Georgia Humanities Grants

This grant provides financial support and professional development opportunities to exceptional scriptwriters residing in the Southern United States, celebrating their contributions to the region's cultural landscape.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Atlanta metropolitan area, prioritizing hospitals and health-related initiatives, followed by education, human services, and arts and culture.

This grant provides financial support to Southern writers and independent publishers for literary projects that celebrate the region's unique traditions and voices.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Whitfield, Bartow, and Gordon Counties that focus on community improvement through various initiatives such as arts, education, and social services.

This grant provides financial support and recognition to exceptional visual artists in the Southern U.S. to enhance their artistic practice and promote their work through exhibitions and residencies.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that promote cultural understanding and diversity in communities where Nissan operates, supporting educational programs, cultural events, and heritage projects.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.

This grant provides financial support to Methodist-affiliated educational institutions in rural areas, organizations aiding sick or elderly ministers, and charities assisting economically disadvantaged children and orphans, particularly in Georgia.

The Ida Alice Ryan Charitable Trust is seeking applications to support charitable institutions in or in the vicinity of Atlanta, Georgia. Donor Name: Ida Alice Ryan Charitable Trust State: Georgia City: Atlantic Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Focus Areas Arts, culture, and humanities Education Health Human services Public/society benefit Eligibility Criteria Organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Organizations must be in, or in the vicinity of, the Atlanta, Georgia, area as defined by the Metro Atlanta 28-County Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

The Georgia Council for the Arts is seeking applications for its Cultural Facilities Grant Program to support the construction, renovation, or acquisition of an arts facility, or the addition of equipment to support arts programs. Donor Name: Georgia Council for the Arts State: Georgia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: Cultural Facilities Grants provide support for capital projects for arts facilities in Georgia. Arts-based programming may include, but is not limited to: Performing arts (dance, music, theatre, musical theatre, opera, storytelling, puppetry, and performance art) Visual arts (two-dimensional, three-dimensional, photography, and digital) Media arts (film, video, and audio) Literary arts (poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction) Folk & traditional arts (music, dance, theatre, storytelling, and crafts) Public concerts or performances Multidisciplinary arts projects Education in any of the arts fields referenced above, including workshops, demonstrations, classes, and field trips Artist guilds, communities, and residencies Arts service organization programs, including professional development or capacity building Artist residencies The following areas fall outside of GCA’s definition of arts-based programming: Humanities (history, religion, philosophy, languages) Social sciences (sociology, anthropology, economics, political science, geography) Sciences (physics, chemistry, biology, zoology, botany) Culinary arts Fashion Martial arts Sports or recreation Magic shows, circus arts, balloon twisters, parades, fireworks, reenactments Body art (face painting, body painting, tattoos) Non-arts recreation (inflatable jumpers, petting zoos, 5K races or other athletic events) Topiary or landscape art Interior design or beautification Funding Information FY25 Cultural Facilities Grants will receive an award that could range from $10,000 to $75,000. Project Period Project that will be carried out between November 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria All eligible applicants must be located in Georgia, registered with the Georgia Secretary of State, and must have completed all requirements of any previous GCA or State of Georgia grant awarded prior to 2024. Previous recipients of the Cultural Facilities Grant are eligible to apply in 2024 due to the additional funds available from ARP funds awarded by the State of Georgia. Eligible applicants must be one of the following: a non-profit arts organization registered with the IRS (to be defined as an arts organization, the entity must include the arts as part of the mission statement and more than 50% of programming must be arts-related) a local government entity (i.e. a city, county or local authority) that owns and manages an arts facility For more information, visit GCA.

The Aegon Transamerica Foundation Grant Program aims to support youth and families in the communities where it operates by investing in charitable organizations. The foundation provides grant funding to non-profit organizations in the categories of Arts & Culture, Civic & Community, Education & Literacy, Health & Welfare, and United Way initiatives. Additionally, a special fund may be established for employee donations, often matched dollar-for-dollar, and provided to an organization assisting in disaster relief efforts.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in select Southern states for capital projects and educational programs that aim to improve graduation rates.

This funding opportunity provides $2,000 grants to individual artists in six Southeastern states who have lost essential tools or materials due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

This grant provides funding to Georgia-based nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities to create public humanities programs that promote community engagement and dialogue.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that improve the health and well-being of elderly women, particularly in Georgia.

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

This grant provides financial support to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Metro Atlanta area for projects focused on education, the environment, arts, culture, humanities, health, and human services.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Georgia that focus on education, health, human services, and public benefit, particularly benefiting communities in Augusta and Richmond County.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Georgia to create public humanities projects that celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, focusing on themes like liberty, equality, and democracy.