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.
  

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.