[American Heart Association](https://www.heart.org)

Rolling (applications accepted year-round)

$150,000–$500,000 per project; for-profits may also receive equity investments or loans up to $500,000.

Supports community-led projects improving health care access, food security, and economic empowerment through grants and investments.

Projects must be based in or serve Chicago, Florida, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York City, or Philadelphia.

--- ## Description The Social Impact Funds, administered by the American Heart Association, provide strategic capital to social entrepreneurs and organizations addressing the social drivers of health. The fund focuses on three core areas: Health Care Access & Quality, Food Security, and Economic Empowerment. Funding is aimed at both for-profit and nonprofit organizations that can demonstrate measurable impact in overcoming barriers to health, increasing access to healthy food, or advancing economic opportunities in under-resourced communities. The fund supports a variety of innovative approaches, including sustainable farming, digital health platforms, job creation, and financial literacy programs. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. --- ## Funding Amount - Grants: $150,000–$500,000 per project for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. - Equity Investments: For-profit organizations may receive up to $500,000 initially (seed to Series A), with potential for follow-on funding. - Loans: Occasionally, term loans of two to five years, up to $500,000, are considered. - The type and amount of funding are determined by community needs, program deliverables, reach, and impact metrics. --- ## Eligibility - Both for-profit and nonprofit organizations are eligible. - Applicants must provide evidence of impact for their program or project. - Projects must be based in or serve one of the following communities: Chicago, Florida, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York City, or Philadelphia. - For geographically targeted opportunities, applicants must be local to the community. - Supported projects must address at least one of the following focus areas: - Health Care Access & Quality - Food Security - Economic Empowerment --- ## Application Process - Applications are accepted online year-round. - A formal proposal and evidence of impact are required. - The funding instrument (grant, equity, or loan) will be determined based on organizational type and project specifics. - [Apply for funding](https://www.heart.org/en/aha-ventures/social-impact-funds/application) --- ## Additional Information - The fund may blend different funding instruments to help organizations achieve their goals. - Portfolio organizations are supported beyond funding, with hands-on guidance from the American Heart Association's investment team. - Example funded projects include health care access platforms, food distribution networks, and workforce empowerment programs. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview and What We Fund](https://www.heart.org/en/aha-ventures/social-impact-funds/what-we-fund) - [Application Portal](https://www.heart.org/en/aha-ventures/social-impact-funds/application) - [Portfolio Companies (Sample Projects)](https://www.heart.org/en/aha-ventures/social-impact-funds/portfolio-companies) - [2024 Year-End Review (PDF)](https://www.heart.org/en/-/media/Files/AHA-Ventures/SIF/AHA-Social-Impact-Funds-2024-Year-End-Report.pdf?sc_lang=en) - [FAQ](https://www.heart.org/en/aha-ventures/social-impact-funds/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Info | [American Heart Association Contact Page](https://www.heart.org/en/about-us/contact-us) | | Phone | +1 800-242-8721 |

The Social Impact Funds

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