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.
GIH Health Policy Update Newsletter
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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.
Yield Giving: April 2023
Yield Giving announced a $250 million open call to fund impactful organizations focused on working with people and in places experiencing the greatest need in the United States: communities, individuals, and families with access to the fewest foundational resources and opportunities.
Montana Healthcare Foundation: April 2023
The Montana Healthcare Foundation launched their 2023 Call for Proposals. They offer Montana-based organizations a chance to apply for funding to design and pilot innovative, Montana-grown solutions to key health challenges and to understand the state’s health needs.
Con Alma Health Foundation: April 2023
Con Alma Health Foundation announced two 2023 grant cycles will open soon. The Con Alma Grant Cycle opens May 17, 2023 and closes June 16, 2023. The Northern New Mexico Health Grants Cycle opens June 7, 2023 and closes July 7, 2023.
Philanthropy @ Work – Grants and Programs – April 2023
The latest on grants and programs from the field.
Grantmakers In Health Announces 2023 Award Winners
Grantmakers In Health (GIH) is pleased to announce Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan as the 2023 recipient of the Terrance Keenan Leadership Award in Health Philanthropy, and Mr. Gregory Jackson as the 2023 recipient of the Andy Hyman Award for Advocacy.