Georgia Moment of Spark Grants

For general program questions:
Akil Reynolds
akil@georgiahealthinitiative.org
404.719.5885

For questions about the online submission process:
Samantha Beasley
samantha@georgiahealthinitiative.org
404.653.0990

The Moment of Spark program will offer grants to support communities in Georgia for locally-based projects designed to advance health equity.

The Initiative intends to support projects that:

• Strengthen the capacity of a collective of local leaders with a track record in community-driven change, enabling them to jump start a discrete initiative that advances health equity and improves community well-being
• Address the root causes of health disparities by transforming structures, policies, and/or practices within local systems
• Are rooted in the experiences and needs of directly impacted communities, ensuring that health equity strategies are developed and implemented with meaningful community leadership and buy-in
• Identify and invest in creative, place-based specific approaches that promote health equity where people live, work, and play, focusing on sustainable change that can be scaled or adapted over time outside of the catalytic purpose of this grant mechanism
• Facilitate partnerships between local leaders, organizations, and sectors to strengthen collective efforts and drive coordination in dismantling health disparities

Funds may be used for:

• Salary and benefits of staff working on the project
• Project-related equipment
• Other direct expenses
• Consulting fees
• Project-related travel costs
• Indirect expenses

Applicants must:

• Be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity, 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 (courageous leadership, trust, equity, and partnership)

Award ceiling: $50,000
Project period: 12 months
Estimated total program funding: $850,000

A link to the application instructions is available on the program website.

Submit completed applications using the Initiative's online application portal.