Community Engagement and Investments

Health starts in our communities. So does change.

For too long, systemic barriers have kept millions of Americans from better health. AstraZeneca is working to change that by investing in community-driven solutions that expand access, improve affordability and drive better outcomes. Through our ACT on Health Equity Community Investment programs, we’re helping reimagine how care reaches the people and places that need it most.

Our approach to community investment

AstraZeneca takes a comprehensive approach to community investment, supporting solutions that address health disparities from multiple angles. From empowering local innovators through the Community Solutions Challenge to advancing impact through the AstraZeneca Foundation, we invest in programs that meet communities where they are to expand access, improve affordability and drive better health outcomes.

Community Solutions Challenge

The Community Solutions Challenge (CSC), launched in 2021, advances health equity by supporting community-based 501(c) organizations that address the social, cultural and linguistic needs of communities facing barriers to care and opportunity. To date, CSC has provided more than $3.7 million to over 160 local nonprofit programs working to reduce health disparities and expand opportunities in STEM.

The 2026 application window is now closed.

Community Solutions Challenge Awardee Highlights

The Community Solutions Challenge empowers organizations to turn local insight into lasting impact. Across the country, grant recipients are advancing health equity through solutions designed for the unique needs of their communities. Explore a few of the organizations leading the way.

Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL)

AJSOCAL's Health Access Program helps reduce linguistic, cultural and systemic barriers to healthcare information and services through their Health Access Resource Hub, now available in 15 languages.

Food for Free Committee

Food For Free improves access to healthy food through establishing innovative programming and partnerships to overcome barriers and strengthen the community food system. They believe that access to healthy food is a fundamental right.

eClose Institute

eClose Institute’s mission is to make medically relevant scientific discoveries using an education platform that embraces equality and empowers participants to contribute ideas, life experience and experimental data to improve disease treatment.

AstraZeneca Foundation

Established in 1993, the AstraZeneca Foundation supports nonprofit organizations through strategic grantmaking and capacity-building efforts to advance health equity and community wellbeing. Over the past year, its grant awardees reached more than 29,000 individuals, helping improve health outcomes and confidence navigating the healthcare system.

The Foundation is a separate legal entity from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals with distinct legal guidelines.