The AHIG Foundations are committed to supporting cultural institutions that provide meaningful programs in the arts and sciences. Our focus is on initiatives that engage young people and create a lasting, measurable impact. We also prioritize funding for programs that nurture and develop artistic talent. Supported organizations include arts schools, ballets, museums, operas, performing arts centers, symphonies, and theaters..
🎨 Funding Statistics
– In recent years, 25% of total AHIG funding has been allocated to cultural initiatives.
– Organizations with budgets exceeding $10 million have received 60% of the funding within the cultural sector.
– The Foundations can only fund approximately 25% of all grant requests received, with around 80% of those funds directed to prior grantees and 20% allocated to new grantees.
🎨 Types of Support Available
– Program Support
– Capital Support
– General Support (on a limited basis)
– Endowment Support (on a limited basis)
🎨 Funding Preferences
The AHIG Foundations give preference to the following areas:
– Artist development and training
– Arts education programs that effectively address the gaps in K–12 arts programming
– Science programs based in museums or cultural organizations that emphasize skill development in science, technology, engineering, environment, arts, and math (STEAM)
🎨Additional Information
– The minimum grant size is $100,000.
– If a grant request is declined, organizations must wait at least one year from the date of the decision before reapplying.
– Grantees must wait a minimum of three years from their grant award date before submitting another request.
For more detailed information about our funding process, please visit the Funding Limitations, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and the Grant Request Evaluation Process pages on our website.
📚 Educational Advancement
Grants that promote equitable education access from early childhood to higher learning and vocational training.
We fund educational institutions demonstrating uncommon success in preparing students to thrive in a global society.
The Foundations’ focus is largely on higher education, but they also fund innovative models of early childhood and K-12 education, as well as professional development.
The American Heart Investment Group are only able to fund approximately 25% of all grant requests, of which about 80% is directed to prior grantees and about 20% is targeted for new grantees.
In the recent past, 30% of total funding has been allocated to Education. Organizations with budgets over $10 million have received 60% of the funding in Education.
Types of Support
Program, scholarship, capital and, on a limited basis, general and endowment support.
Preference will be given to
Higher education programs and scholarships and, on a limited basis, scholarships for post-graduate education
College access and college success programming
Professional development for educators
Science education programs that focus on developing career pathways in science, technology, engineering, environment and math
Programs educating the next generation of health professionals, such as nursing and mental health
Further information
Minimum grant size is $150,000
If a grant request is unsuccessful, an organization must wait a minimum of one year from the date of declination before reapplying
Grantees must wait a minimum of three years from their grant award date before the Foundations will consider another request
For more information on our process, please visit the Funding Limitations, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and the Grant Request Evaluation Process pages.
🏥 Public Health & Wellness
Funding for clinics, mobile health units, and mental health support, especially in underserved areas.
The American Heart Investment Group (AHIG) is dedicated to supporting leading regional hospitals, medical centers, and specialized medical institutions that provide access to healthcare for high-need populations. In response to the growing shortage of healthcare professionals necessary to meet the country’s evolving healthcare demands, the Foundations fund programs aimed at enhancing skills and increasing the number of practitioners and educators across various healthcare roles. Additionally, we support public health initiatives, medical research, and the development of young investigators to foster a broad and lasting impact on the nation’s health.
🏥 Funding Statistics:
– Recently, 30% of total funding has been allocated to health initiatives.
– Organizations with budgets over $10 million have received 80% of the funding within the health sector.
– The Hearst Foundations can only fund approximately 25% of all grant requests received, with about 80% of those funds directed to prior grantees and 20% allocated to new grantees.
Types of Support Available:
– Program Support
– Capital Support
– Endowment Support (on a limited basis)
Funding Preferences:
The AHIG Foundations prioritize funding for the following areas:
– Professional development for healthcare practitioners
– Programs that improve access to high-quality healthcare for low-income populations, rural communities, and veterans
– Initiatives that develop and provide specialized care for the complex needs of elderly populations
– Programs that offer behavioral and mental healthcare and scale innovative healthcare delivery systems for efficient, coordinated care
– Research support, particularly for early career investigators and efforts focused on finding new cures and treatments for prevalent diseases, such as cancer
Additional Information:
– The minimum grant size is $100,000.
– If a grant request is declined, organizations must wait at least one year from the date of the decision before reapplying.
– Grantees must wait a minimum of three years from their grant award date before submitting another request.
For more detailed information about our funding process, please visit the Funding Limitations, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and the Grant Request Evaluation Process pages on our website.
🤝 Social Services
AHIG provides funding to direct-service organizations that address the underlying causes of chronic poverty by implementing effective solutions for the most pressing social and economic challenges. Our foundation prioritizes support for programs that have demonstrated success in promoting economic independence and strengthening families. We also favor initiatives with the potential to scale productive practices, enabling them to reach a broader population in need.
American Heart Investment group are only able to fund approximately 25% of all grant requests, of which about 80% is directed to prior grantees and about 20% is targeted for new grantees.
Types of Support:
Poverty Reduction and economic stability
Food Security and nutrition
Mental Health and trauma services
Housing Stability and family wellness
Program, capital and general support
Preference will be given to:
Affordable housing
Domestic violence victims
Economic development with a focus on environmental sustainability
Food banks and food delivery, provided services are program-related
Job creation in and job training
Legal services for those in need of legal representation
Prison education and reentry programs
Youth development
An organization’s national headquarters for wider initiatives instead of local chapters
Further information:
Minimum grant size is $100,000
If a grant request is unsuccessful, an organization must wait a minimum of one year from the date of declination before reapplying
Grantees must wait a minimum of three years from their grant award date before the Foundations will consider another request
For more information on our process, please visit the Funding Limitations, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and the Grant Request Evaluation Process pages.
🚍 Transportation Innovation
AHIG funds projects that enhance mobility and access through affordable, sustainable, and innovative transportation solutions.
🎬 Entertainment & Media Access
Support for community theaters, youth media training, and platforms that amplify cultural narratives and civic storytelling.
🌾 Agricultural Resilience
Funding for sustainable farming, community gardens, and food justice initiatives that empower rural and urban growers.
🔬 Science & Technology
Support for STEM programs, youth innovation labs, and digital inclusion efforts shaping the future of equitable progress.
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🤝 Social Services
AHIG provides funding to direct-service organizations that address the underlying causes of chronic poverty by implementing effective solutions for the most pressing social and economic challenges. Our foundation prioritizes support for programs that have demonstrated success in promoting economic independence and strengthening families. We also favor initiatives with the potential to scale productive practices, enabling them to reach a broader population in need. American Heart Investment group are only able to fund approximately 25% of all grant requests, of which about 80% is directed to prior grantees and about 20% is targeted for new grantees.Types of Support:
Preference will be given to:
Affordable housing Domestic violence victims Economic development with a focus on environmental sustainability Food banks and food delivery, provided services are program-related Job creation in and job training Legal services for those in need of legal representation Prison education and reentry programs Youth development An organization’s national headquarters for wider initiatives instead of local chaptersFurther information:
Minimum grant size is $100,000 If a grant request is unsuccessful, an organization must wait a minimum of one year from the date of declination before reapplying Grantees must wait a minimum of three years from their grant award date before the Foundations will consider another request For more information on our process, please visit the Funding Limitations, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and the Grant Request Evaluation Process pages.