
Eligibility & Requirements
To be considered for funding, an organization must:
- Hold current nonprofit or charitable status from the appropriate government entity
- Address at least one Perrigo grantmaking priority
- Be located within or near a community where Perrigo operates or where a significant number of employees reside
- Be able to track and report program results
- Complete the required digital grant application
- Submit no more than one application during any rolling 12-month period
Applicants should present a clearly defined program, intended population, use of funds, measurable objectives, and method for tracking results.
Ineligible Requests
The Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation does not fund:
- Unrestricted general operating support
- Individuals
- For-profit organizations
- Political organizations, campaigns, or candidates
- Fraternal organizations
- Labor organizations
- Religious activities or programs using grant funds for religious purposes
- Clinical research, clinical trials, or clinical studies
- Continuing-education meetings or conferences for working professionals
- Fundraising galas
- Table sponsorships
- Projects intended to influence or advance Perrigo’s business
- Activities connected to the purchasing, prescribing, pricing, reimbursement, referral, or recommendation of Perrigo products
Funding Amounts
Perrigo does not publish a standard grant range.
Award amounts may vary according to the proposed program, geographic alignment, community need, anticipated outcomes, organizational capacity, and available Foundation resources.
Timeline & Review
📅 Grant Period 1: January 1–May 31
📅 Grant Period 2: June 1–October 31
📅 Current Deadline: October 31, 2026
📅 Application Limit: One application per organization during any rolling 12-month period
📅 Review Timeline: The Foundation Board typically meets within 45 business days after each application deadline
Applicants receive an email notification regarding the status of their application following the applicable Foundation Board meeting.
Application / Request Process
Applications must be submitted through Perrigo’s digital grant application system.
Before applying, organizations should be prepared to provide:
- Documentation of current nonprofit or charitable status
- A description of the organization and proposed program
- The community and population that will benefit
- A clear connection to a Perrigo operating or employee community
- Specific program activities and intended outcomes
- A program budget and proposed use of funds
- A method for measuring and reporting results
- An explanation of how the request aligns with Perrigo’s priorities
Because applicants may submit only one request during a rolling 12-month period, organizations should carefully select the program that most closely aligns with Perrigo’s priorities.
Apply directly:
➡️ https://perrigo.medcompli.com/
Program guidelines and additional information:
➡️ https://www.perrigo.com/building-healthier-communities-through-perrigo-company-charitable-foundation
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is a strong fit for organizations that:
- Operate near a Perrigo facility or employee community
- Improve access to healthcare or mental health services
- Provide health, wellness, or preventive-care education
- Help first-generation or low-income students pursue education
- Offer STEM education and career-exposure programs
- Prepare students or adults for employment
- Provide job-readiness or skilled-trades training
- Address food, housing, safety, or essential service needs
- Serve children, families, older adults, people with disabilities, or economically disadvantaged populations
- Can establish measurable objectives and track program results
Organizations without a clear geographic connection to Perrigo operations or employees may be less competitive.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Two annual application periods
Current Application Period: June 1–October 31, 2026
Current Deadline: October 31, 2026
Typical Decision Timeline: Within approximately 45 business days after the application deadline
Application Limit: One request during any rolling 12-month period
Geographic Priority: Perrigo operating and employee communities
Best Suited For: Local nonprofits providing measurable healthcare, education, workforce-readiness, STEM, or basic-needs programs
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