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: 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.
