The Social Impact Funds
The American Heart Association Social Impact Funds support innovative, community-driven projects improving health care access, food security, and economic vitality in underserved regions.
Funder: American Heart Association
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Grants and investments typically range from $150,000 to $500,000 per project; for-profit ventures may receive up to $500,000 initially, with potential for follow-on funding.
Summary: Supports organizations advancing community-driven solutions in health care access, food security, and economic empowerment.
Key Information: Open to both for-profit and nonprofit organizations serving Chicago, Florida, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York City, Philadelphia, and West Virginia.
Description
The Social Impact Funds, administered by the American Heart Association, provide strategic capital to organizations working to strengthen health outcomes across diverse communities. The fund is designed to support social entrepreneurs and organizations that address key drivers of health: expanding access to quality health care, improving food security and nutrition, and driving economic vitality. Initiatives supported include culturally appropriate health care, maternal and primary care, remote health services, healthy food distribution, sustainable agriculture, vocational training, financial literacy, and housing support. The overarching aim is to create lasting, measurable health impacts through innovative, community-driven solutions.
