Georgia Health Grants

The Robert W. Woodruff Foundation seeks to improve the quality of life in Georgia by investing in health, education, economic opportunity and community vitality. Donor Name: Robert W. Woodruff Foundation State: Georgia County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Geographic Restrictions The Foundation will not consider grants to organizations without a presence in Georgia. The majority of the grants are made to organizations located and operating in metro Atlanta. No funding is provided for human services outside of metro Atlanta, defined by the United Way of Greater Atlanta to include Butts, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale counties. The Foundation will occasionally consider grants to significant institutions and initiatives in communities throughout Georgia. Eligibility Criteria  Your organization may be eligible for a grant if it: Is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Is located or operating in Georgia. Aligns with the Foundation’s program interests in Health, Education, Environment, Human Services, Arts & Culture or Community Development. Successful grant applicants share these characteristics: Strong executive and volunteer leadership. Track record of sustainable operations. Broad base of financial support. Proven program effectiveness. For more information, visit RWWF.

Cobb & Douglas Public Health offers Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Partnership Grants to assist community partners with implementing initiatives that support the 2023-2027 CHIP for Cobb and Douglas Counties. Donor Name: Cobb & Douglas Public Health State: Georgia County: Cobb County (GA), Douglas County (GA) Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants Deadline: 05/23/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: For each strategic priority, the CHIP identifies goal areas of focus with corresponding strategies to achieve the goals. The goal areas are: access to health care; healthy behaviors (e.g. physical activity, healthy sexual behaviors, worksite wellness programs, chronic disease prevention programs, and reducing youth tobacco use); healthy eating; maternal and infant health; and mental and behavioral health. Funding Information Awards will not exceed $25,000 per applicant. Funding requests less than or equal to $5,000 will not require a 1:1 match. Criteria Grants are being offered as seed money for sustainable, non-profit initiatives that support at least one identified CHIP strategy. Awardees must address the health of residents within Cobb County and/or Douglas County. Proposed Initiatives Must: Be new or expanded efforts to improve health equity; Be collaborative in nature, including a minimum of 1 partnership, to execute the proposed project Letters of support from partnering agencies are required with the application. Align with a goal area and strategy identified in the 2023-2027 CHIP; and Include policy development activities, systems-level improvements, orbuilt environment changes. Policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes make healthy choices practical and available to all community members. Residents can see the benefits of this funding long after the project is completed by changing laws, shaping physical landscapes, and ensuring sustainable community improvements are made. For more information, visit Cobb & Douglas Public Health.

The grant application is for activities such as historic resources survey, National Register nominations, preservation planning, design guidelines, information/education projects, historic structures reports, conditions assessment reports, structural assessment reports, preservation plans, architectural drawings, and specifications. Cemetery projects such as cemetery resource/monument surveys, groundpenetrating radar surveys, preservation plans, master plans, or conditions assessment reports are also eligible. This grant application also supports physical “bricks and mortar” rehabilitation activities for historic sitespecific buildings, structures, monuments, and places, including cemeteries and parks. Development project applications must provide the following three items to be considered eligible for HPF grant funding: a legal description of the property, listing in the National Register of Historic Places, and previous documentation of predevelopment/planning activities associated with the resource. At the completion of a development project, a preservation agreement or covenant is required for the property

The Georgia Health Initiative invites organizations embarking on advocacy projects that improve the health of people in Georgia. Donor Name: Georgia Health Initiative State: Georgia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/04/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The overarching goal of this RFA is to support non-profit partners who are advancing advocacy initiatives to bring about change at a systems level. This may involve transformation of processes, power structures, policies, and/or relationships that determine how resources and services are distributed. Through the 2024 Building the Field of Health Advocacy grant program, the Initiative aims to support projects that: Identify emerging opportunities to advance health equity in Georgia at the systems level, either locally or statewide.  Elevate community voices to educate decision-makers on health-related issues of importance. Bolster the capacity of non-profit organizations to engage in effective advocacy efforts, including research, policy development, coalition building and mobilization, community education, and strategic communications.  Strengthen the overall field of health advocacy in Georgia Funding Information The Initiative anticipates investing a total of $1.2 million to support advocacy efforts aimed at advancing health equity in Georgia. Organizations can apply for up to $75,000 for activities to be implemented within a project period of up to 12 months in duration. Eligibility Criteria Eligible organizations must:  Be a tax-exempt public charity as qualified by the IRS under section 501(c)(3), a state or local government agency, or a coalition/collaborative using a fiscal sponsor.  Work in Georgia on behalf of Georgians.  Align with the mission, vision, and values of Georgia Health Initiative.  Project funds can be requested for the following:  Salary and benefits of staff working on the project  Project-related equipment  Other direct expenses  Consulting fees Project-related travel costs  Indirect expenses For more information, visit Georgia Health Initiative.

The City of Savannah is seeking applications for its 2025 Community Partnership Program. Donor Name: City of Savannah State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/12/2024 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Community Investment programs compete under two categories, Established Non-Profits and Developing Non-Profits. Selection committees evaluate proposals and recommend funding in amounts ranging from $15,000 to $50,000 for Community Investment contracts. Programs address key issues impacting residents including economic mobility, senior and youth services, food insecurity and health and wellness. Homelessness Services System Coordination funding supports the agency that serves as lead for the Continuum of Care (CoC) and manages the coordinated entry system for participating agencies, and other federally mandated CoC activities. This funding category is capped at $200,000. Focus Areas Good Government, Vibrant Neighborhoods, Health & Environment, Economic Strength/Poverty Reduction, Infrastructure Growth & Development, and Public Safety. Eligible Activities Agencies seeking to provide services must submit proposals under one of the following two categories. Proposals submitted in the Community Services category ($15,000 $50,000) must demonstrate the ability to assist the City of Savannah in addressing a community need.  Agencies submitting proposals in the Homelessness Services System Coordination category (Up to $200,000) must demonstrate the ability to provide all required Continuum of Care services. Eligible Criteria  Agencies submitting proposals must meet the following requirements: Be a legally formed not-for-profit (non-profit) entity located within the city and providing services directly benefitting residents of Savannah, Georgia. Provide proof of the non-profit entity’s legal formation. This information can be found on the Corporations Division of the Office of Secretary of State. Agencies must submit a Review Report of their profit and loss statement or financial statements prepared by an Independent Auditor or Certified Public Accountant in accordance with generally accepted auditing principles. For agencies expending less than $100,000 in the prior fiscal year, a summary of the Profit and Loss Statement prepared by an independent auditor or a certified public accountant in compliance with generally accepted auditing standards as applied to nonprofit organizations will be accepted. Any areas of concern identified in the agency’s profit and loss statement or summary of reviewed financial statement will be addressed during the proposal review period and in consultation with the City of Savannah’s Office of Management and Budget. For more information, visit COS.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Northeast Georgia that work to prevent childhood trauma and promote resilience among young people from birth to age 26.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations to collaborate on improving oral health care access for seniors in underserved communities across select Southern states.

This funding opportunity supports charitable organizations and government entities that provide programs for at-risk and underserved youth in the Augusta Judicial Circuit, focusing on education, mentoring, health, and self-sufficiency.

This program provides financial assistance to small business and commercial property owners in Decatur, Georgia, to improve the exteriors of their buildings and enhance the community's aesthetic appeal.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government units in specific Georgia and South Carolina counties to support impactful programs that improve the lives of women and children through arts, education, health, and social well-being initiatives.

This funding opportunity is designed to assist local and state law enforcement agencies in the Northern District of Georgia in implementing initiatives to reduce gun violence and improve community safety.

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations conducting research on leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral palsy, with a preference for those based in Georgia.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations and government entities in Cobb County to implement projects that address homelessness and housing insecurity through emergency shelter, street outreach, and homeless prevention services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Georgia that assist victims of floods and disasters, as well as those caring for the sick, helpless, and orphans.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects between arts organizations and non-arts entities in the Southern U.S. to creatively address health and wellness challenges in their communities.

This program provides financial support to local governments in Georgia for purchasing essential equipment and technology to enhance the capabilities of first responder agencies like police, fire, and emergency medical services.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in specific Georgia counties that educate and care for orphaned or underprivileged children, as well as those offering medical services to physically handicapped youth.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that develop innovative resources and services to help adults in the middle or late stages of their careers with reskilling, upskilling, and career navigation, particularly those who are unemployed or underemployed.

This program provides free training and funding opportunities to nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region, helping them build capacity to better address community challenges and improve their operational effectiveness.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in the Cumberland Plateau and Southern Appalachians to restore ecosystems, improve habitats, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.