PHILADELPHIA, PA — GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) has awarded $2 million to 16 nonprofit organizations nationwide as part of its COiMMUNITY Initiative, intensifying efforts to improve immunization education, access, and uptake across the United States.
The 2025 grants support state, regional, and national groups working to address barriers to vaccination, from community engagement and provider training to infrastructure and public awareness. Now in its third year, the COiMMUNITY Initiative is expanding further, with GSK planning to distribute $3 million in grants in 2026 for projects aimed at strengthening vaccine communication and delivery for people of all ages.
Leonard Friedland, vice president of scientific affairs and public health for vaccines at GSK, said the funded organizations approach immunization challenges from different angles but share a common objective of keeping prevention front and center while translating purpose into action.
Among this year’s recipients is The J.A.M.I.E. Group, which is using the grant to expand advocacy and education around meningococcal disease, a rare but potentially deadly illness. Even with treatment, about one in 10 people diagnosed with meningitis die, and roughly one in five suffer long-term disabilities. College-age young adults are among those at highest risk.
Jamie and Patsy Schanbaum, cofounders of The J.A.M.I.E. Group, said the disease can alter lives within hours despite being vaccine-preventable. They said the funding will support collaboration with city and state officials in New York to raise awareness and promote prevention.
Another grantee, Immunize Colorado, is applying behavioral science to train healthcare providers, educators, front desk staff, and public health professionals on how to communicate more effectively about vaccines during routine interactions. Executive Director Susan Lontine said the program focuses on short, skills-based sessions designed to help busy healthcare teams listen to concerns, respond with empathy, and guide patients toward informed vaccination decisions.
Other 2025 grant recipients include the American College of Physicians, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, American Pharmacists Association, Arkansas Immunization Action Coalition, Association of Immunization Managers, Health Betterment Initiative, Indiana Immunization Coalition, National Council on Aging, Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association, Sepsis Alliance, The Arizona Partnership for Immunization, UNITY Consortium, and Voices for Vaccines.
Looking ahead, GSK said it will award $3 million in COiMMUNITY Initiative grants in 2026 to support efforts focused on increasing adult immunization rates through education, outreach, and access. Eligible organizations may submit proposals on a rolling basis through mid-November 2026 at gskgrants.com.
Launched in 2023, the COiMMUNITY Initiative combines grant funding with data transparency through Vaccine Track, an interactive tool providing real-time adult immunization data to inform public health decisions. To date, GSK has committed $5 million to community organizations nationwide, aiming to close vaccination gaps and strengthen prevention efforts across the country.
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