/24-7PressRelease/ - SANDY SPRINGS, GA, June 19, 2008 - "Atlanta Benefits," Humana's charitable giving program in support of Mind, Body and Spirit, was developed as an outgrowth of Humana's commitment as a corporate citizen of the Atlanta area.
Through this charitable competition, a one-time, $100,000 signature grant will be awarded to a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization based in the Atlanta metropolitan area that is doing valuable work to benefit the people of Atlanta.
Humana's donation of $100,000 to a single Atlanta-based nonprofit each year will allow the organization to reach greater milestone goals.
The winner is announced each winter at an awards celebration in Atlanta at a venue to be determined.
Atlanta Benefits 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 the Atlanta area.
* Recipients of the funded program must be from the Atlanta area exclusively.
* No more than 15% of the award can be applied to administrative 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:
o Have outcomes which address the health and wellness needs of the community
o Can be completed within a year with the one time grant
o Will be able to continue without requiring additional financial support
Humana Georgia Commercial Operations Market President Dan Feruck: 770-350-2195 (w)
Humana 2008 Atlanta Benefits grant program information: 770-350-2222
The Humana Foundation: 502-580-4140
Humana SE Media Relations Manager Mitch Lubitz: 813-287-6180 (w); 813-732-0386 (c)
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