Our Communities Benefit - Humana Celebrates Giving
What is the Our Communities Benefit Program?
Our Communities Benefit, Humana’s charitable giving program in support of Mind, Body and Spirit, was developed as an outgrowth of Humana's commitment as a caring corporate citizen. There are currently Our Communities Benefit programs in nine locations: Arizona, Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Houston, Kansas City, Louisiana, Tampa Bay, and Utah.
Through this charitable competition, a one-time $100,000 grant is awarded to a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in each of the nine eligible locations. Humana's donations of $100,000 to nine different nonprofit organizations will allow each organization to reach greater milestone goals.
What programs do Our Communities Benefit support?
Our Communities Benefit supports the following programs:
- Mind: projects or institutions that seek to improve the educational landscape resulting in higher levels of achievement
- Body: projects or human service agencies engaged in the promotion of healthy bodies and lifestyles
- Spirit: projects or civic & cultural development organizations that seek to inspire communities and enliven the human spirit
Organizations must meet the following criteria:
- Any not-for-profit organization that needs help in reaching its goals in the above categories excluding political, social, religious, labor, or veteran's organizations may apply
- The group must be based in an eligible location
- Recipients of the funded program must be from the qualifying area exclusively
- No more than 15 percent of the award can be applied to salaries or consultants fees
- Applicant must submit a grant application, including written proposal
- Finalists must make a formal presentation before a panel of judges, in addition to providing an audited financial statement for the organization
Special consideration will be given to projects that:
- Have outcomes which address the health and wellness needs of the community
- Can be completed within a year with the one time grant
- Will be able to continue without requiring additional financial support
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