Who receives grants from the Foundation?

The Foundation makes grants primarily to non-profit institutions in the medical sciences. Unsolicited proposals are not currently accepted.

Grants awarded in 2010

The Weil Foundation Board awarded educational grants to 11 non profit institutions.

See the list of recipients.

Grants awarded in 2008-2009

Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson $400,000

At the forefront of efforts to develop new medical residencies that incorporate integrative medicine with conventional training is the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. This center has trained more physicians in integrative medicine than any institution in the United States. It is a source of new ideas and new curricular models for all who seek to advance integrative medicine through training. Its more than 500 alumni have taken leadership positions in medical education at medical schools and other centers nationwide. Grant support from the Weil Foundation has helped meet the cost of developing the Integrative Family Medicine program. The Center (formerly the Program in Integrative Medicine) was founded by Dr. Weil, who continues to serve (unpaid) as its director.

University of Arizona Foundation, Tucson $500,000

The Weil Foundation in 2007 made the first of four equal payments to create a $1-million endowment at the University of Arizona Foundation. In 2008 and 2009 the second and third of these payments were made. Interest earned by the endowment fund will be paid each year to the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine.

Program in Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona $60,000
Carolinas Medical Center $4,500
University of Connecticut, School of Medicine $30,000
University of Connecticut, AMSA Integrative Med program $15,000
Hennepin County Medical Center $15,000
Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency $15,000
Maine Medical Center, Family Medicine Residency $27,500
University of North Dakota, Center for Family Medicine $15,000
University of Texas, Medical Branch $15,000
University of Wisconsin, Family Medicine $24,000
Society for Integrative Oncology $5,000

Institutions receiving grants prior to 2008
Prior to 2008, grants were awarded to some of the institutions described above and to the Consortium of Academic Centers for Integrative Medicine, the Section of Integrative Medicine at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center; the Rosenthal Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine at Columbia University; Oregon Health and Science University Integrative Family Medicine Residency and the American Botanical Council.

How to apply for a grant

The Foundation does not currently accept unsolicited proposals. Instead the Foundation identifies and approaches organizations doing work that advances its present strategy. By this policy, the Foundation hopes to minimize the amount of needless work done by applicants. If a medical center or other institution believes that it is pursuing work exactly aligned with the present strategy of the Foundation and has not been invited to apply, they may contact the Foundation with a brief letter of inquiry at info@weilfoundation.org.