Application Procedures

Between January 1 and May 1 of the year, submit a thorough request outlining the project or proposal.  The letter should be limited to three pages and include the following:

•     Legal name of organization, office and mailing address and phone number of applicant contact person.

•     Date of establishment and brief history.

•     Purpose and specific amount of grant requested with itemized budget information.

•     Identification of individuals administering the project.

•     Expected goals/outcomes and time frame.

•     A copy of the organization’s 501(c)(3) IRS determination letter.

The Foundation awards grants in August and distributes the funds in December.  Occasionally the Board will consider awarding grants earlier in the year, but only when the timing and urgency of the project require early review and funding.

It is strongly recommended that grant applicants submit the initial proposal by May 1 so the Proposal Evaluation Committee can request additional information if necessary before the August 1 final deadline for final submissions.

The Foundation adheres to two deadlines for applications:

Proposals submitted by May 1 will receive a response either asking for additional information, or notice that the proposal will continue to be considered along with others, or notice that the proposal is declined.

Proposals submitted by August 1 will receive a response by September 30, but will not have the opportunity to submit additional information prior to board consideration.

Applicants are asked to cite specifically how the effectiveness of the proposed grant will be evaluated and grantees will be asked to provide thorough evaluations.

 

Georgia Health Foundation, Inc.

3050 Peachtree Road, Suite 270 - Atlanta, Georgia - 30305 - Telephone 404-636-2525 - Fax 404-659-4802

Typical Grants:   The Foundation awards relatively small, but impactful grants (generally less than $50,000) which fill an identified, unmet health need and result in direct, frontline impact.  The Foundation encourages proposals from community-based and rural non-profit organizations which serve diverse populations across the State of Georgia.  The Foundation favors prospects for sustainability and historically has chosen to fund many projects focused on women and children.

 

Generally, grants are approved for a single year.  Though organizations may reapply in subsequent years it is uncommon for an organization to receive grants in more than three consecutive years.

 

Convening on Health Related Issues:  The Board of Directors values the roles of convenor and collaborator.  At times the Foundation takes the initiative to convene leaders and funders to examine, elevate or address particular health-related issues; the Foundation hosts meetings for these purposes.  The Foundation also participates actively in the Philanthropic Collaborative for a Healthy Georgia and has a history of joining with others to fund programs which require greater investments to achieve desired impact. 

 

Special Initiatives:  The Board of Directors from time to time initiates conservations with non-profit organizations to explore opportunities for special initiatives which address broader health issues, develop or expand a model for replication or produce a desired “ripple effect” in impact.  The Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals for special initiatives.  The resulting grants may be larger than average and may be paid in multi-year installments.

 

Board Matching Gifts:  The Foundation provides matching gifts for Directors' contributions as determined by policy reviewed on a bi-annual basis.

Grant Criteria