Current Funding Opportunities

Notification of Funding Availability (NOFA): General Operating Support Grant Cycle 1 
(Application Period: January 30, 2012 - February 29, 2012)

Request for Proposals: There are no Requests for Proposals available at this time.

How to Apply for a Grant 

General Eligibility Criteria for all Funding Opportunities

• Healthcare Georgia Foundation generally supports organizations located in Georgia and projects that directly benefit Georgia residents. National organizations providing services in Georgia are also considered.

• With rare exception, the Foundation funds nonprofit organizations that are exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are defined as "not a private foundation" under Section 509(a). The Foundation also funds government agencies, but does not make grants for annual fund drives, building campaigns, major equipment or biomedical research. Also excluded are activities that exclusively benefit the members of sectarian or religious organizations.

• If your organization/project is not a 501(c)(3) entity and plans to use a fiscal sponsor, that sponsor should send a cover letter with the proposal indicating it has approved this project for funding. Pre-approval by the fiscal sponsor is necessary for the Foundation to proceed with the funding request. If the project has no separate legal existence and is a direct project of the entity holding the 501(c)(3), this should be stated in your proposal.

• Eligibility criteria may vary depending on the Request for Proposal (RFP), General Operating Support and Direct/Program Services Support Grants, or other funding opportunity available.

Eligible Applicants for General Operating Support Cycle 1
Applicant organizations may range in size and scope from a larger, well established nonprofit to a smaller nonprofit that may be lacking core operating support, yet is serving a vital and unfulfilled need or underserved population. The types of eligible health-related nonprofits may include, but not limited to a community health clinic, rural health center, HIV/AIDS clinic, community-based organizations with health programs, senior centers, reproductive health clinics, or healthcare advocacy groups.

Healthcare Georgia Foundation will accept applications from organizations located in Georgia for projects that directly benefit Georgia residents. National organizations may apply; however, the funding request must address services being provided in Georgia, and meet the following eligibility requirements:

• The applicant organization must be tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and defined as “not a private foundation” under Section 509(a).

• Organizations that are not a 501(c)(3) entity can apply through a tax-exempt organization acting as fiscal sponsor. If your organization is not a 501(c)(3) entity and plans to use a fiscal sponsor, that sponsor must send a cover letter with the application indicating it has approved this project for funding. Pre-approval of the fiscal sponsor is necessary for the Foundation to proceed with the funding request. If the project has no separate legal existence and is a direct project of the entity holding the 501(c)(3), this should be stated in your application.

• The Foundation does not generally make grants for activities that exclusively benefit the members of sectarian or religious organizations.

• General Operating Support Grants will not be available to directly support the operating expenses of universities, governmental entities, and for-profit organizations.

• Organizations that currently have active grants with the Foundation are not eligible to apply for Cycle 1 or Cycle 2.

Please note that applicants will only be awarded one grant per calendar year for General Operating Support or the Direct/Program Services Grant Programs. Applicants that apply for Cycles 1 or 2 will be eligible to apply for future Requests for Proposals (RFPs) announced by the Foundation. If you have a question concerning your eligibility, please call the Foundation at (404) 653-0990.

Further Considerations

• The Foundation will include opportunities for health nonprofits to benefit from direct funding as well as direct technical support programs and services regardless of funding status. Grants will reflect strategic investments structured as grantmaking initiatives, where multiple organizations participate in a competitive Request for Proposal process and are awarded funds with defined grantmaking parameters, such as objectives, timelines, budget, and evaluation process. Technical assistance, training, and other capacity building activities will be included in Foundation directed initiatives. Grantee performance, relative to its objectives, will determine eligibility for continued or future funding

• Capacity building services will be available to health nonprofits throughout the state of Georgia. Organizational capacity building services may be delivered on demand, as a grant supported requirement, and/or as a condition of participation in a Foundation funding initiative. Participation in selected Foundation funded capacity building services may be determined as a result of a competitive application and review process. Whenever possible, consultants, trainers, and technical assistance providers will be selected competitively and will be supported through a variety of funding instruments, including grants, contracts, and fee-for-service. Performance of technical assistance providers will also be evaluated.

Funding Announcements 
The Foundation will actively promote awareness of funding opportunities through website postings, electronic communications, newsletters, direct mail, webinars, and events. Applicants are encouraged to monitor funding announcements here: Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Notifications of Funding Availability (NOFA). 

Online Applications 
The Foundation requests that all proposals/applications responding to an announced funding opportunity be submitted through an online application. The online application form is posted on our website and instructions are provided for completing and submitting your online application. The Foundation will promptly notify all applicants when their applications have been received. Technical assistance will be provided by Foundation staff for organizations requiring assistance with the online application.