Georgia Local Grants

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 financial assistance to commercial property owners in East Point, Georgia, for exterior improvements that enhance the attractiveness and functionality of their businesses.

This grant provides financial support for arts projects in Georgia, including performances and exhibitions, to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities that promote community engagement and diversity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public schools, colleges, municipalities, and individual artists in Fulton County to promote diverse arts programming and community engagement throughout 2025.

This program provides financial assistance to Decatur-based businesses and commercial property owners for improving the interiors of retail and dining spaces in Downtown Decatur.

This program provides financial assistance to small business and commercial property owners in Decatur, Georgia, to improve the exteriors of their buildings and enhance the community's aesthetic appeal.

This program provides matching funds to small businesses in Decatur, Georgia, to improve their digital marketing efforts and enhance their online presence.

This funding opportunity is designed to assist local and state law enforcement agencies in the Northern District of Georgia in implementing initiatives to reduce gun violence and improve community safety.

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 Middle South Georgia Conservation District, a legal subdivision of the state of Georgia established in 1945, offers the Environmental and Agricultural Education Grant to promote education related to agriculture and natural resources within its nine-county service area. The grant supports educators from Pre-K to 12th grade and agricultural or natural resources-based entities in Ben Hill, Brooks, Colquitt, Crisp, Irwin, Thomas, Tift, Turner, and Worth counties. Applicants can request up to $1,000 for projects including tools, books, software, lab equipment, field trips, and the development of natural resource areas. Applications are due by September 30, 2024.

The Nonprofit Capacity Building Capital Support grant program focuses on projects that improve capacity by fulfilling a capital need. Donor Name: Gwinnett County State: Georgia County: Gwinnett County (GA) 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: The ARPA funded Nonprofit Capacity Building (NCB) program strengthens nonprofits by increasing their core operations and improving infrastructure. Providing support that will assist Gwinnett nonprofits in more effectively carrying out their missions – now and into the future. The program may provide support that is capital in nature, including, but not limited to: Equipment Software solutions Vehicles The goals of this funding opportunity are:  To increase the effectiveness of local nonprofits they will strive to fund as many organizations as possible with the funding available.  Identify nonprofit organizations that have limited capacity but are doing impactful activities for Gwinnett County residents most in need.  Support nonprofit organizations with capital funding that will sustain or enhance their organizational capacity to meet community needs. Funding Information Eligible NPOs can receive only one capital support award. They anticipate capital support awards to range between $3,000 and $100,000 depending on the funded project.  Gwinnett County will award up to $4,550,000 for NCB Capital Support grant projects. Project Period The duration of each award is 12 months. Eligibility Criteria Must be a private nonprofit organization registered as a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) organization with the IRS in operation for at least 12 months prior to the application submittal date. Must have a demonstrated history of serving Gwinnett County residents. Has experienced a negative economic impact due to COVID-19. Mission and activities generally align with existing recommendations from the Human Services Strategic Plan. For more information, visit Gwinnett County.

The City of Powder Springs is seeking applications for its Neighborhood Beautification Grants to encourage visual improvements to neighborhoods, including entrances and common spaces and exteriors of buildings. Donor Name: City of Powder Springs State: Georgia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information Project funding is limited to a maximum of $4,000.00 project with a minimum grant of $500.00. Project Guidelines Eligible work is limited to exterior improvements to common areas, entrances, and buildings in single-family residential neighborhoods and multi-family residential properties within the limits of the City of Powder Springs. Priority will be given to projects that are highly visible to the public, contribute to improving the appearance of the community and promote the historic and/or unique character of the area. Project examples would include, but are not limited to, installing neighborhood identification. Signage, organizing neighborhood cleanups, constructing playground equipment in a vacant or public area and planting a community garden. Projects must be appropriate for the existing structures and location (similar or complementary in design, scale, style, color, materials, and finish) and consistent with the location’s current uses. Projects must conform to City codes, zoning, and subdivision regulations. Ineligible projects include roof repairs or replacement, security systems, general maintenance (except exterior painting), interior improvements, purchase of personal property or equipment, or projects where work has already started. Important: Projects must be fully completed by April, 1, 2025. Eligibility Criteria  Homeowners associations, neighborhood organizations, and similar neighborhood-based organizations are eligible to apply. Such organizations must be open to anyone living in the neighborhood who meets the membership requirements, and membership must be targeted to a specific geographic area. Community organizations are not eligible (such as Civitan, Boy Scouts, etc.) Multi-family residential property owners are also eligible to apply. The location to be improved must not be in violation of any City codes. Applicant must not be a party in any active lawsuit with the City of Powder Springs. Applicant must be current on all City taxes, permits, fees, levies, fines and penalties owed to the City. Ineligible entities include government-owned entities; entities owned or managed by elected or appointed officials of Powder Springs or Cobb County or by family of any of these officials; any entity suspended or disbarred from participation in federally funded projects. For more information, visit City of Powder Springs.

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 Chatham County Hospital Authority (CCHA) Trust announces a $1.2M grant funding opportunity and invites nonprofit and for-profit organizations providing preventative health care services to the indigent population in Chatham County, Georgia, to apply for funding through a competitive grantmaking process. Donor Name: Chatham County Hospital Authority Trust State: Georgia County: Chatham County (GA), Chattooga County (GA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/26/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: United Way of the Coastal Empire (UWCE), as a seasoned community grantor, will administer the CCHA Trust Grant. While United Way will facilitate the grant process, CCHA will retain full decision-making authority.   The purpose of the CCHA Trust Grant is to provide preventative health care services to the indigent population of Chatham County, Georgia.   Areas of Focus Must address at least one of CCHA’s focus areas: Behavioral and mental health services Health screenings Dental hygiene care Specialty care services (e.g. diabetes) Patient advocacy and navigational resources Funding Information Individual grant awards will not exceed $250,000. Eligibility Criteria Must serve indigent Chatham County, Georgia residents “Indigent” is defined, for this purpose, as households at or below 138% of the Federal Poverty Line in alignment with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The current income level for this funding cycle is equal to $20,783 per person or $43,056 for a family of four. Must provide documentation to certify client household income and location. Organization/entity must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or for-profit business with accompanying business licensing and certifications. Must provide proof of insurance (e.g. nonprofit liability insurance or for-profit malpractice insurance certificate). Organization/entity complies with the USA Patriot Act and all federal and state laws concerning discrimination based on age, race, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, economic status, disability, cultural heritage or national origin. For-profit entities must provide: Most recent tax returns Last completed income statement (profit and loss) Balance sheet Last completed audit, compilation, or review  Non-profit entities must provide: Most recent tax returns Last completed income statement (profit and loss) Balance sheet Last completed audit, compilation, or review Organization/entity complies with all CCHA Trust eligibility requirements and bylaws. Organization/entity has a conflict-of-interest policy. Grant funds cannot be used for capital campaigns or fundraising events. As a condition of accepting funding, Grantees must report data and outcomes through a mid-year and final report. For more information visit CCHA.

The Youth Climate Action Fund to activate tens of thousands of young people ages of 15 – 24 years to design, produce, and govern urgent climate solutions in their cities Donor Name: City of Atlanta State: Georgia City: Atlanta Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/25/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: City of Atlanta, in partnership with 21st Century Leaders, will select projects that demonstrate youth-led innovations that support ambitious sustainability, clean energy and climate resilience goals. In addition to the microgrant program, the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and Resilience will develop youth-focused activities such a youth climate action summit.  Projects eligible for microgrants may include: Youth-led awareness, education, research, and development initiatives, including: youth-led climate education programs; youth climate hackathons; youth-developed climate surveys and research; youth-informed clubs or curriculum; and youth-designed public art and awareness campaigns.  Youth-driven climate mitigation and adaptation projects, including: youth-led community gardening, tree planting, reforestation, and urban farming campaigns; youth-managed recycling and waste reduction programs; and youth-produced climate resilience workshops and disaster preparedness programs. Co-governed youth climate action plans, including: partnerships between city leaders and youth groups to inform climate-related policy ideas, decisions, or actions or the formation of youth climate ambassadors or advisory boards. Funding Information Award microgrants in the amount of $1,000 to $5,000.  Eligibility Criteria Open to Atlanta youth, ages 15 – 24 years old. Youth can submit applications individually or as a group. For more information, visit City of Atlanta.

The City of Savannah is pleased the announce 2025 Violence Reduction Program Grants to keep young people alive, out of jail, and safe at home, school, or the workplace. Donor Name: City of Savannah State: Georgia City: Savannah Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Savannah’s youth are among the community’s most precious assets, and the City of Savannah has prioritized the safety and wellbeing of their youth. To achieve the goal, the City of Savannah Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) is making funding available to support community programs, services and initiatives focused on reducing gun violence among Savannah’s youth and young adults, with priority given to services targeting ages 12 to 25, who have been or are identified as being at risk of involvement in gun and other violence. Funding Information Proposals may receive an award up to a maximum of $50,000 for allowable expenses. Eligible Projects/Programs All projects must meet the following requirements: Be realistic and well-planned Be implemented in Savannah, Georgia, and benefit Savannah residents Have measurable performance goals that can be reported to the City and community Result in outcomes that reduce gun and other violence and negative behaviors among participants or within a clearly defined community or geographic area Address one or more of the following service continuum needs: Prevention Intervention Redirection Progression Eligibility Criteria Entities submitting proposals must meet the following requirements: Be a legally formed not-for-profit (non-profit) entity registered in the state of Georgia and able to provide proof of the non-profit entity’s legal formation. Non-profit organizations are formed in Georgia by filing with the Corporations Division of the Office of Secretary of State. For more information or to retrieve a copy of the organization’s Georgia certificate Be located within the corporate city limits of Savannah Provide services directly benefitting residents of Savannah, Georgia. For more information, visit City of Savannah.

The City of Savannah is accepting applications is accepting applications for its 2025 Arts & Cultural Enrichment Grant Program to provide high quality, innovative and creative art, and cultural programs. Donor Name: City of Savannah State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The City seeks proposals that position arts, cultural, and creative programs as catalysts to realize the City’s goals of increasing economic growth through skill-building, employment, and entrepreneurship; improving the aesthetics of built environments; building and reinforcing a strong sense of community; engaging, developing and inspiring young people through imaginative approaches; and to increase access to art and culture in close proximity to where residents live. Funding Information Applicants may request up to 50% of the cost for each proposed program up to a maximum of $100,000 per application.  Eligible Expenses  Funding may be used:  To support direct project costs associated with the provision of contracted programs, such as artistic/technical/production fees, marketing costs, program/project supplies and materials, equipment rental, etc.  To support indirect program costs, such as administrative office supplies or internal/external personnel costs associated with the program, up to a maximum of 15% of program expenses. Funding Priorities  The City and Cultural Affairs Commission are seeking proposals that strategically position the disciplines of the creative sector to address the following City priorities in a measurable way.  The level of funding and contract awards is contingent on the annual availability of funds and applying for funds does not guarantee a proposal will be recommended or a contract will be awarded.    Increase economic growth through skill-building, employment, and entrepreneurship.  Improving the aesthetics of built environments through creative programs.  Expand art and cultural experiences to new and diverse audiences and participants.  Build and reinforce a strong sense of community throughout Savannah.  Engage, develop, and inspire young people through imaginative and innovative approaches.  Reestablish, enrich, and/or preserve vibrant neighborhoods and the quality of life in Savannah.  Increase access to art and culture in close proximity to where residents live. Eligibility Criteria Applying organizations must meet ALL of the following requirements to be eligible for funding consideration. Please note: These criteria only determine the eligibility of organizations to apply for funding and do not guarantee applicants will be recommended or receive funding.  Applying organizations must meet ONE of the following:  Be a cultural/art-focused organization that provides arts/cultural programming for community benefit as part of the organization’s primary mission, OR  Be a college, university, or other non-profit that is seeking to provide arts/cultural programming as part of its overall services to the community (50% or more of audience/participants may not be students/faculty), OR  Be a new or emerging organization with a documented history of previous community programs/events (reviews, articles, photos, videos, etc.), articles of incorporation, and proof of determination of tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Applying organizations must meet ALL of the following:  Be a legally formed non-profit (not-for-profit) entity registered in the state of Georgia.  Organizations must have obtained their IRS non-profit status prior to application submission.  Have an independent functioning board of directors, reflective of the community it serves.  Be located within the corporate city limits of Savannah and/or provide the majority of the non profit programs in Savannah.  Project/program manager must permanently reside within the greater Savannah metropolitan area.  Provide financial information demonstrating ongoing fiscal responsibility and stability (e.g., income/expense statements, completed IRS Form 990/990EZ, financial audit).  Be able to meet all insurance coverage requirements, including coverage that includes the City and its agents as co-insured parties for the duration of funded activities.  Have successfully completed the requirements of past contracts with the City and/or be in good standing and compliant with the terms of existing City contracts (if applicable). For more information, visit City of Savannah.

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 Clayton County Tourism Authority (CCTA) is pleased to announce the FY24 Tourism Grant Program designed to enhance visitor and tourism promotional efforts, and tourism product development for Clayton County. Donor Name: Clayton County Tourism Authority (CCTA) State: Georgia County: Clayton County (GA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/09/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Tourism Grant assists entities with tourism marketing, promotion, tourism product development, attractions, special events, and festivals that will foster local economic impact through tourism ultimately resulting in increased visitation from outside of the Clayton County area and higher destination appeal. The Clayton County Tourism Authority administers the grant with funding from a portion of the local hotel/motel tax held by Clayton County government. The purpose of this grant program is to provide funds for marketing, product development, and other qualified expenses directed towards increasing the number of overnight visitors to Clayton County from outside of the area. Projects which target and support Clayton County tourism drivers and the Clayton County Tourism Authority’s strategic priorities and audiences will be given special consideration. Clayton County Tourism Drivers African American History and Culture Diversity and Inclusion Clayton County Local and International Culinary Scene Film Festivals Funding Information The maximum grant request is $75,000.00. Allowable Expenses Development of new events or major exhibits and activities Out-of-market tourism advertising/marketing or promotion including digital, social media, print, television, direct mail, radio, printing of brochures, inserts, display banners for events, or other types of advertising/marketing. For purposes of this grant “Out-of-Market” is considered 50+ miles outside of Clayton County. Local media outlets do not normally meet the intended purpose of the grant and will receive less consideration than media outlets located 50+ miles outside of Clayton County. Production costs of media advertising, photography, videography, website, and social media development Marketing expenses, including outside professional marketing service No more than 10% of grant funds may be used for postage Eligibility Criteria Applicants must fulfill all the following: Be an officially designated not-for-profit, governmental, or quasi-governmental entity. Have completed at least one year of fiscal operation as a not-for-profit. Must represent an ongoing, sustainable organization. Applying for funds for a non-retroactive project. No qualified entity may serve as a fiscal agent for a non-qualified entity. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to execute its project without depending on the continued financial assistance from these funds.  It should be the intention of the organization to be self-sustaining. Applicants must be located in Clayton County. Or, if it is a festival/event it must take place in Clayton County. Provide a sponsorship benefits package equivalent to the dollar amount of grant funds. Sponsorship benefits could include, but are not limited to: event tickets, website exposure, print advertising acknowledgement, press passes, etc. For more information, visit CCTA.