The Forge AHEAD Center is proud to announce the launch of its Community Micro-Grant Program, an initiative designed to support organizations in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi that are working to improve health outcomes related to diabetes, obesity, and hypertension.
Donor Name: Forge AHEAD Center
State: Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/18/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Types of Support
- Empowering Communities with Targeted Support
- The Deep South faces some of the highest rates of chronic disease in the country, and many local organizations are already leading efforts to improve community health. The Forge AHEAD Community Micro-Grant Program is designed to provide the financial resources and support these groups need to scale their efforts and drive lasting change.
- The program prioritizes projects that focus on health education, disease prevention, and increasing access to care, particularly in underserved communities. Projects will be evaluated based on feasibility, innovation, collaboration, and sustainability, ensuring that awarded funds go to initiatives with a clear and measurable impact.
- Community Voices Leading the Charge
- One of the unique aspects of the micro-grant program is the involvement of the Forge AHEAD Community Advisory Board (CAB), which plays a critical role in guiding the center’s initiatives and ensuring that its work is responsive to the real needs of the communities it serves.
- The program includes monthly support meetings, a mid-year progress check-in, and a final impact report, ensuring that grantees receive ongoing guidance and assistance throughout the year-long funding period.
Program Objectives
The program seeks to:
- Increase Community Capacity: Provide targeted funding to implement sustainable solutions for community health.
- Foster Community Collaboration: Encourage partnerships among organizations, community members, and other stakeholders.
- Build a Healthier Future: Support initiatives that focus on health promotion and community empowerment.
Funding Information
Up to $10,000.
Grant Period
- Project Start Date: July 1, 2025
- Project Completion Deadline: June 30, 2026.
Eligible Expenses
Materials, outreach, transportation, project-specific training, or other directly related costs.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a nonprofit organization with 501c3 status located in Alabama, Louisiana, or Mississippi.
- Propose a 12-month project that addresses health disparities in their community.
- Demonstrate the ability to manage grant funds and implement the project effectively.
For more information, visit Forge AHEAD Center.
