Transforming Hospice and Palliative Care: Announcing Elea Institute's 2024 Grants
Elea Institute is proud to announce its 2024 grant awards—six investments in organizations working to advance hospice and palliative care access, innovation, and quality. These grants reflect our three strategic pillars and represent our commitment to building a care ecosystem where every patient and caregiver receives the support they deserve.
Improving Access to Quality Care
Supporting Lightways' expansion of pediatric hospice services with resources for maintenance, equipment, and staffing, enabling more children and families to receive compassionate care at home.
Funding caregiver training and advance planning resources to ensure families are prepared and supported throughout the care journey, helping patients remain in their preferred care setting.
Advancing Research, Education, and Training
A partnership establishing an innovation awards program encouraging Illinois hospice organizations to implement chronic care management services and pilot new models of care delivery.
Launching a music therapy program for pediatric patients, adding an important therapeutic dimension to end-of-life care for children and their families.
Expanding education services for hospice and palliative care professionals across Illinois, building a more skilled and supported workforce to serve patients statewide.
Supporting the growth of Loyola's palliative care team and residency training programs, investing in the next generation of palliative care specialists and academic leaders.
Our Commitment
These grants represent more than funding—they represent Elea Institute's belief that systemic change happens through strategic, sustained investment in the people and organizations doing the work every day. We are proud to stand alongside these grantees as partners in building a more equitable, compassionate care system.
We look forward to sharing their progress and continuing to grow our grantmaking in the years ahead. To learn more about our current grant opportunities, visit our Grant Applications page.