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Guidelines for Giving
Before you apply for a grant, make sure you meet the guidelines listed below. If your organization qualifies, go to Grant Application and use the online form or print a form and apply by mail. |
- The Humana Foundation supports organizations that improve the quality of life in communities where Humana has a meaningful presence.
- Organizations must be nonprofit and classified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt by the Internal Revenue Service. Individuals and private foundations are not eligible to receive funds.
- Most grants are given for one year; multi-year grants are given on an occasional basis.
- Normally, only one grant is made to an organization in a 12-month period.
- Grants are not given to organizations for seed money.
- The Humana Foundation should not be the only funding source for an organization. An organization's base of community support should be as broad as possible.
- Limitations: The Humana Foundation does not contribute to social, labor, political, or fraternal organizations.
- Religious organizations are eligible for project-specific support (e.g. social services outreach) or funds for an accredited, church-affiliated educational institution; however, the Foundation will not consider requests for general operating support, funding for the construction or renovation of a sanctuary, or mission-focused work. Institutions receiving payments for eligible religious projects must have 501(c)(3) status.
- Funds can't be used solely for administrative costs: Humana Foundation funds cannot be used solely to support an organization's salary expenses or other administrative costs.
- The Humana Foundation does not support lobbying efforts, political action committees, or any politically sensitive causes.
- Timeline: Proposals are accepted from November 1 through January 15 of the following year.
- We will give special consideration to proposals that focus on:
- Literacy activities that lead to improved health experiences
- Health and fitness efforts that lead to better decisions and lifestyles
- Development of technology, tools, and resources that lead to healthy communities
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