Georgia grants for Nonprofits

This grant provides funding for organizations within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units program to monitor and analyze the reproductive success of the threatened wood stork in Lake Okeechobee and surrounding areas, ensuring informed ecosystem management in response to changing hydrologic conditions.

This program provides financial support to small-scale, sustainable farms in metro Atlanta to improve their operations and enhance their contributions to the local food system.

The City of Augusta allocates funding to the Greater Augusta Arts Council (GAAC) to distribute to the non-profit arts community. Donor Name: Greater Augusta Arts Council State: Georgia County: Richmond County (GA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: City leaders recognize the importance of public financial support to sustain a wide variety of artistic disciplines and expressions. Funding through the FY25 Annual City Arts Grant Program enables arts organizations to provide programming and educational opportunities throughout Augusta-Richmond County to promote Metro Augusta as a cultural destination to build the capacity and stability of Augusta’s arts and cultural organizations to enhance the economic development of the city through the arts Funding Information For fiscal year 2025, funds will be re-allocated in increments to support General Operating Expenses – up to $7,000, and to support specific Art Projects – up to $5,000. Eligibility Criteria Organizations must be dedicated principally to the performance, exhibition, and/or presentation of arts and/or cultural programming which impacts and benefits the Augusta-Richmond County community. The focus on arts and cultural programming must be reflected in the organization’s mission statement.  Organizations must be a non-profit entity for at least 1 year with a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service declaring the organization exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.  Organizations must be based in Richmond County with a physical headquarters or address in Richmond County.  Organizations must show excellence in programming, provide programs that are accessible to the general public, demonstrate consideration of the diversity of this community and articulate strategies for inclusiveness in the organization’s operations and arts programming. Organizations must operate as an independent organization, not under the shelter of any other organization such as a government entity. For more information, visit Greater Augusta Arts Council.

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta is seeking applications for its Arts, Culture and Creative Enterprises Grants to provide support to nonprofit literary and performing arts organizations to gain access to performance venues and facilities so they, in turn, can produce performing arts experiences for the public. Donor Name: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta State: Georgia County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/09/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Priority Consideration In alignment with the TogetherATL strategy, the following types of organizations will receive priority consideration for 2024 support: The artistic or cultural activity led by Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), which is defined as organizations that meet at least one of the following criteria as denoted in the application: The artistic leader is BIPOC; The executive leader is BIPOC; The artistic or cultural activity directly represents or serves Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), which is defined as organizations that meet at least three of the following criteria as denoted in the application: Artistic theme of performance engagement directly represents BIPOC experiences (as detailed in application narrative); Majority of board members are BIPOC; Majority of staff/technicians (employees, independent contractors, teaching artists, or volunteers) engaged are BIPOC; and /or Majority of the population served (audience, students, non-staff artists) is BIPOC Organizations that do not have their own primary performance space (either owned or long-term leased). New organizations that have never received A Place to Perform grant from the Foundation. Organizations that did not receive a Metropolitan Atlanta Arts grant in 2023. Organizations with operating budgets below $2 million Funding Information Grants of up to $5,000 to subsidize direct rental costs for performing arts presentations. Project Period Engagements must take place between October 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Eligible organizations include nonprofit professional arts organizations that need a place to perform work for the public. To be eligible for a grant, organizations must meet all the following criteria: Have a primary mission to produce or create programs or activities in areas directly concerned with the literary or performing arts, most commonly in the following disciplines: Creative, Nonfiction, Dance, Fiction, Multidisciplinary, Music, Musical, Theater, Opera Poetry Have a history of a significant portion of your organization’s arts programming devoted to creating, presenting, or producing literary or performing arts productions or performances for the public. Have a permanent and viable base in at least one of the following Georgia counties: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry or Rockdale. The applicant organization must have a business address in at least one of the above counties and conduct most of its local programs and services in metro Atlanta for the residents of metro Atlanta and visitors to metro Atlanta Exist as a charitable organization in line with one of the two following options: Exist as a 501(c)(3) organization as verified Have a fiscal-agent / fiscal-sponsor designated as a 501(c)(3) organization as verified For more information, visit Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta.

The Culture Connect Legacy Fund, managed by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, offers grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 to nonprofits serving US-based immigrant and refugee populations in Georgia, focusing on language access, public benefits access, economic empowerment, and affordable healthcare, with applications open until October 17, 2024.

The CIG Program is a competitive pass-through subgrant program made possible by a grant to Georgia DNR from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through Congressional funding pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act. These subgrants may be awarded to qualified county and municipal governments, regional commissions, state-affiliated research or educational institutions, or state agencies (except GDNR), provided the project takes place entirely within the eleven-county service area of the program. The CIG Program service area includes Brantley, Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Charlton, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh and Wayne counties.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, libraries, and schools in Georgia to support arts education programs for K-12 students, fostering community growth through diverse artistic activities.

The Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program is designed to assist persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless across the state. Managed by the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission and Federal HUD, the ESG Program offers sub-awards to local government entities and non-profit organizations to deliver street outreach, emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, and related services at the local level. The program aims to operate within a continuum of assistance to help individuals and families move towards housing sustainability. It supports targeted populations, including single women, men, youth, veterans, families, and those experiencing domestic violence. Grant renewed every year.

This funding opportunity provides up to $1,000,000 to nonprofit organizations in Georgia that deliver mental health services to military service members, veterans, and their families, with a focus on those near military bases and existing projects.

READY Community Foundations, part of ARC's READY Appalachia initiative, offers no-cost training to community foundations in Appalachia. Participants will build skills in financial management, fundraising, grantmaking, and strategic planning. Eligible foundations can apply for up to $25,000 in funding to implement capacity-building projects post-training. Applications are due by July 5, 2024.

Applications are now being accepted for the Richard C. Munroe Foundation Grant Program. Donor Name: The Richard C. Munroe Foundation State: Georgia County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Richard C. Munroe Foundation prefers to fund specific project/capital need expenses rather than operating expenses as the funds are limited and they in no way guarantee the participation in future years. Unless a board member has specific information regarding an organization requesting a grant, foundation prefers to focus geographically on the metro Atlanta area as this facilitates the ability to monitor recipients. Finally, they prefer to focus on small organizations or programs, preferably with a 3-year operation history, and hope that the grants will provide leverage whereby the recipients can successfully solicit funds from larger charitable organizations. Focus Areas Human services (programs for at-risk youth and the impoverished), Arts (especially programs that will aid the at-risk population), Environment Funding Information Grants will typically be between $3,000 and $15,000. Guidelines If your organization feels it might qualify under the general guidelines as stated in the mission statement, you should submit the following: A letter (please try to limit it to one page) with the following information: Your primary mission The community you serve (homeless, at-risk youth, etc) The amount requested The specific reason for the request (capital funding, new program, etc) Completed Grant Application A copy of your IRS letter verifying your tax-exempt status (or that of your umbrella organization) Verification of ability to earmark grant for a specific purpose. Any additional attachments you wish to send for the review as they discuss your request. For more information, visit RCMF.

Grant Opportunity: Improving Youth Mental Health Overview: The Cigna Group Foundation is committed to addressing youth mental health challenges post-pandemic. With a focus on supporting underserved communities, the foundation is allocating $9 million over three years to fund evidence-informed programs and services. The goal is to increase access to mental health intervention, equip parents and caregivers, and promote social-emotional skills among youth. Grant Details: Grant Range: $100,000 – $150,000 Term: One-year Eligibility & Requirements: Applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) organizations. Budgets should cover eligible expenses related to the grant project, excluding certain overhead costs. Clear progress and impact measurement plans, aligned with addressing health disparities, are required. Grantees must provide progress and final reports during the grant term. Geographical Focus: Connecticut Georgia Missouri New Jersey Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Application Timeline: Application Opens: April 17 Application Closes: May 22 Notification of Awards: Early July Grant Term Begins: August 1 Contact Information: For inquiries, contact [email protected].

The Delta Community Credit Union is seeking applications for its Philanthropic Grant Program which provides financial support to registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organizations whose purpose is to help families manage their household finances and improve the physical and financial well-being of young people. Donor Name: Delta Community Credit Union State: Georgia County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Grand Priority Priority will be given to organizations that meet grant criteria and align with the mission to help families manage their household finances and improve the physical and financial well-being of young people. Strong consideration will be given to organizations with programming in at least one of the following areas: Financial Literacy/Financial Education STEAM/STEM and Arts Education Health and Well-Being of Young People Education Funding Information The Philanthropic Fund will award a total of $150,000 to 20 deserving organizations. Grants will be awarded in the following categories: Tier One – $10,000 (7 organizations) Tier Two – $7,500 (6 organizations) Tier Three – $5,000 (7 organizations) Eligibility Criteria  Only registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the metro Atlanta, 16-county region and out-of-state branch communities in which Delta Community Credit Union does business are eligible to apply. Projects or programs must take place within the 2025 calendar year following notification that the grant has been awarded. Unused grants must be returned by the end of the 12-month period. Organizations or programs that received funding in 2024 through the Delta Community Credit Union Philanthropic Fund Program are not eligible for funding in 2025, but may reapply in subsequent years. Organizations or programs that received funding in 2024 through the Delta Community Credit Union Philanthropic Fund Program are not eligible for funding in 2025, but may reapply in subsequent years. For more information, visit Delta Community Credit Union.

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations in specific regions to conduct research and monitoring of wood stork reproduction in the Everglades, focusing on the impacts of hydrological changes on their populations.

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is pleased to announce the Gang Activity Prosecution Grant Program. Donor Name: Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) State: Georgia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/29/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The purpose of the FY 2025 Georgia Gang Activity Prosecution Grant program is to support state and local efforts to prosecute gang-related activity. Successful applicants must clearly identify and explain how their project will assist in creating safer communities by prosecuting gang activity. The program is based on risk-driven, capabilities-based, strategic plans that outline high-priority needs relating to gang activity prosecution. For these plans to be effective, government officials and elected leaders, working with the whole community, must consider how to sustain current capability levels, while also addressing potential gaps. Funding Information The State of Georgia set aside $1,250,000 in funds from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 state budget for a competitive grant to facilitate gang activity prosecutions in the state.  The period of performance will be from September 19, 2024 to May 15, 2025. Criteria Eligible applicants for the GAP grant are State of Georgia law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys, or nonprofits primarily focused on gang prosecutions. Examples of eligible entities are State Agencies, Judicial District/Circuits, County Sheriffs, and Police Departments. For more information, visit GEMA/HS.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit organizations in Central Georgia, focusing on enhancing the quality of life in African American communities through sustainability and self-sufficiency initiatives.

The Public Welfare Foundation's Grant Program aims to support community-led, restorative, and racially just approaches to justice in the United States. The focus areas include innovative criminal justice reform in specific states and cities, dismantling structures that have harmed people of color, investing in community-based solutions to reduce mass incarceration, and reframing the narrative around the U.S. criminal justice system through storytelling and journalism.

The Robert W. Woodruff Foundation seeks to improve the quality of life in Georgia by investing in health, education, economic opportunity and community vitality. Donor Name: Robert W. Woodruff Foundation State: Georgia County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Geographic Restrictions The Foundation will not consider grants to organizations without a presence in Georgia. The majority of the grants are made to organizations located and operating in metro Atlanta. No funding is provided for human services outside of metro Atlanta, defined by the United Way of Greater Atlanta to include Butts, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale counties. The Foundation will occasionally consider grants to significant institutions and initiatives in communities throughout Georgia. Eligibility Criteria  Your organization may be eligible for a grant if it: Is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Is located or operating in Georgia. Aligns with the Foundation’s program interests in Health, Education, Environment, Human Services, Arts & Culture or Community Development. Successful grant applicants share these characteristics: Strong executive and volunteer leadership. Track record of sustainable operations. Broad base of financial support. Proven program effectiveness. For more information, visit RWWF.

Cobb & Douglas Public Health offers Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Partnership Grants to assist community partners with implementing initiatives that support the 2023-2027 CHIP for Cobb and Douglas Counties. Donor Name: Cobb & Douglas Public Health State: Georgia County: Cobb County (GA), Douglas County (GA) Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants Deadline: 05/23/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: For each strategic priority, the CHIP identifies goal areas of focus with corresponding strategies to achieve the goals. The goal areas are: access to health care; healthy behaviors (e.g. physical activity, healthy sexual behaviors, worksite wellness programs, chronic disease prevention programs, and reducing youth tobacco use); healthy eating; maternal and infant health; and mental and behavioral health. Funding Information Awards will not exceed $25,000 per applicant. Funding requests less than or equal to $5,000 will not require a 1:1 match. Criteria Grants are being offered as seed money for sustainable, non-profit initiatives that support at least one identified CHIP strategy. Awardees must address the health of residents within Cobb County and/or Douglas County. Proposed Initiatives Must: Be new or expanded efforts to improve health equity; Be collaborative in nature, including a minimum of 1 partnership, to execute the proposed project Letters of support from partnering agencies are required with the application. Align with a goal area and strategy identified in the 2023-2027 CHIP; and Include policy development activities, systems-level improvements, orbuilt environment changes. Policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes make healthy choices practical and available to all community members. Residents can see the benefits of this funding long after the project is completed by changing laws, shaping physical landscapes, and ensuring sustainable community improvements are made. For more information, visit Cobb & Douglas Public Health.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance educational opportunities and academic achievement for children in Comer, Georgia, through capital improvements and instructional initiatives.