Georgia Private Grants

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 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.

The Community Foundation of Central Georgia is inviting 501c3 nonprofits in their 21-county service area to apply for the High Five Grant Program, offering $1,000 to $10,000 for specific needs, with a goal to strengthen local nonprofits and make a big impact in the community.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Central Georgia that focus on improving the welfare of animals through rescue, adoption, spay/neuter programs, and preventing cruelty.

The Community Foundation of Fort Valley Fund is inviting applications from nonprofits, higher education, and faith-based organizations only for non-sectarian, community outreach programs. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Fort Valley Fund State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Funding Information The average grant amount is $2,500. Project Period 12 months Geographic Restrictions Grants will be made only to organizations for projects in Fort Valley and the immediate surrounding area. Eligibility Criteria Interested organizations may apply for a grant for their project in Fort Valley and the immediate surrounding area. For more information, visit CFCGA.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve the health and well-being of children in Bibb County, Georgia.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Bibb County, Georgia, focusing on healthcare, education, family services, and youth welfare initiatives.

The Community Foundation of Coffee County encourages organizations to use this grant in applying for matching funds to maximize the funding potential. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Coffee County State: Georgia County: Coffee County (GA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Funding Information Again this year, CFCC will award a few significant grants, rather than several smaller grants, and a total of $10,000 is available. Project Period 12 months Geographic Restrictions Grants will be made only to organizations for projects in Coffee County, and the immediate surrounding area. Eligibility Criteria Nonprofit organizations in Coffee County and the immediate surrounding area are eligible to apply for grants from the CFCC Community Grant Program. For more information, visit CFCGA.

The Thomas C. Burke Foundation is seeking applications to support charitable organizations that ease human suffering and promote the health of people afflicted by disease, physical weakness, physical disability and physical injury Donor Name: The Thomas C. Burke Foundation State: Georgia County: Bibb County (GA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Program Types Health  Human Services Project Period Grants from The Thomas C. Burke Foundation are primarily one year in duration. Criteria The Foundation has a strong interest in programs focused on cancer prevention and treatment. The foundation specifically serves Bibb County and its surrounding communities. For more information, visit Bank of America.

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Bibb County, Georgia, and nearby areas that focus on alleviating human suffering and advancing cancer prevention and treatment initiatives.

The South Arts is seeking applications for its 2025 Cross-Sector Impact Grants. Donor Name: South Arts State: Georgia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Cross-Sector Impact Grants are open to all art forms for partnership projects taking place in South Arts’ nine-state region. For FY24, eligible projects will continue to feature “Arts & …”, for example, arts and the military, arts and equity, arts and aging, arts and community revitalization. Applicants may be organizations, units of government, higher educational institutions, or artists. South Arts’ mission is advancing Southern vitality through the arts. This program addresses two of South Arts’ strategic goals: Connect artists and arts professionals in the South to resources that will increase opportunities for success within and outside the region Advance impactful arts-based programs that recognize and address trends and evolving needs of a wide range of communities in the South Project Requirement Projects must utilize the arts as a tool in creative approaches to address and advance an issue that is of importance in their community. Projects should also establish or advance relationships across at least two different sectors, one being in the arts. Arts disciplines may include, but are not limited to: Performing arts, including dance, music, theater, musical theater, opera Literary arts, including fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry Visual arts, including craft, drawing, experimental, painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media Film or media Traditional and folk arts, including music, craft, storytelling, dance; or Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary artforms. Community impact areas may include, but are not limited to: Education, including literacy, youth development Environment, including sustainability, weather impact Health and human services, including aging, prisons and rehabilitation, military Infrastructure, including housing, community revitalization, food and nutrition or Social justice, including immigration, community activation, equity and accessibility. Funding Information These grants of up to $15,000 Project Period January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. Eligibility Requirements  The following is a top-level list of the main eligibility requirements necessary to be considered for a Cross-Sector Impact Grant. Two partners are required (one from the arts sector and one from the non-arts sector) – both partners must be located/reside in South Arts’ nine-state region (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee) A minimum of one of the two partners must be a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, an official unit of local, county, or state government (including an institution of higher education), or a federally recognized tribal community that has a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number Provide a 1:2 match Partnership Eligibility  Examples of eligible partnerships include: A non-profit arts organization or unit of government and a non-profit organization or unit of government from a non-arts sector An individual artist or ensemble and a non-profit organization or unit of government from a non-arts sector A non-profit arts organization or unit of government and an organization from a non-arts sector A university arts department and an organization from a non-arts sector Ineligibility Examples of ineligible partnerships include: An artist and/or arts organization without a non-arts partner A university department partnering with another university department For more information, visit South Arts.

The Carlos and Marguerite Mason Trust is accepting applications to improve the process of organ transplantation for needy Georgia residents. Donor Name: Carlos and Marguerite Mason Trust State: Georgia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The focus of the Carlos and Marguerite Mason Trust is to respond to the needs of the residents of the state of Georgia in the area of organ transplantation through awarding grants to qualified organizations and institutions. Program Areas Health Human services Program Subareas Medical research Health care Grantmaking Priorities The trustee considers proposals for: Capital improvements such as buildings, furniture, equipment, and alterations to existing structures Start-up grants for new projects and programs addressing a critical need in the area of patient financial challenges associated with solid organ transplantation and demonstrating potential for ongoing external or institutional support Challenge or matching grant proposals Grants up to three years in length Requirements Institutions or organizations must be located in the state of Georgia and be tax-exempt entities under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The trustee makes its decisions based on materials provided in the grant request, interviews, site visits, and recommendations from advisory sources. It is requested that all communication be made through Philanthropic Services at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Officers of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. are not to be personally contacted concerning a proposal or anticipated approach to the trust. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

The Climate Solutions & Equity Grant program is designed to accelerate the Drawdown Georgia mission to advance achievable climate solutions that prioritize equity across the state. Donor Name: Drawdown Georgia State: Georgia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/26/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The goal of the Drawdown Georgia Grant is to fund projects that will scale climate solutions and prioritize equity in under-invested BIPOC communities in Georgia. BIPOC is a broad term that encompasses many communities in state. They especially encourage applications from and for Black and Indigenous communities in Georgia in recognition of the present day legacy of enslavement and colonialism in the state. They believe that BIPOC communities, especially those that have experienced historical disinvestment, stand to benefit from climate solutions and must be centered in the work. The Drawdown Georgia Grant will focus specifically on 10 of these solutions that best fit the capabilities, budgets, and social capital of the nonprofit organizations and networks that this grant will support, including: Alternative Transportation Composting Climate Smart Agriculture Energy Efficiency Improvements Food Waste Reduction Large Scale Solar Plant Based Diet Rooftop Solar Tree planting Wetlands Protection Funding Information This RFP will result in up to five, two-year grants of up to $100,000 per year. Eligibility Criteria The grant aims to fund a cohort of projects from across Georgia that meet the following criteria: Nonprofit Status The primary applicant must be a US-based 501(c)3 public nonprofit organization in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service or have a fiscal sponsor that demonstrates such status. Values in Practice Applicants should demonstrate commitment to under-invested BIPOC communities, and share how these communities will benefit from the proposed work. They strongly encourage and seek applicants from organizations that have BIPOC leadership among their staff, programs, and/or board of directors. Place Based The primary applicant should be based in the places where the proposed work will occur. For more information, visit Drawdown Georgia.

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.

This grant provides financial support to Baptist-affiliated schools, organizations, and churches in Georgia for projects related to education, health, human services, public benefit, and religious activities.

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 Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta is seeking applications for the Metropolitan Atlanta Arts grant to support and provide resources to strengthen independent arts organizations with annual operating budgets under $2 million. Donor Name: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta State: Georgia County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/14/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: These creative enterprises promote public access and encourage the breadth of arts and cultural programming in the metro Atlanta community. These general operating support grants are intended for programming and operations to allow organizations to increase public engagement as well as provide access to various forms of art across the region. Who is prioritized? In alignment with the TogetherATL strategy, the following types of organizations will receive priority consideration for 2024 support: 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; 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 works directly represent BIPOC experiences (as detailed in application narrative); Majority of board members are BIPOC; Majority of staff/technicians (employees, independent contractors, teaching artists, orb volunteers) engaged are BIPOC; and /or Majority of the population served (audience, students, non-staff artists) is BIPOC New organizations that have never received a Metropolitan Atlanta Arts grant from the Foundation. Organizations that have received less than $300,000 in total support from Metropolitan Atlanta Arts. Organizations that did not receive a Metropolitan Atlanta Arts grant in 2023. Funding Information Metropolitan Atlanta Arts grant support is made possible by the Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund and supplemented with funds from TogetherATL directed or discretionary sources when possible. In 2024, the Foundation is providing one-year general operating support grants ranging between $10,000 and $25,000. Funding Criteria  Community Benefit Artistic and Cultural Vibrancy Organizational Capacity Who is eligible to apply? To be eligible for a grant, organizations must meet all the following criteria: Have a primary mission to produce, present or create programs or activities in areas directly concerned with arts or culture Have produced or presented arts or culture program(s) year-round (at least eight months) 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 and 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 Have annual operating expenses not exceeding $2 million for the last completed fiscal year Provide a detailed single file, side-by-side operating budget (revenue and expenses) detailing the current fiscal year, most recently completed fiscal year and budget notes. Successful applicants have: A primary mission to create, produce, present or provide arts and/or cultural services for the public; A history of vibrant artistic and/or cultural programming; and Strong organizational capacity to carry out their work. For more information, visit CFGA.

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.

Keeping the future of agriculture bright in Georgia In 2023, AgGeorgia Farm Credit allocated $55,000 to support non-profit organizations with grants of up to $5,000 to help in their endeavors and to further the future of agriculture in our region of Georgia. Fund Mission & Objectives The Fund's mission is to build strong partnerships and alliances, leveraging the resources within the fund to preserve and promote the farmer, the family, and our rural communities. The fund has two main objectives: to invest in the future of agriculture and to enhance and impact the quality of life in rural Georgia. Applications The fund operates on an application-based grant system. Grants will be awarded for up to $5,000 per organization per year. To be considered for funding, organizations' values and purpose of their project must align with the fund's mission. As part of the application, organizations are to submit a project the grant will help fund. Applications must be submitted online. You will be asked to attach a copy of your organizations W9 to the application prior to submission. Incomplete applications can not be accepted, please make sure you complete all fields prior to submission. Eligibility Considerations Grants will be considered for programs only in the 79 counties and geographic areas where AgGeorgia Farm Credit conducts business. Grants will only be awarded to non-profit groups or organizations and will not be awarded to individuals or private farms. Funding Cycle Grant applications will be accepted until June 30. Proposals will be reviewed and grants awarded in the fourth quarter. Deadline The application deadline for the 2024 Community Mission Fund is June 30, 2024. Questions Please contact Jessica Bassett, Marketing Specialist, at [email protected] or by phone at 800-768-3276 x 630 Grant renewed every year.

The Goizueta Foundation offers funding opportunities aimed at supporting institutional strengthening, organizational and program development or expansion, and organizational and project planning within the 11 metropolitan Atlanta counties. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with proposals being reviewed at the board meetings held in May and November each year. Organizations engaged in various excluded activities such as advocacy, arts and culture, and health-related research among others, are not eligible. The strategic priorities focus on educational opportunities and expanded learning initiatives, particularly in early learning and K-12 education, to foster a stronger Atlanta.