Foundation Programs

Donations to the ACC Foundation power programs transforming the future of heart health for all. Our programs are creating global change, empowering future leaders and advancing science.

You Can Create The Change

You can create the change. Do you have an idea for a program you'd like to fund?

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Global Research Awards

The William A. Zoghbi Research Award Initiative provides a springboard for innovative new research in countries outside the US by supporting visionary cardiovascular investigators with research funds.

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Emerging Faculty

The Emerging Faculty suite of programs train and inspire the next generation of teachers and educators through immersive mentorship and training.

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Benevolence Fund

The Benevolence Fund provides one-time emergency financial support to medical students, residents and trainees facing an unexpected hardship.

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Rural Health Programs

Programs like the Rural CV Health Initiative and Thad Waites Rural CV Fellowship are reducing CV disparities in rural and underserved populations through education, community engagement and workforce development.

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Observership Programs

The Hani K. Najm Observership Program connects early career cardiologists in the Middle East and Africa to opportunities to shadow practicing cardiologists at a US hospital.

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Mentorship Programs

Programs like the ACC Internal Medicine Cardiology and Young Scholars Programs are empowering leaders in cardiology through mentorship and connection.

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Ready to Make a Lasting Difference?

Join us in investing in the people and ideas changing the future of cardiology. Choose available funds to direct your gift, or select 'area of greatest need' to allow the ACC to direct your funds where it is needed most.