Resilient Northeast Georgia’s Trauma-Informed Communities Grant

The Resilient Northeast Georgia Trauma-Informed Communities Grant is offered through the Resilient Northeast Georgia initiative, which operates as a special project fund at the Athens Area Community Foundation. The initiative is supported by Resilient Georgia, a broader statewide collaborative that promotes trauma-informed care and resilience-building efforts throughout Georgia. This grant program aligns with their mission to prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and foster trauma-informed awareness and service delivery for children and families. The primary purpose of the grant is to fund programs and organizations that directly work to prevent ACEs and mitigate the effects of trauma among young people. The grant supports efforts to expand trauma-informed practices and to build capacity within communities for sustainable and effective care. Organizations are encouraged to propose initiatives that improve resilience outcomes and foster supportive environments for individuals from birth through age 26. The funding scope for this opportunity encompasses three major priority areas. First, program costs are eligible, covering direct expenses related to specific community programs such as educational outreach, training, community events, and train-the-trainer models. Second, the grant supports capacity building activities including training and leadership development to enhance trauma-informed services. Lastly, organizations may apply for funding to support expansion or scaling efforts, enabling successful programs to reach new regions or grow their impact within existing service areas. Eligibility for this grant is limited to organizations that serve a specified geographic region within Northeast Georgia. Eligible applicants include publicly supported 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, schools, churches, and government entities. All applicants must demonstrate that their proposed activities will directly impact one or more of the following counties: Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Jasper, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, and Walton. Additionally, applications must focus on reducing trauma effects for community members from birth to age 26. The application process requires interested organizations to first watch an informational webinar, which provides guidance on the evaluation process and best practices for submitting a successful application. A link to the online application is provided through the Resilient Northeast Georgia website. The grant cycle officially opens on May 1, 2025, and closes on June 30, 2025. No additional pre-application deadlines, Q&A opportunities, or award dates are specified in the available materials. The toolkit accompanying the grant serves as a resource for community partners, offering educational materials, promotional content, and best practices for trauma-informed community engagement. This toolkit is intended to support both applicants and broader community stakeholders in building resilience and promoting awareness of trauma-related issues.