The mission of the Healthcare Georgia Foundation is to advance the health of all Georgians and to expand access to affordable, quality healthcare for underserved individuals and communities. The 2021 Direct Services Grant Program is specifically related to the Foundation's "Promoting Health and Preventing Disease" impact area. The purpose is to promote health and well-being and to prevent and manage chronic diseases across the lifespan of all Georgians with attention to traditionally marginalized communities. The Foundation has selected three chronic diseases – asthma, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes - that will serve as the focus for the Direct Services Grant Program from 2019 - 2023.
Proposals should focus on at least one of the identified chronic diseases, implement an effective intervention (evidence-based, promising approach or best practice) with demonstrated impact, and conduct an evaluation of the program. Applicants should also highlight how they are helping patients/clients better manage their chronic conditions during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Eligible programs can target children, adults, families, communities, and neighborhoods, and/or include advocacy and policy activities to address the social determinants of the selected chronic disease(s).
Since 1999, the Foundation has awarded 1,105 grants totaling $76.7 million to advance the health and well-being of Georgians. Previously awarded grantees can be viewed here: http://www.healthcaregeorgia.org/grantees/grantees.cfm
Projects that include methods for measuring change over time will have a competitive advantage over projects that have limited or sporadic contact with participants (e.g., health fairs, school presentations).
Visit the Foundation's website to review the application materials and submit an online application.
Eligible applicants include: Nonprofit organizations including nonprofit hospitals; Quasi-governmental agencies; and public health districts.
Healthcare Georgia Foundation generally supports organizations and projects located in Georgia that directly benefit Georgia residents. National organizations providing services in Georgia are also considered.
The Foundation's Direct Services Grant Program is accepting applications until 3 p.m. EST on March 15, 2021. A similar deadline is expected annually, but not guaranteed.
The Foundation's Direct Services Grant Program will provide grants of up to $50,000. for a 12 month grant period. Approximately 10-12 grants will be awarded.