Best Grants for Heart Disease Research in Georgia

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Single Ventricle Research Fund (SVRF)

Our flagship funding program — the Single Ventricle Research Fund (SVRF) — is an annual research award program that supports foundational studies aimed at improving outcomes for individuals with single ventricle heart disease. By addressing the organ- and multi-organ-level complications and clinical sequelae that drive long-term morbidity and mortality, the SVRF seeks to close critical gaps in understanding and treatment, and accelerate progress toward better, more predictive, and preventative care.

In its sixth cycle, the SVRF welcomes foundational research that is directly relevant to improving outcomes for individuals with single ventricle heart disease.

What Fits

Through the SVRF, Additional Ventures aims to accelerate foundational research that will lead to improved care and new therapeutic opportunities grounded in a mechanistic understanding of single ventricle heart disease.

The 2027 SVRF welcomes research aligned with the focus areas and strategic topics described in the Additional Ventures’ 2026 Research Roadmap. We are particularly interested in proposals that seek to elucidate the mechanisms underlying, prevent, or reverse the interrelated organ- and multi-organ-level sequelae that contribute to long-term morbidity and mortality.

Eligible investigators include postdoctoral fellows or equivalents holding a mentored position. Collaborative proposals will not be accepted through this track.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations conducting medical research on heart disease and related conditions in Georgia can access funding through the Max and Minnie Tomerlin Voelcker Fund, which supports research costs. Grants emphasize heart disease, cancer, arthritis, muscular dystrophy, and inherited retinal disorders, and may include seed, challenge, matching, or multi-year awards.

The Single Ventricle Research Fund (SVRF) offers annual grants aimed at enhancing research and care for individuals with single ventricle heart defects. With awards of up to $600,000, the SVRF encourages innovative projects that align with the Additional Ventures Research Roadmap. This initiative not only supports novel treatments but also fosters collaboration across disciplines to address critical challenges in single ventricle heart disease management.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities in Georgia seeking AED equipment for student or amateur athletes may be eligible for this national program, which awards life-saving devices rather than cash. Grants from Hopeys Heart Foundation help heart disease-focused schools and recreational centers improve sports safety and Sudden Cardiac Arrest preparedness through quarterly AED awards.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, fiscally sponsored groups, and public agencies offering physical or mental wellness programs in Georgia can seek funding for prevention education, care access, and mental health support. With a mission to support African American children and families, Jack and Jill of America Foundation provides up to US $10,000 for program implementation costs only.

Patients in Georgia with ANCA-associated vasculitis or granulomatosis with polyangiitis can receive help paying prescription drug copays and Medicare Part B premiums through this HealthWell Foundation fund. Grants from HealthWell Foundation help eligible U.S. patients with insurance and qualifying incomes reduce out-of-pocket treatment costs, which may benefit those also managing heart disease–related complications.

Patient advocacy nonprofits serving hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or heart failure communities, including those in Georgia, can receive support for communications and outreach initiatives through the Cytokinetics Communications Grant Program. Grants from Cytokinetics help heart disease organizations expand marketing, communications programming, or personnel activities with US $20,000 awards for five selected groups annually.

Joseph G Markoly Foundation Inc

When Joseph Markoly originally established the foundation more than thirty years ago, its focus was on Alzheimer’s and heart disease support, funded through a number of the larger national disease-related organizations. Over time the focus has shifted to helping small to mid-size organizations in our local communities which support children and seniors in a variety of effective ways. 

Markoly Foundation was established in honor of Joseph G. Markoly, an entrepreneur and philanthropist who wanted to make a positive impact in people’s lives. Joseph’s family was affected directly by both Alzheimer’s and heart disease having lost a family member to each condition. For that reason, the foundation dedicates a majority of their resources to providing grants to organizations that focus on the treatment of each of these diseases. In addition, Markoly Foundation supports a variety of programs dedicated to helping children and seniors by providing services, supplies, programs and research in areas impacting these demographics.

Joseph G. Markoly Foundation Grant Support for Children’s Organizations

Children are the future of this world and the Markoly Foundation is proud to fund local programs dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families. From providing vision services for school kids to classes on parenting, we are proud to do our part to help fund critical community programs for families.

We are dedicated to providing funding for local nonprofit programs that improve the quality of life for all, but particularly for the children and elders in our community.

Joseph G Markoly Foundation Inc

When Joseph Markoly originally established the foundation more than thirty years ago, its focus was on Alzheimer’s and heart disease support, funded through a number of the larger national disease-related organizations. Over time the focus has shifted to helping small to mid-size organizations in our local communities which support children and seniors in a variety of effective ways. 

Markoly Foundation was established in honor of Joseph G. Markoly, an entrepreneur and philanthropist who wanted to make a positive impact in people’s lives. Joseph’s family was affected directly by both Alzheimer’s and heart disease having lost a family member to each condition. For that reason, the foundation dedicates a majority of their resources to providing grants to organizations that focus on the treatment of each of these diseases. In addition, Markoly Foundation supports a variety of programs dedicated to helping children and seniors by providing services, supplies, programs and research in areas impacting these demographics.

Joseph G. Markoly Foundation Grant Support for Elder Organizations

The Markoly Foundation takes pride in supporting local organizations that provide services for elders in our community. Seniors face a number of challenges that come with aging, especially when they don’t have loved ones who are able to assist them with their needs. We provide grants for a variety of senior-related programs from Caregiver Education and Support to Emergency Meal Delivery and Transportation Services.

We are dedicated to providing funding for local nonprofit programs that improve the quality of life for all, but particularly for the children and elders in our community.

Healthcare providers and research teams can seek support to expand their capacity for firearm injury prevention and treatment research. Funding emphasizes clinical and health system interventions that prevent, treat, and heal gun-related harm. Eligible projects should strengthen organizational infrastructure, data capabilities, and implementation strategies to reduce firearm injuries and improve community health outcomes.

Research institutions and investigators studying cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic disease in Georgia can access funding through American Heart Association to evaluate GLP-1 and/or GIP agonists. Projects should use methods like causal inference or machine learning and leverage data such as de-identified claims, electronic health records, or cohort studies, and may include heart disease-focused work.

Nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations in Georgia working on oral health equity, policy, or community-based research can apply for CareQuest Institute’s Advancing Equity Through Oral Health Fund. Grants support oral health policy change, community engagement, innovative care models, and research on oral health disparities, which may benefit programs connected to chronic disease and heart health.

Early-career physician-scientists and researchers conducting myocarditis-related heart disease studies in Georgia, or elsewhere in the U.S. and Canada, can receive US $50,000 for seed-stage research. Myocarditis Foundation provides support for projects on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, helping investigators build preliminary data and prepare for larger NIH or other major funding.

U.S. 501(c)(3) medical schools, hospitals, health systems, and research entities conducting genome research on heart disease, cancer, lung disease, or diabetes may be eligible for support, including those in Georgia. Focused on human genetic sequencing, Scott R. MacKenzie Foundation invites long-established organizations and collaborative community partners to advance cures and build public awareness of genome research.

Nonprofit public charities conducting cardiovascular and structural heart disease programs in Georgia can apply for Edwards Lifesciences Foundation grants to support detection, treatment, and recovery initiatives, especially for underserved patients. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations and similar international charities may be eligible for education, screening, clinical training, and patient support projects.

U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits, equivalent international organizations focusing work in the U.S., government entities, and inclusive faith-based providers in Georgia can apply for Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation’s Hillman Innovations in Care grants, awarding up to US $500,000 for nursing-driven care models. Funding supports projects addressing racism’s impact on health, including chronic illness and heart disease–related inequities.