Welcome to the Merck Better Care, Healthy Communities Funding System in Canada.

Merck believes that its responsibility as a corporation extends beyond its primary business, which is to respond to health needs of society through the discovery and development of innovative medicines and vaccines. Our mission entails something more: not only are we committed to the health, safety and well-being of those who take our medicines, but also to our employees, neighbors and others in the communities in which we have a presence. We cannot succeed as a business unless we live up to this promise.

The philanthropic outreach of Merck is guided by three strategic priorities: advance scientific knowledge and education, improve health care in Canada, and support communities. We will evaluate requests for support that are aligned with our strategic priorities.

IMPORTANT:  Please note that Merck requires adequate time for the review process; as such, requests must be submitted at least 45 days prior to the program/activity “Start Date” or the “Response Required by Date” if this date is earlier. Requests submitted outside these requirements will not be considered.

Please note that applications for 2024 funding of charitable donations are closed. Funding requests may be submitted for 2025 activities only, and will only be assessed starting January 1, 2025.

If you are a new user, you will first have to register and complete your profile information – please click on the “Create” button below.

If you are already registered, please enter your username and password below.

For Animal Health, please submit grant requests if you are a part of a Canadian University/College. For all other organizations, please contact your local Merck Animal Health Representative.

IMPORTANT - Only legally registered Canadian not-for-profit organizations can be considered for support. Validation of legal status will be done and submitted requests from organizations that do not qualify will be declined.