Determination of Need (DoN) Funding
UMass Memorial Medical Center works with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to adhere to the state’s Determination of Need (DoN) program. This program encourages health systems to invest in community wellness efforts when they have a planned capital building project.
DoN programs require health systems to contribute 5% of building expenses in the form of grants to local nonprofit organizations offering community health initiatives. As part of the DoN program, the Medical Center recently awarded nearly $5 million to local nonprofits. These groups offer a wide range of programs and...