Meadows New Foundation Grant Program 2025

Mission: A nonprofit social welfare organization (501(c)(4)) dedicated to improving the health and well-being of communities in Toombs, Montgomery, and Wheeler counties, Georgia.

Geographic Scope: Toombs, Montgomery, and Wheeler counties in Georgia

Established: May 1, 2021, following the sale of Meadows Health Alliance assets to HCA Healthcare. The Foundation is independent with no affiliation to HCA Healthcare or the former Meadows Healthcare Foundation.

Funding Priorities

• Improve access to quality care: Fund projects that incorporate services aligned with MNF mission, with integrated focus on improving access and reducing disparities
• Focus on vulnerable and high-risk populations: Prioritize services for populations at high-risk for poor health outcomes
• Reduce barriers to care: Address barriers including geographic location, transportation, language discrimination, health literacy, and financial/social factors
• Social determinants of health: Promote use of funds to improve direct access to healthcare and activities addressing social determinants of health and well-being

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants MUST answer YES to ALL of the following:

• Are you a charity or non-profit 501(c)(3) organization?
• Are you based in Montgomery, Toombs, or Wheeler County?
• Do you offer health services or health education?

Additional Requirements:

• Organizations must have existed for at least 12 months
• Current or former grantees must have approved 6-month or 12-month program reports

Ineligible Uses of Funds

• Direct Foundation payment for Meadows HCA services
• Campaigns to elect candidates to public office
• Organization endowment campaigns or debt reduction
• Building funds
• Fundraising events
• Start-up costs for new organizations or organizations that have existed for less than 12 months

Grant Details

• Number of grants available (2025): 5 grants
• Award amount: Up to $70,000 each
• Funding cycle: 2025-2026
• Program timeline: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Contact Information

• Phone: 912-937-4440
• Email: angiea@meadowsnewfoundation.org, smclendon@meadowsnewfoundation.org
• Website: meadowsnewfoundation.org

Background

Meadows New Foundation was established to receive proceeds from the sale of Meadows Health Alliance assets in April 2021. The Foundation is governed by an independent, volunteer Board of Directors comprised of Georgia residents and local leaders. The Board is self-nominating and term-limited. The Foundation gathers community input through Listening Engagements with nonprofit and community leaders to identify local needs and shape grantmaking priorities. Grant cycles align with investment returns to ensure long-term sustainability.

How to Apply

Application Period: August 15, 2025 – October 1, 2025

Application Method: Submit online through the Meadows New Foundation grant portal at Apply Here (direct portal link available on website)

Required Information

The webinar overview indicates applications include sections covering:

• Organization information and background
• Project/program description
• Budget and budget narrative
• Alignment with foundation priorities
• Supporting documents (specific requirements covered in webinar)

Supporting Resources

• Grant Application Webinar: Scheduled August 21, 2025 (registration link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c1b2ee6b-4597-4cb4-82b6-0b6535295896@0129f809-65f9-4bac-9b4c-32e49434bf7d)
• Webinar Replay: Available September 17, 2025
• Both webinar sessions provide detailed breakdown of each application section, required information types, and supporting documents needed

Support & Assistance

Contact for application questions:

• Angie A.: angiea@meadowsnewfoundation.org
• S. McLendon: smclendon@meadowsnewfoundation.org
• Phone: 912-937-4440

Timeline

• August 1, 2025: 2025-2026 grant information becomes available
• August 15, 2025: Application period opens
• October 1, 2025: Application deadline
• December 1, 2025: Award announcement
• January 1 – December 31, 2026: Funded program timeline