The Humana Foundation

Grant Application

Check first to make sure you meet our guidelines. Then use the convenient online application. If you can't apply online, you can apply by mail. Just follow the instructions below.

You're Invited to Apply

Humana and the Humana Foundation made 420 grants in 2006 to nonprofit organizations in its headquarters city of Louisville and other communities where the company has a meaningful presence. Your application is welcome.

Procedure for Applying

If you meet our guidelines, we invite you to apply to The Humana Foundation online using the link below. If you are unable to apply online, please see the Apply by Mail section below. To determine whether you are eligible, read our guidelines for giving.

The Foundation organizes its giving by region. Applicants are advised to submit no more than one application every 12 months.

In Louisville, KY. area

  • Applications from nonprofit organizations in the Louisville, KY. area are handled by the Foundation office in Louisville
  • Applications are accepted November 1 through January 15 of the following year.

Outside Louisville, KY. area

  • Applications from organizations outside the Louisville area and located in one of the geographic areas listed below are routed by The Humana Foundation to the Humana market office in the appropriate city.
  • Humana market applications are accepted November 1 through June 15 of the following year.
Nonprofit organizations not located in the Louisville area may apply if they are located in one of the following geographic areas:

Arizona Indiana North Carolina Utah*
Phoenix*
Tucson
Indianapolis
Ft. Wayne
Charlotte
Raleigh
 
Colorado Kentucky Ohio Wisconsin
Denver Lexington Cincinnati* Green Bay
Madison
Milwaukee
Florida Louisiana* Puerto Rico  
Clearwater
Daytona
Ft. Lauderdale
Ft. Myers
Jacksonville
Miami
Orlando
St. Petersburg
Tampa*
West Palm Beach
  Mayaguez
Ponce
San Juan
 
Georgia Michigan Tennessee  
Atlanta* Detroit
Grand Rapids
Memphis
Middle & East Tennessee
 
Illinois Missouri/ Kansas Texas  
Chicago* Kansas City* Austin
Corpus Christi
Dallas
Houston*
San Antonio
 


*Specialized Giving Programs: Nine Humana market offices have specialized giving programs. Rather than applying through this Website, grantseekers in these areas should visit the respective Website for application information: Atlanta, Chicago, Greater Cincinnati, Louisiana, Houston, Kansas City, Phoenix, Tampa, and Utah.

Apply Online

We prefer that all applicants except those in the seven markets that offer Specialized Giving Programs submit their grant application forms electronically.

By clicking the button below, you can complete the application form online. After submitting the application, you will promptly receive e-mail notification that your request has been received.



Please Note:

  • Applications from Louisville area organizations will be handled by the Foundation office.

  • Applications from organizations in the geographic areas listed above will be routed by The Humana Foundation to the appropriate Humana market office, which will handle further correspondence with the applicant. To find contact information for our market offices, visit Sales Office Locations.

Apply by Mail

If you are unable to apply online, we will accept your mailed application. Faxed copies will not be accepted.

Please feel free to view, save, or print a grant application form:

Grant Application Form

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Mailing address

Applications from the Louisville, KY, area
Applications from nonprofit organizations in the Louisville, KY, area should be directed to the Foundation's corporate office at the following address:

The Humana Foundation
500 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202

Applications from outside the Louisville area
Applications from nonprofit organizations outside the Louisville area and located in one of the geographic areas listed above should be submitted to the respective market office of Humana. To locate the appropriate market office mailing address, visit Sales Office Locations.

Comments or Questions

If you have comments or questions, or difficulty with the application process, you may contact Barbara Wright at BWright@humana.com or call (502) 580-4140.

Thank you for your interest in The Humana Foundation.