2025 Georgia Trauma Foundation Grant Opportunity

Recognizing Our 2025 Grant Winners

At Georgia Trauma Foundation, we know that quality trauma care saves lives–and it takes all of us, working together, to advance and sustain it across our state. That’s why we’re proud to support eight Georgia-based organizations through our 2025 Trauma Care Grant Program. As part of our mission to invest in trauma care and make a lasting impact on the health and safety of our communities, we awarded eight grants each up to $10,000 to the following Georgia-based organizations leading initiatives in injury prevention, trauma education, public awareness, and advocacy.

2025 Grant Recipients

Fairview Park Hospital

Program: Enhancing Pediatric Trauma Readiness

Expanding access to pediatric trauma education, this project includes a two-day symposium, pediatric simulation days, educator workshops, and new simulation equipment to improve regional readiness and empower trauma educators.

Amount Awarded: $9,820.00

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Safe Kids

Program: Safe Firearm Storage

Focused on preventing unintentional firearm injuries in children and teens, this initiative distributes safety equipment and provides vital education around secure firearm storage.

Amount Awarded: $10,000.00

Region 5 Trauma Education and Outreach Team

Program: Expanding the MCI Multiverse

Leveraging immersive technology, this project enhances mass casualty incident (MCI) preparedness through advanced, multimodal training experiences for trauma professionals across Georgia.

Amount Awarded: $9,945.00

Lanier Technical College

Program: TECC Course

Delivering the National Association of EMTs’ Trauma Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) course to 60 EMS practitioners and police officers, this program equips first responders with critical trauma care skills.

Amount Awarded: $9,990.00

Pillar EMS Academy

Program: Trauma Grant Project

Addressing the gap in accessible trauma training, this project offers free Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS-FR) courses to fire department recruits and underserved volunteer fire departments.

Amount Awarded: $9,950.00

Region 5 Critical Incident Stress Management Team

Program: HONOR Initiative

This program supports EMS, fire, and law enforcement personnel in processing trauma fatalities through structured opportunities for acknowledgment and reflection—offering emotional support when outcomes are beyond their control.

Amount Awarded: $7,500.00

Atrium Health

Program: Safe at Home: Prevention of Pediatric Injury Through Outreach Education

Targeting common causes of home injuries, this initiative educates preteens (ages 10–12) on home safety and emergency response, helping young people build the skills to prevent injuries and act quickly in crises.

Amount Awarded: $9,400.00

Telfair County Emergency Medical Services

Program: Ride Safe

This program provides fitted, adjustable helmets and delivers essential bike safety education to promote safer riding habits for children in the community.

Amount Awarded: $6,320.00