Philanthropy
Philanthropy is an essential part of our approach to corporate responsibility. We support programs to help improve access to health and enhance the quality of life in our communities.
We strive to improve the health and well-being
of all people around the world
We envision a world where all people have access to the high-quality health care they need and deserve. That’s why we’re working tirelessly to reduce health disparities — preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence or opportunities to achieve optimal health — for people living in underserved communities. And we’re helping to build strong, vibrant communities where our employees live and work.
Guiding Principles and Priorities
We invest in philanthropic programs aligned with our guiding principles and priorities.
Guiding principles
Our guiding principles shape our program investments and partnerships
Our key principles are to:
- Address global health needs where we can have a substantial impact
- Promote health equity by addressing health disparities in underserved communities
- Collaborate with diverse partners to build healthier, stronger communities
- Leverage our resources – financial, product and expertise – to achieve greater positive impact on health outcomes
Philanthropy priorities
Philanthropic priorities direct the focus of our programs
We prioritize areas of global health need where we can use our expertise to make a difference. We also focus on strengthening communities around the world where we operate. Our priorities are:
- Reducing health disparities among people living with Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, diabetes and HIV/AIDS in underserved communities
- Strengthening health systems to improve the delivery of high-quality care
- Empowering patients to better manage their health by helping them overcome social and environmental barriers to care
- Supporting local nonprofit organizations in our communities and sharing employees’ expertise through
- Volunteerism
PROVISION OF FUNDING BY MERCK CANADA
Merck Canada has two portals: One for Charitable Contributions, donations and grants and another for Sponsorships. Please review the eligibility criteria to ensure you are submitting your request in the appropriate portal. Requests submitted in the incorrect portal will not be processed and will be rejected.
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS, DONATIONS AND GRANTS
Charitable Contributions/Donations are for activities of organizations designed to benefit and improve individuals mentally, morally and physically, such as, poverty relief, humanitarian aid, access to education, community wellbeing and health, etc. Merck Canada provides funding to support philanthropic or community-related initiatives.
Only requests from Registered Charities having a registration number issued by the Canada Revenue Agency can be considered for this type of support.
Examples of Charitable Contributions:
- Charity events
- Fundraising activity
Grants are a provision of value/funding to support independent medical care or educational activities, where Merck Canada has no involvement or participation in the activity where Merck Canada receives nothing in return.
Merck Canada provides financial assistance to legally registered not-for-profit Canadian organizations, for programs that are aligned with our three priority areas: health care, science education and related community-based charitable initiatives.
Examples of Grants:
- HCP or Patient educational tools or learning program;
- Journal Clubs/Rounds;
- Fellowships;
- Awards (i.e., university awards to students in pharmacy and medicine; in recognition/support of research and medicine programs/achievements, etc.)
Online Process:
- Only requests submitted through our online system will be considered for review
- You must submit your request at least 45 days in advance of your activity/event start date
- Please note that you will need to provide a 'decision by date’ in the portal. This date is to help Merck triage the requests appropriately. However, it doesn’t bind Merck Canada to provide a response by this date. Merck Canada cannot support organizations that are owned by one single individual.
- Please note that the Merck Canada online system can only support requests for Human Health
- Please note that the Merck Canada online system can only support requests from Canadian Organizations
SPONSORSHIPS
Sponsorships are defined as funding to a third-party institution, association or organization in support of an event, meeting, program or other type of project that is related to medical education, scientific information sharing, or other related information sharing where Merck Canada receives tangible benefits (For ex: booth space, opportunities to display company banners, opportunity to conduct an ancillary meeting, or other opportunities).
Examples of Sponsorships:
- Sponsorship of Scientific, medical or educational third-party activity or event Conference; Congresses; Symposia
- Sponsorship of an association’s e-learning tool project
- Sponsorship of an institution’s scientific web site
- Sponsorship of an association’s CME program.
Online Process:
- Only requests submitted through our online system will be considered for review
- You must submit your request at least 45 days in advance of your activity/event start date
- Please note that you will need to provide a ‘decision by date’ in the portal. This date is to help Merck triage the requests appropriately. However, it doesn’t bind Merck Canada to provide a response by this date.
- Merck Canada cannot support organizations that are owned by one single individual.
- The Merck Sponsorship Portal can only support requests for Human Health
- The Merck Sponsorship Portal can only support requests from Canadian Organizations
MERCK FOR MOTHERS
Merck for Mothers is Merck ’s global initiative to help create a world where no woman has to die while giving life.
PRODUCT DONATIONS
We don’t just develop new medicines and vaccines, we work hard to help get them to the people who need them. We donate our medicines and vaccines to address specific health needs in communities with limited access to health care and in humanitarian crises.
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