Chapter Grants
SOMA Foundation Chapter Grant 2025
The Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) Foundation has created the SOMA Foundation Grant Program to promote osteopathic medicine on a local level. SOMA Foundation is able to financially support individual SOMA chapter projects that promote the mission of SOMA and the AOA while furthering an understanding of osteopathic medicine in our communities through the generous support of Foundation donors. Awards are limited to $500 per school to allow each SOMA chapter the opportunity to take advantage of this program. However, there is only a maximum budget of $2,000 per year and awards are given on a first come, first served basis.
Deadline: Rolling Applications
**Please read the Information Guide for full eligibility criteria**
Any questions, please reach out to the Director of Scholarships and Grants, Grace Hwang at scholarships-grants@studentdo.com
How to Apply for a Chapter Grant
Necessary Forms
Steps to Grant Approval
Brainstorm Ideas: Focus on projects related to osteopathic principles and practices that benefit your school, classmates, or community. Aim to make a significant impact.
Research the Plan: Investigate logistics and document exact costs. You can apply for a $500 maximum for each chapter.
Submit Initial Grant Request (IGR): Fill out the IGR form. Be detailed to increase your chances of approval. The IGR must be submitted by a SOMA Chapter Board member.
Wait for Review: Grant reviews can take up to a month. Be patient.
Receive Notification and Funds: Once approved, you’ll be notified via email. Submit the Reimbursement Form with receipts for verification. Expect your check within 10-14 days.
Complete Your Project: After completing your project, fill out the Project Summary Form and email it along with event photos to the Director of Scholarships and Grants. This helps sustain the grant program and showcases your efforts.
SOMA Foundation SOMA Osteopathic Medical Education (OMED) Grant 2024
Grant proposals from invited COMs should endeavor to support a significant current matter or community need, for example, a public health or preventive medicine issue. The inclusion criteria and specifications are intentionally broad to encourage creativity and innovation in this space.
The grant(s) will be used to create a program or project deemed “new and innovative” that addresses a significant, current community need and that can also be replicated in other chapters across the country, once determined successful.
Your proposal should aim to achieve these four goals:
Positively impact the COM and/or local community and residential population
Promote local and national camaraderie among Osteopathic medical students
Demonstrate how philanthropy can support and elevate healthcare agendas
Instill a sense of leadership, responsibility, and commitment to the local community
Any questions, please reach out to the Director of Scholarships and Grants, Samantha Williams at scholarships-grants@studentdo.com