Georgia Housing Grants

This grant provides financial support to neighborhood groups and organizations working on projects that improve the quality of life in designated communities in Macon, specifically Lynmore Estates and Pleasant Hill.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and individuals in specific Georgia counties to address social, health, and economic needs within the community.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Bartow County, Georgia, that provide impactful programs in areas such as education, financial stability, health services, and community resilience.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the metro Atlanta area focused on preventing evictions and assisting individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit housing developers and builders in five Georgia counties to create and preserve affordable homeownership opportunities for communities of color.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations and government entities in Cobb County to implement projects that address homelessness and housing insecurity through emergency shelter, street outreach, and homeless prevention services.

This program provides funding to local nonprofit organizations and government entities in Cobb County, Georgia, to deliver essential public services that benefit low- and moderate-income individuals, addressing issues like homelessness, job training, and mental health support.

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and housing authorities in Georgia for the rehabilitation and construction of affordable homes to support low-income families.

This funding provides financial support to local governments in Georgia to enhance accountability courts and implement peer support programs aimed at reducing gun violence among at-risk individuals.

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.

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.

The City of Savannah is seeking applications for its 2025 Community Partnership Program. Donor Name: City of Savannah State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/12/2024 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Community Investment programs compete under two categories, Established Non-Profits and Developing Non-Profits. Selection committees evaluate proposals and recommend funding in amounts ranging from $15,000 to $50,000 for Community Investment contracts. Programs address key issues impacting residents including economic mobility, senior and youth services, food insecurity and health and wellness. Homelessness Services System Coordination funding supports the agency that serves as lead for the Continuum of Care (CoC) and manages the coordinated entry system for participating agencies, and other federally mandated CoC activities. This funding category is capped at $200,000. Focus Areas Good Government, Vibrant Neighborhoods, Health & Environment, Economic Strength/Poverty Reduction, Infrastructure Growth & Development, and Public Safety. Eligible Activities Agencies seeking to provide services must submit proposals under one of the following two categories. Proposals submitted in the Community Services category ($15,000 $50,000) must demonstrate the ability to assist the City of Savannah in addressing a community need.  Agencies submitting proposals in the Homelessness Services System Coordination category (Up to $200,000) must demonstrate the ability to provide all required Continuum of Care services. Eligible Criteria  Agencies submitting proposals must meet the following requirements: Be a legally formed not-for-profit (non-profit) entity located within the city and providing services directly benefitting residents of Savannah, Georgia. Provide proof of the non-profit entity’s legal formation. This information can be found on the Corporations Division of the Office of Secretary of State. Agencies must submit a Review Report of their profit and loss statement or financial statements prepared by an Independent Auditor or Certified Public Accountant in accordance with generally accepted auditing principles. For agencies expending less than $100,000 in the prior fiscal year, a summary of the Profit and Loss Statement prepared by an independent auditor or a certified public accountant in compliance with generally accepted auditing standards as applied to nonprofit organizations will be accepted. Any areas of concern identified in the agency’s profit and loss statement or summary of reviewed financial statement will be addressed during the proposal review period and in consultation with the City of Savannah’s Office of Management and Budget. For more information, visit COS.

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.

The 2023 Property Tax Relief Grant is a one-time grant proposed by Governor Brian Kemp to refund $950 million in property taxes to homestead owners in Georgia. The grant, also known as the Homestead Tax Relief Grant, was signed into law on March 13, 2023. The Department of Revenue has been allocated $950 million to reduce the assessed value of Georgia homesteads by $18,000. To receive the grant, property owners will see a $18,000 reduction in the assessed value of their property. Local tax officials will notify the Department of Revenue of the anticipated revenue, and the Department of Revenue will issue credits to the local taxing authorities. The grant does not apply to rental properties and is only available to homesteads claimed by Georgia taxpayers before the April 1 deadline. It is important to note that the Property Tax Relief Grant is different from a homestead exemption. Georgia offers various homestead exemptions, including exemptions for seniors over 65, disabled veterans, and surviving spouses of public safety officers. The grant program was created in the late 1990s and discontinued after the 2008 Recession, but it has been reinstated due to the State's excess reserves. The grant does not provide a paper check or direct deposit, but rather appears as a reduction on the property tax bill.