Power of the Purse (POP) Grant

The Power of the Purse (POP) Grant is administered by the Community Foundation of West Georgia (CFWG), a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the quality of life in the West Georgia region through philanthropy and community leadership. Established in 2009, the POP Fund is an initiative created and led by women in the region to address local needs specific to women and children. Since its inception, the POP Fund has awarded over $156,000 in funding to 44 local organizations. The grant is a grassroots effort aimed at encouraging activism and volunteerism, with a focus on strengthening community ties while addressing critical social issues affecting women and children. The primary objective of the Power of the Purse Grant is to support nonprofit organizations that provide essential services, advocacy, and empowerment initiatives for women and children within the West Georgia area. The fund is particularly geared toward efforts that seek to create lasting community improvements through direct services or strategic interventions. The program not only funds direct aid but also seeks to elevate and expand the visibility of community-based initiatives that are often underrepresented or under-resourced. The funding scope of the POP Grant is limited to organizations serving within the geographic boundaries of West Georgia. Funds may be used for project-based work, capacity building, or programmatic needs directly benefiting women and children. However, the program does not detail specific restrictions or exclusions regarding spending rules in the available source information. The POP Fund is built on the principles of localized giving and targeted impact, which shapes its grantmaking approach toward measurable community betterment. The application cycle for the 2026 Power of the Purse Grant opens on February 15 and closes on March 31 at 11:59 PM EST. All applications must be submitted through the foundation’s official grants module during this window. No pre-application materials such as Letters of Intent or Concept Papers are required. The submission process is streamlined to allow eligible nonprofit organizations to apply directly through the foundation’s digital platform. While the source material does not provide a breakdown of evaluation criteria or detailed application components, applicants can expect the review process to consider alignment with the grant's mission of supporting women and children, as well as the demonstrated need and potential for local impact. Past recipients have been community-based nonprofits engaged in education, health, shelter, and social services within the target population. Notifications about grant awards are typically issued after the close of the application cycle, but no specific award announcement timeline is stated. For inquiries regarding the grant or application process, applicants are encouraged to contact Kim Jones, President of the Community Foundation of West Georgia, via email at [email protected] or by phone at (770) 832-1462. The foundation’s physical office is located at 807 South Park Street, Carrollton, Georgia. The program is not marked as recurring, and there is no indication that it accepts applications on a rolling basis. Thus, interested applicants should ensure they apply within the defined window to be considered for funding in 2026.