Expiring Federal Health Program Authorizations
This resource provides an overview of federal health programs whose authorizations have expired or are set to expire. As Congress considers whether and how to reauthorize these programs, funders have an opportunity to understand what is at stake and help inform policymakers about those affected by potential changes or inaction. It explains how the congressional authorization and appropriations processes shape program funding, and highlights opportunities for funders to inform policymakers about community needs, program impact, and priorities for reauthorization or continued funding.
Select Legal Challenges Relevant to Health Funders in 2026
This resource highlights key court cases that could affect health funders, their communities, and their partners. It focuses on legal challenges to changes in federal programs and policies implemented by the current Administration. The brief also highlights significant cases related to health funders’ priorities. Understanding these cases can help funders anticipate changes in federal policy, assess potential implications, and identify opportunities to support or protect health programs and services.
2026 Terrance Keenan Institute Fellows Named
GIH is delighted to announce the 2026 Terrance Keenan Institute for Emerging Leaders in Health Philanthropy class of fellows.
Elevating Community Priorities to Shape Georgia’s Health Policy Agenda
Georgia stands at a pivotal moment that will shape the direction of health policy in our state. With an open governor’s race in 2026, along with other open seats, we’re on the cusp of significant political transition. While new leadership introduces uncertainty, it also creates opportunity. This moment opens the door for nonpartisan, nonprofit, private foundations like our team at Georgia Health Initiative to play a constructive role in elevating community priorities to shape a health policy agenda designed to work for all Georgians.
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The Health Policy Update is a newsletter produced in collaboration with Leavitt Partners and Trust for America’s Health. Drawing on GIH’s policy priorities outlined in our policy agenda and our strategic objective of increasing our policy and advocacy presence, the Health Policy Update provides GIH Funding Partners with a range of federal health policy news.
St. David’s Foundation: May 2021
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is accepting proposals for research designed to help improve postpartum outcomes for women experiencing disparities and towards better-informed health care decisions.
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute: May 2021
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is accepting proposals for research designed to help improve postpartum outcomes for women experiencing disparities and towards better-informed health care decisions.
PagerDuty: May 2021
PagerDuty launched $1 million in grants for equitable COVID-19 vaccine access and distribution via the PagerDuty.org Fund to help eligible nonprofits and social enterprises deliver more COVID-19 vaccines faster.
New York State Health Foundation: May 2021
The New York State Health Foundation has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to support policies and programs that connect New Yorkers with the food they need to thrive.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: May 2021
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is funding efforts to examine how recent Medicaid policy changes may alleviate or exacerbate racial inequity and structural racism.
Mary Black Foundation: May 2021
The Mary Black Foundation considers grantmaking to be an investment in Spartanburg, South Carolina that will contribute to improved health, wellness, and success. Therefore, it seeks to invest in strong, well-run organizations that are clear about what results they will achieve and how the results will be measured.