Grants
Advancing Health Equity in Georgetown
At Georgetown Health Foundation (GHF), we believe strong nonprofits build a healthier community. That’s why we’re more than just a funder, we’re a partner, advocate, and connector, working alongside local organizations to expand their impact and create meaningful change. Through grant funding, education, and collaboration, we support nonprofits that provide essential health and human services to Georgetown residents in need. Our focus is on health equity, ensuring that every person, regardless of their circumstances, has access to the resources they need to thrive. Learn more about our grant opportunities and how we can work together.
2026 Annual Grants Process
- LOI Opens: Monday, December 1, 2025
- LOI Deadline: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (5:00 PM CT)
- LOI Status Notification: Week of February 9, 2026
- Full Proposal Deadline (by invitation only): Friday, March 27, 2026 (5:00 PM CT)
- Grant Award Notification: Week of May 25, 2026
- Grant Period: July 1-June 30
HEALTH EQUITY LENS
Funding Priorities
Georgetown Health Foundation applies a health equity lens to all funding decisions, with a focus on expanding access to services that support well-being across the lifespan. We prioritize...
Social determinants
of health and basic needs
- Programs that strengthen access to housing, nutritious food, healthcare, transportation, mental health services, and other factors known to influence lifelong health outcomes.
Continuum
of access and care
- Initiatives that make it easier for individuals and families to connect with the right support at the right time, whether for prevention, intervention, or long-term well-being.
Equity Health Lens
community-informed solutions
- An overall description of GHF priorities.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Funding Priorities
Georgetown Health Foundation applies a health equity lens to all funding decisions, with a focus on expanding access to services that support well-being across the lifespan. We prioritize:
Basic Needs
• Food
• Shelter
• Housing
Basic Needs & Social Determinants of Health (Direct)
• Personal Security • Mental Health • Healthcare • Transportation • Childcare • Out-of-School Care • Care for Homebound Adult
Social Determinants of Health (Supportive)
• Emergency Financial Assistance • Job Training
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for funding, applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Georgetown residents and meeting at least one of the following criteria:
• ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households earning at or below Williamson County’s ALICE Threshold. • Families in financial crisis due to job loss or other hardships. • Households with significant non-income-based needs, such as individuals facing terminal illness, disabilities, or mental health challenges.
Geographic Service Area: Georgetown and its extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ), including ZIP codes 78626, 78628, 78633, 78673, 78674, and 78634. For more information, visit GHF’s Grant FAQs.
Funding Priorities
GHF applies a health equity lens to funding decisions, prioritizing:
• Basic needs & social determinants of health: Housing, food security, healthcare access, and mental health services. • Programs serving underserved populations: Especially those facing income constraints, disabilities, or significant health challenges. • Initiatives addressing systemic health disparities: Efforts to reduce inequities in healthcare access and outcomes within the Georgetown community.
Geographic Service Area: Georgetown and its extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ), including ZIP codes 78626, 78628, 78633, 78673, 78674, and 78634. For more information, visit GHF’s Grant FAQs.
Geographic Service Area: Georgetown and its extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ), including ZIP codes 78626, 78628, 78633, 78673, 78674, and 78634. For more information, visit GHF’s Grant FAQs.
Application Process
1. Letter of Intent (LOI): Submit electronically by January 28, 2026, through GHF’s grant portal. 2. Invitation to Apply: Organizations with aligned missions will be invited to submit a full proposal. 3. Proposal Submission: Due Friday, March 27, 2026. 4. Review & Awards: Funding decisions announced week of May 25, 2026.
Funding Restrictions
GHF does not fund:
• Direct support to individuals • For-profit organizations • Clinical trials • Political or lobbying activities • Programs that exclude participants based on race, religion, age, gender, or sexual orientation • Religious programs serving exclusive faith-based purposes • Private or charter schools
Funding Threshold Policy
Grant requests should not exceed 25% or more of an applicant’s total organizational budget in any given year.
Overhead/Administrative Funding Policy
While Georgetown Health Foundation understands that nonprofit organizations require support for overhead/administrative expenses, we will request the rationale for an overhead threshold at or above 20%.
HEALTH EQUITY LENS
Funding Priorities
Georgetown Health Foundation applies a health equity lens to all funding decisions, with a focus on expanding access to services that support well-being across the lifespan. We prioritize:
Social determinants
of health and basic needs:
- Programs that strengthen access to housing, nutritious food, healthcare, transportation, mental health services, and other factors known to influence lifelong health outcomes.
Continuum
of access and care:
- Initiatives that make it easier for individuals and families to connect with the right support at the right time, whether for prevention, intervention, or long-term well-being.
Georgetown Health Foundation’s multi-faceted philanthropy is grounded in our rich history of relationship-building.
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