Georgia Health Foundation Grant

Georgia Health Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Georgia Health Foundation
Amount: US $10,000 - US $30,000
Last Updated: April 23, 2025

Summary

The Georgia Health Foundation Grant, established in 1985, supports nonprofits in Georgia addressing local health issues while encouraging collaboration. Grants are awarded to organizations eligible under IRS guidelines, focusing on charitable, scientific, or educational purposes. Applicants are urged to propose sustainable programs with regional or national health impacts. Note that the application deadline is June 1, with initial reviews in July. The foundation typically does not fund capital projects or campaigns.

Overview

NOTE: The application deadline has changed. All proposals must be submitted no later than June 1 for initial consideration in July. General Information The Georgia Health Foundation was created in 1985 through the conversion of the Georgia Medical Plan, Georgia’s first nonprofit health maintenance organization, to an independent, private foundation. The Georgia Health Foundation helps nonprofits address health issues of local importance and/or leverage opportunities to focus on regional or national health issues. Grantmaking Priorities The Foundation is dedicated to improving the health of Georgians and awards grants within a broad range of health-related areas to organizations operating exclusively for charitable, scientific, and/or educational purposes. Applicants are encouraged to address health issues of local importance and/or opportunities to address regional or national health issues. Collaboration, cooperation, and joint ventures among organizations are encouraged. While the Foundation should not be considered a source of continuing support, it seeks to encourage programs that have a high potential of sustaining impact.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants are awarded only to organizations within the State of Georgia and which are eligible as determined by the Internal Revenue Service.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not typically support capital projects or campaigns.