{"id":7566,"date":"2024-02-13T14:50:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T14:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/?page_id=7566"},"modified":"2025-09-15T21:22:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T21:22:25","slug":"philanthropy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/comp-overview\/sustainability-overview\/philanthropy\/","title":{"rendered":"Philanthropy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"mco-b2-hero-block-block_9e534e497a24663fdf7034b7a725ddb4\" class=\"mco-b2-hero-block full mccberg-block\">\n    <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-image-section \">\n\n                            <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-image-container \">\n                    <picture >\n\t<source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_441323547.jpeg?w=768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_441323547.jpeg?w=768\" >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_441323547.jpeg?h=768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_441323547.jpeg?h=768\" >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 1200px) and (max-width: 1919px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_441323547.jpeg?w=1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_441323547.jpeg?w=1200\" >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 1920px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_441323547.jpeg?w=1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_441323547.jpeg?w=1920\" >\n\t<img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_441323547.jpeg?w=1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"eager \" loading=\"eager\" \/>\n<\/picture>                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-image-container-two\">\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-content-section\">\n            <nav class=\"breadcrumbs wrapper text-descriptive\"aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"><\/nav>            \n                            <h1>Philanthropy<\/h1>\n            \n                            <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-description\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.teal {background: rgba(0,133,124, 0.1); padding-top: 2rem}\n.mxauto { margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; }\n@media (min-width: 1280px) {\n.mco-two-column-content-column {\n    grid-template-rows: 75% auto !important;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>We strive to improve the health and well-being <\/strong><br><strong>of all people around the world<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wrapper\">We envision a world where all people have access to the high-quality health care they need and deserve. That\u2019s why we\u2019re working tirelessly to reduce health disparities \u2014 preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence or opportunities to achieve optimal health \u2014 for people living in underserved communities. And we\u2019re helping to build strong, vibrant communities where our employees live and work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column full teal is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wrapper mxauto is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guiding Principles and Priorities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We invest in philanthropic programs aligned with our guiding principles and priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"7360\" height=\"4912\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_601928805.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11429\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guiding principles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our guiding principles shape our program investments and partnerships<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our key principles are to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Address global health needs where we can have a substantial impact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote health equity by addressing health disparities in underserved communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate with diverse partners to build healthier, stronger communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leverage our resources \u2014 financial, product and expertise \u2014 to achieve greater positive impact on health outcomes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4242\" height=\"2828\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_1255436583-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11437\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Philanthropy priorities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Philanthropic priorities direct the focus of our programs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reducing health disparities among people living with Alzheimer\u2019s disease, cancer, diabetes and HIV\/AIDS in underserved communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthening health systems to improve the delivery of high-quality care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empowering patients to better manage their health by helping them overcome social and environmental barriers to care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting local nonprofit organizations in our communities and sharing employees\u2019 expertise through&nbsp;volunteerism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column full is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wrapper mxauto\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PROVISION OF FUNDING BY MERCK CANADA<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Merck Canada has one portal for all requests related to sponsorships, charitable contributions, donations, and grants. Please review the eligibility criteria carefully to ensure you are submitting your request appropriately. To assist you in selecting the right proposal type, we offer an eligibility quiz designed to guide your submission and help determine the most suitable category for your request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cybergrants.com\/pls\/cybergrants\/quiz.display_question?x_gm_id=11212&amp;x_quiz_id=12904\">Provision of Funding Eligibility Quiz<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns wrapper mxauto is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8256\" height=\"4644\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_566982066-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11442\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cybergrants.com\/pls\/cybergrants\/ao_login.login?x_gm_id=11212&amp;x_proposal_type_id=104544\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS, DONATIONS AND GRANTS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5120\" height=\"2880\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_315208768-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11441\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cybergrants.com\/pls\/cybergrants\/ao_login.login?x_gm_id=11212&amp;x_proposal_type_id=104548\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SPONSORSHIPS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns wrapper mxauto is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Charitable Contributions\/Donations<\/strong> 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 well-being and health, etc. Merck Canada provides funding to support philanthropic or community-related initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only requests from<strong> Registered Charities<\/strong> having a <strong>registration number<\/strong> issued by the Canada Revenue Agency can be considered for this type of support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples of Charitable Contributions<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Charity events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fundraising activity&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grants<\/strong> are a provision of value\/funding to support independent medical care or educational activities, where Merck Canada <strong>has no involvement or participation in the activity<\/strong> where <strong>Merck Canada<\/strong> <strong>receives nothing in return<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples of Grants:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>HCP or Patient educational tools or learning program;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Journal Clubs\/Rounds;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fellowships;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awards (i.e., university awards to students in pharmacy and medicine; in recognition\/support of research and medicine programs\/achievements, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Online Process:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only requests submitted through our online system will be considered for review<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must submit your request <strong>at least 45 days<\/strong> in advance of your activity\/event start date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please note that you will need to provide a &#8216;decision by date\u2019 in the portal. This date is to help Merck triage the requests appropriately. However, it doesn\u2019t bind Merck Canada to provide a response by this date. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Merck Canada cannot support organizations that are owned by one single individual.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please note that the Merck Canada online system can only support requests for Human Health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please note that the Merck Canada online system can only support requests from Canadian Organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Sponsorships<\/strong> 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 <strong>where Merck Canada receives tangible benefits<\/strong> (e.g.: booth space, opportunities to display company banners, opportunity to conduct an ancillary meeting, or other opportunities).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples of Sponsorships:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sponsorship of Scientific, medical or educational third-party activity or an event, a conference; a congresses; a symposia&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sponsorship of an association\u2019s e-learning tool project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sponsorship of an institution\u2019s scientific website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sponsorship of an association\u2019s CME program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Online Process:<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only requests submitted through our online system will be considered for review.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must submit your request&nbsp;<strong>at least 45 days<\/strong>&nbsp;in advance of your activity\/event start date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please note that you will need to provide a \u2018decision by date\u2019 in the portal. This date is to help Merck triage the requests appropriately.&nbsp; However, it doesn\u2019t bind Merck Canada to provide a response by this date.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Merck Canada cannot support organizations that are owned by one single individual.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Merck Sponsorship Portal can only support requests for Human Health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Merck Sponsorship Portal can only support requests from Canadian Organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column full teal is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"9504\" height=\"6336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_537001642.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11432\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MERCK FOR MOTHERS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Merck&nbsp;for Mothers is&nbsp;Merck&nbsp;\u2019s global initiative to help create a world where no woman has to die while giving life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merckformothers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Learn more about this initiative<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6500\" height=\"4333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_250361452.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11443\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PRODUCT DONATIONS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We don\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/comp-overview\/esg-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read our ESG report to learn more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mco-three-column-content-block-block_95b2099f6ec13e6e2d29a043b91d8fe8\"\n     class=\"mco-three-column-content-block mccberg-block\">\n\n\t        <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-heading-container\">\n            <h2>Related Links<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\t\n    <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-columns-container\">\n\n                <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-column\"\n             role=\"link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/comp-overview\/\" data-target=\"_blank\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" title=\"https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/comp-overview\/\"        >\n     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