” I am motivated to live healthier for my children. I want to control my diabetes through exercise.” ⎼ A WellStar “Let’s Get Moving” Pedometer project participant on what motivates her to make healthy nutrition and exercise choices.
The Georgia Healthy Family Alliance (GHFA) is currently seeking applications for the first cycle of the 2023 Community Health Grant Awards program. Grant awards of up to $5,000 are made to GAFP member affiliated community organizations that support program priorities including underserved populations and community projects that promote healthy practices. Current GAFP members including medical students, residents and active/life members are eligible to apply. The application deadline for first cycle 2023 awards is February 1. First cycle grant awards will be announced in March 2023. Applications take less than an hour to complete!
Over the last 10 years, the Community Health Grant Program has given more than $565,000 in grants back to GAFP members, residency programs, FMIG groups and their communities including WellStar Kennestone Family Medicine for the “Let’s Get Moving” Pedometer Project.
Visit www.georgiahealthyfamilyalliance.org/grants to download the 2023 application or view a list of previously funded grant projects.
Even if you do not have a community project that could benefit from a grant, please consider contributing so that the Alliance can continue to support these vital projects. All donations are tax deductible. Alliance contributions can be made easily online at www.georgiahealthyfamilyalliance.org/donate or by contacting Alexis Klima at aklima@gafp.org or calling (800) 392-3841.