Georgia Moment of Spark Grants

Georgia Health Initiative

Jun 5, 2026

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

For questions about the online submission process:
Rochelle Heard
rochelle@georgiahealthinitiative.org
404.596.7916

The Moment of Spark program will offer grants to advance the long-term health and well-being of communities, families, and individuals in Georgia by helping communities leverage their collective power for systems change that reflects the community's visions for a healthy future.

Systems change is defined as addressing the things that hold problems in place such as policies, practices, resources, relationships, connections, power dynamics, and mental models.

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

Application scoring criteria:

• Alignment with the Initiative's vision, mission, and values
• Timeliness and responsiveness
• Focus on systems change
• Building civic capacity
• Interorganizational collaboration
• Place-based approach

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

The applicant's operational budget must be at least two thirds (2/3) of the requested program budget. Organizations that do not meet the threshold must either secure a fiscal sponsor that satisfies the requirement or request a smaller grant amount. Fiscal sponsors must meet the applicant eligibility criteria.

Georgia

Award ceiling: $55,000
Project period: 1 year

Awardees will also receive assistance through:

• Structured and flexible coaching and technical support to grantee partners, including training and coaching with strategic communications, understanding lobbying restrictions, and grassroots organizing
• One in-person site visit to engage grantee partners
• Ongoing virtual support with the Initiative's community engagement team to provide tailored guidance and timely feedback
• An in-person convening of grantee partners to share learning, insight, and experience

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

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

Applicant webinar
(Registration required)
May 11, 2026
2:00 p.m. Eastern

Community and faith-based initiatives · Health disparities · Networking and collaboration · Policy · Georgia