Chatham County Hospital Authority (CCHA) Trust Grant

Chatham County Hospital Authority (CCHA) Trust Grant is sponsored by Chatham County Hospital Authority (CCHA) Trust (administered by United Way of the Coastal Empire). This grant provides preventative health care services to the indigent population of Chatham County, Georgia.

Chatham County Hospital Authority Trust Grant | United Way of the Coastal Empire Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Open mobile menu Close mobile menu Chatham County Hospital Authority Trust Grant The Chatham County Hospital Authority (CCHA) Trust announces a $2M grant funding opportunity and invites nonprofit and for-profit organizations providing preventative health care services to the indigent population in Chatham County, Georgia, to apply for funding through a competitive grantmaking process.

The maximum grant request is $250,000. The purpose of the CCHA Trust Grant is to provide preventative health care services to the indigent population of Chatham County, Georgia. United Way of the Coastal Empire (UWCE), as a seasoned community grantor, will administer the CCHA Trust Grant.

While United Way will facilitate the grant process, CCHA will retain full decision-making authority. Interested organizations/entities should review the eligibility criteria and instructions below before submitting a Letter of Intent (LOI). Eligible organizations/entities interested in applying for CCHA Trust grant funding must first submit a Letter of Intent (LOI).

Submitting an LOI does not guarantee an invitation to submit a full grant application. The LOI should reflect anticipated service delivery within the CCHA Trust grant period of January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027. ➢ July 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST : Process opens to submit Letters of Intent for entry.

➢ July 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST : Deadline to submit Letters of Intent. ➢ August 12, 2026 : Letter of Intent decision letters will be sent. ➢ August 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST : Agencies/entities invited to submit a full application will receive access.

➢ September 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST : Deadline to submit applications. Applicants will be notified of awards in November 2026 and disbursed January through December 2027.

Must address at least one of CCHA’s focus areas: Behavioral and mental health services Specialty care services (e.g. diabetes) Preference will be given to organizations/entities that provide direct medical care or clinical interventions , including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, prescription assistance, or disease management.

Must serve indigent Chatham County, Georgia residents “Indigent” is defined, for this purpose, as households at or below 138% of the Federal Poverty Line in alignment with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The current income level for this funding cycle is equal to $21,597 per person or $44,367 for a family of four. Must provide documentation to certify client household income and location.

Organization/entity must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or for-profit business with accompanying business licensing and certifications. Must provide proof of insurance (e.g. nonprofit liability insurance or for-profit malpractice insurance certificate).

Organization/entity complies with the USA Patriot Act and all federal and state laws concerning discrimination based on age, race, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, economic status, disability, cultural heritage or national origin.

For-profit entities must provide: Last completed income statement (profit and loss) Last completed audit, compilation, or review Non-profit entities must provide: Last completed income statement (profit and loss) Last completed audit, compilation, or review Organization/entity complies with all CCHA Trust eligibility requirements and bylaws . Organization/entity has a conflict-of-interest policy.

Grant funds cannot be used for capital campaigns or fundraising events. As a condition of accepting funding, Grantees must report data and outcomes through a mid-year and final report. About the Chatham County Hospital Trust The Chatham County Hospital Authority Trust (“Trust”) was established as of November 28, 2017, to provide health care for the indigent residents of Chatham County, Georgia.

The Trust will be operated to comply with the relevant provisions of Official Code of Georgia Annotated (“O. C. G.

A. ”) Section 31-7-70, et seq. , including but not limited to the requirements of O.

C. G. A.

Section 31-7-75. 1 (“Hospital Trust Statute”) . The Trust is exempt from federal income tax under the provisions of Section 115 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Cha tham County Hospital A uthority was created as a public body corporate pursuant to provisions of the Hospital Authorities Law of 1941 and established and reconstitute d by Chatham County under resolutions of Commissioners of Chatham County, dated October 17, 1952, October 24, 1952, an d November 6, 1954 .

About United Way of the Coastal Empire The mission of United Way of the Coastal Empire is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community.

United Way is a volunteer-driven organization serving Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty counties that involves hundreds of community leaders, professionals, and other volunteers in every aspect of our business including fundraising, marketing, and funding decisions, to ensure that donors’ donations are truly making a difference. Thanks to the Herschel V.

Jenkins Trust Fund and other income, most of the operating expenses of the organization are covered, allowing more donor contributions to go where they’re most needed in service to the community. For more information, please visit www. uwce.

org . United Way of the Coastal Empire is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 58-0623603)