Empowering Change Through Strategic Grantmaking
At the American Heart Investment Membership Committee (AHIG), our mission is clear: to identify and support visionary entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations working so individuals across the United States can lead healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives.
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Since our founding in the 1940s, our grantmaking scale has evolved, but our purpose has remained the same:
To invest in impact.
We support those leading efforts in cultural enrichment, educational excellence, public health advancement, and social equity.
Where We Focus
Through our grant programs, the AHIG Committee backs projects addressing society’s most pressing issues—centered around four core sectors:
Culture
Elevating institutions that use the arts and sciences to educate, inspire, and unite communities.
Education
Promoting access to high-quality, equitable learning from early childhood through higher education.
Health
Enhancing care accessibility, medical innovation, and wellness initiatives that improve lives across generations.
Social Services
Tackling systemic poverty and inequality through scalable, community-driven solutions.
Mission in Action
From funding scholarships for first-generation college students to equipping rural health clinics or bringing professional artists into underserved classrooms—AHIG is committed to serving:
- Those in need
- The underserved
- The underrepresented
By aligning with partners delivering measurable outcomes, we catalyze lasting change and community empowerment.
Our Goals
To bring our mission to life, the AHIG Committee prioritizes funding initiatives that:
Create sustainable employment
Support projects that build long-term career pathways and stable jobs.
Improve health outcomes
Invest in interventions that measurably improve community health.
Enhance academic achievement
Expand access to education and remove barriers to learning.
Promote arts & sciences
Support cultural initiatives that enrich civic life and stimulate innovation.
Strengthen family stability
Fund programs that support self-sufficiency and family resilience.
Our Approach
We believe in strategic, transparent, and accountable grantmaking. Every applicant goes through a comprehensive, fair, and mission-aligned process, which includes:
- A thorough online application and eligibility check
- Collaborative review by a diverse team of experts
- Full financial due diligence
- Site visits to assess on-the-ground impact
- Ongoing performance measurement and impact reporting
Through these steps, AHIG ensures every dollar granted is an investment in a stronger, healthier, and more equitable future.