Missed our 2025 Annual Meeting? You can see the Foundation’s 2024 highlights and achievements in our annual report.
We’re now accepting applications for the 2024 Local Heroes Grant Program.
Applications close July 31st.
With every swipe of a Local Heroes affinity debit card, Gesa members earn funds designated for grants in that card’s Local Heroes category (Firefighters, Healthcare Workers, Law Enforcement, Educators, and Veterans).
The Local Heroes Grants Program awards these funds to eligible organizations that support Local Heroes in our communities.
The funding varies depending on the amount raised the prior year through the Local Heroes affinity debit card. Grants are awarded in October.
Given back to our communities in 2024:
To qualify for a Local Heroes Grant, an organization must provide proof that the requested funds will support Firefighters, Healthcare Workers, Law Enforcement, Educators, or Veterans in our community.
What is required to complete an application?
Ineligible Requests
Grants will not be awarded for the following:
You can inquire about your grant status or request information by contacting localheroes@gesa.com.
The Local Heroes Grant Program funds projects and initiatives that support Firefighters, Healthcare Workers, Law Enforcement, Educators, and Veterans. This includes equipment, training, and program support for the local heroes and organizations they work with.
Every time a Gesa member uses their Local Heroes Affinity debit card, we donate to their card’s cause. Funds accumulated are disbursed annually by the Gesa Community Foundation.
The Gesa Community Foundation Board of Directors—comprised of Gesa team members and community members—works together to evaluate each grant request. The Foundation uses the following criteria for decision-making: connection to a Local Heroes population, financial need, and anticipated impact.
Applications are accepted annually starting in June with decisions finalized by October of each year.
Yes! Eligible organizations can apply annually whether you are awarded funding or not.
You can inquire about your grant status and request information by emailing localheroes@gesa.com.
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