The David, Helen, and Marian Woodward Fund - Atlanta is a grantmaking initiative established through the Will of Marian Woodward Ottley. The fund's mission is to contribute to a better world for future generations by supporting capital improvement projects and educational programs that enhance graduation rates. The fund operates under the oversight of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., with a distribution committee responsible for grant allocations.
Grants are awarded in the program areas of arts, culture, and humanities; education; environment and animals; health; human services; international/foreign affairs; public and society benefit; and religion. The fund prioritizes capital improvement and project grants, particularly for educational institutions, and does not provide funding for annual program grants.
Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations operating in Georgia or its neighboring states, including Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Preference has historically been given to organizations located in Georgia. Applicants must submit proposals through the online grant application form and must wait at least two years from the date of a previous application or grant award payment before submitting a new request.
The fund has two annual application deadlines: April 1 and September 1. Once a grant request is submitted, applicants receive an email confirming receipt. Funding decisions are communicated in writing after the committee reviews applications. If awarded, grant funds are typically disbursed within 4 to 6 weeks following the committee meeting.
Recipients are required to submit periodic progress reports and a final report on funded projects. Applicants are instructed not to contact committee members directly regarding proposals or funding approaches, as all decisions are based solely on the materials provided in the application.
For inquiries related to grant programs or technical support, applicants may contact the grant administration team via email at grantadministration@wellsfargo.com or by phone at 1-888-235-4351.
