The Georgetown Health Foundation (GHF) is accepting applications for its 2025 Annual Grant Program, which seeks to support local nonprofit organizations addressing health needs in the Georgetown community. The Foundation prioritizes projects that focus on basic needs and social determinants of health while advancing health equity. GHF’s mission is to generate and accelerate positive change in the health of Georgetown residents, particularly those facing income constraints or significant needs. The grant period runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

Organizations interested in applying must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) by 5:00 PM Central Time on January 31, 2025. Only nonprofits whose mission, vision, and priorities align with GHF’s can be considered. LOIs will be reviewed, and successful applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal, which is due by March 28, 2025. Grant awards will be announced on May 30, 2025. Funding amounts range from $10,000 to $50,000, but requests cannot exceed 25% of the organization’s annual operating budget. In exceptional cases, GHF may approve awards beyond the stated maximum.

GHF applies a health equity lens to its funding strategy, focusing on reducing barriers that prevent individuals from achieving optimal health due to circumstances beyond their control. Nonprofits are encouraged to detail how their initiatives address health disparities among Georgetown’s target populations. These include residents meeting ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) criteria, those experiencing financial crises, or households facing significant needs unrelated to income, such as managing terminal illness or mental health challenges.

Eligible organizations must serve residents of Georgetown and its extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ), including specified zip codes. All proposals should align with GHF’s definition of health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, influenced by social determinants such as housing, education, and economic stability. Funding will not support direct individual aid, clinical trials, for-profit organizations, political or religious activities, or private/charter schools.

Overhead and administrative costs are allowed but require justification, particularly if they exceed 20%. GHF encourages applicants to ensure that proposed projects are financially sustainable and demonstrate measurable impacts on the health and well-being of Georgetown residents.

Questions about the application process can be directed to Suzy Pukys at suzy@gthf.org. Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the ALICE framework and GHF’s funding policies to submit competitive applications that address the region’s health equity challenges.