Georgia Social Advocacy Grants

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Georgia that offer services and programs aimed at preventing sexual assault and assisting victims.

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 grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational entities in Georgia to improve access to justice and legal education for individuals in need, particularly those experiencing poverty and youth involved in the justice system.

This program provides funding to support tree planting and urban forestry projects in disadvantaged communities across Georgia, promoting long-term environmental benefits.

This funding opportunity is designed to support non-profit organizations in Georgia that provide intervention services and educational programs aimed at preventing sexual assault and assisting victims.

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 Chatham County Hospital Authority (CCHA) Trust announces a $1.2M grant funding opportunity and invites nonprofit and for-profit organizations providing preventative health care services to the indigent population in Chatham County, Georgia, to apply for funding through a competitive grantmaking process. Donor Name: Chatham County Hospital Authority Trust State: Georgia County: Chatham County (GA), Chattooga County (GA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/26/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: United Way of the Coastal Empire (UWCE), as a seasoned community grantor, will administer the CCHA Trust Grant. While United Way will facilitate the grant process, CCHA will retain full decision-making authority.   The purpose of the CCHA Trust Grant is to provide preventative health care services to the indigent population of Chatham County, Georgia.   Areas of Focus Must address at least one of CCHA’s focus areas: Behavioral and mental health services Health screenings Dental hygiene care Specialty care services (e.g. diabetes) Patient advocacy and navigational resources Funding Information Individual grant awards will not exceed $250,000. Eligibility Criteria Must serve indigent Chatham County, Georgia residents “Indigent” is defined, for this purpose, as households at or below 138% of the Federal Poverty Line in alignment with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The current income level for this funding cycle is equal to $20,783 per person or $43,056 for a family of four. Must provide documentation to certify client household income and location. Organization/entity must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or for-profit business with accompanying business licensing and certifications. Must provide proof of insurance (e.g. nonprofit liability insurance or for-profit malpractice insurance certificate). Organization/entity complies with the USA Patriot Act and all federal and state laws concerning discrimination based on age, race, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, economic status, disability, cultural heritage or national origin. For-profit entities must provide: Most recent tax returns Last completed income statement (profit and loss) Balance sheet Last completed audit, compilation, or review  Non-profit entities must provide: Most recent tax returns Last completed income statement (profit and loss) Balance sheet Last completed audit, compilation, or review Organization/entity complies with all CCHA Trust eligibility requirements and bylaws. Organization/entity has a conflict-of-interest policy. Grant funds cannot be used for capital campaigns or fundraising events. As a condition of accepting funding, Grantees must report data and outcomes through a mid-year and final report. For more information visit CCHA.

This funding opportunity supports educational, religious, and human service organizations in Americus and Atlanta, Georgia, helping them enhance their community contributions through various types of financial assistance.