GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Up to $500,000 per award; available as grants or loans.
Rolling submissions — no fixed deadline.
FUNDING TYPE
Grant, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Competitiveness is high given the AHA's national reach and the breadth of founders who could qualify across three broad sectors.
The source does not disclose acceptance rates or number of awards per cycle. Rolling submissions mean you aren't competing in a single batch, but the fund is selective, prioritizing deep community understanding and measurable health impact.
WHAT IT TAKES
Confirm fit across one of the three focus areas and review the portfolio companies on the funder page — 1–2 hours
Prepare a clear summary of your intervention, evidence base, and community reach — 1–2 days
Submit application through the AHA Social Impact Funds portal — Half a day
WORTH KNOWING
The fund explicitly values 'deep community understanding' alongside evidence-based interventions — applications that can demonstrate both local trust and measurable outcomes are more likely to advance.
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