Resident Wellness Grants

Supporting the health, well-being, and resilience of Pennsylvania's osteopathic residents.

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. In 2025, more than $25,000 was awarded to fund 51 resident wellness activities across Pennsylvania.

Grant Award
$500
Application Status
Closed Until Fall 2026

Grant Timeline

October 10, 2025
Grant applications open
November 13, 2025
Grant proposals due
December 2025
Grant notification
January 1 – May 31, 2026
Program/project activity period
Within Two Weeks of Program Completion
Results/outcome report and survey responses due

Eligibility & Program Guidelines

  • Residency program must be located in Pennsylvania.
  • The applicant must be a POMA member.
  • POMA Membership Requirement: At least 25% of residents in the applicant residency program must be members of POMA.
  • 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, and whitewater rafting. Please contact POMA if you have questions about whether your proposed activity qualifies.
  • Support of the program director is required for ongoing wellness activities following completion of the funded program.
  • Grant funds may not be used for overhead, facilities, and administrative (F&A) costs.
  • A complete reconciliation report must be submitted on time. Failure to submit a complete report will disqualify the residency program from eligibility the following year.
  • If any aspect of an approved program changes after the grant is awarded, modifications must be reviewed and approved by POMA before the activity is held.
  • To encourage collegiality with POMA and POMA Foundation physician leaders, POMA/POMAF representatives may attend funded activities to demonstrate support for the program.
  • POMA is not liable for any loss or risk associated with the activity.

Required Grant Support Statement

“This program is supported by a grant provided by the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA) and funded by the POMA Foundation.”

Have Questions?

Questions about the Resident Wellness Grant Program or whether a proposed activity qualifies? Contact Angie Halaja-Henriques at [email protected].

Resident Wellness Event Summaries 2022–2025

See how Pennsylvania residency programs have used POMA Foundation wellness grants to support their residents.