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.
Genentech Foundation: May 2022
The Genentech Foundation requests proposals for the Health Equity & Diversity in STEM Innovation Fund. The Genentech Innovation Fund was established to catalyze novel solutions to improve equity in clinical research, health care delivery, and the science and health care workforce.
Con Alma Health Foundation: May 2022
Con Alma Health Foundation invites nonprofits working to improve health in Northern New Mexico to apply for a grant.
Philanthropy @ Work – Grants and Programs – May 2022
The latest on grants and programs from the field.
Further Support from Health Funders Needed to Address Climate Crisis
The Kresge Foundation’s Health Program Senior Fellow Chris Kabel discusses the need for health funder engagement to address the climate crisis.
Now More than Ever We Need Philanthropy to Prioritize Health Equity
April marks National Minority Health Month. It is a time for us to educate ourselves on the health challenges facing communities of color and other vulnerable populations, and to reflect on the progress we have made towards advancing health equity and what more we must do…