High Five Grant Program

The High Five program is administered by the Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG), an organization dedicated to fostering a philanthropic spirit in Central Georgia. The Foundation envisions a region where community members collaborate toward shared goals and strong nonprofit infrastructure, and where local philanthropy thrives. As part of this mission, CFCG provides opportunities for donors to support nonprofits with tangible needs, thereby enabling impactful, community-centered investments. High Five is a donor engagement initiative designed to connect charitable contributions directly with specific and unique needs of nonprofit organizations within the CFCG's 21-county service area. Rather than funding general operating expenses, this program encourages nonprofit applicants to submit proposals for creative and mission-relevant items or projects that are outside their typical budget. These requests are then showcased to CFCG donors, who have the discretion to select which initiatives they wish to fund, thereby personalizing and directing their philanthropy. Eligible applicants for High Five must be nonprofit organizations classified as 501(c)(3) and must be operating within the specified 21-county service region in Central Georgia. Each nonprofit may submit up to three High Five requests annually, provided that the total cumulative amount requested does not exceed $5,000. Importantly, the total cost of each proposed item or project must not exceed this amount, ensuring that any approved donor grant can fully cover the request. Applications for High Five must be submitted by 12:00 PM on October 15. Approved applications will be promoted to CFCG’s donor network in November, and donors have until the end of the year to fund requests. Grants will be awarded only if funded through donor recommendations. Because funds may not be awarded until the end of the calendar year, applicants should avoid proposing items they need to purchase before year-end or items they have already acquired. Funded organizations are required to submit a letter of appreciation addressed to the Community Foundation by March 1 of the following year. This thank-you letter, which is then forwarded to the donor(s), should include a story demonstrating the impact of the funded item, a high-resolution photo showing the item in use or aligning with the organization’s mission, and a receipt or invoice for the purchase. For additional information, applicants may contact the Community Foundation of Central Georgia at 577 Mulberry Street, Suite 1600, Macon, GA 31201. They may also reach the Foundation by phone at 478-750-9338 or toll-free at 866-750-9338, or via email at info@cfcga.org.

Requests should be creative, timely, and tailored to donor interest.