As a general rule, The Merck Office of Corporate Philanthropy and The Merck Company Foundation do not support the following types of programs and/or organizations.

• Individuals and for-profit organizations
• Political organizations, campaigns and activities
• Fraternal/labor/veteran organizations and activities
• Religious organizations or groups whose activities are primarily sectarian in purpose  (programs open to the community or providing a community benefit may qualify for funding)
• Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, veteran's status or disability
• Capital or building campaigns, including new construction and renovation of facilities
• Endowments, including academic chairs
• Media (e.g., radio, TV, film, webcast) productions
• Basic or clinical research projects, such as epidemiological studies, clinical trials or other pharmaceutical studies
• Direct medical care, including medical screening or testing and the purchase of medications, devices or biologics
• Meetings, conferences, symposia or workshops
• Unrestricted general support
• Fellowship/tuition support for training purposes intended for a specific individual or institution
• Programs that directly support marketing and/or sales objectives of the Company
• Fund-raising events such as concerts, sporting events, annual appeals or membership drives and benefit dinners or galas (unrelated to organizations whose mission reflects OC/TMCF strategic priorities)

The content on this page was last modified on September 15, 2009.

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