Grants for Education, Career Development, and Community Initiatives

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Funding and Resource Opportunities | Georgia Center for Nonprofits (GCN) Funding and Resource Opportunities Find our roundup of support opportunities listed below, updated monthly. ► Want these opportunities delivered to your inbox as soon as they’re updated? Become a GCN member today!

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Annual operating budget of at least $100,000 ► Apply for a Scholarship here. Thriving Communities and Safety-First Grants Dept. of Health and Human Services Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects Funding is available for projects aimed at improving community living and participation outcomes for people with disabilities.

Details. Dept. of Health and Human Services Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Program Small rural healthcare providers may apply for up to $250,000 to build capacity in a number of areas, including data collection, chronic disease outcomes, and internal collaboration.

Details. Grants of up to $20,000 support nonprofits increasing access to music therapy programs, prioritizing in-situ access and services for music industry workers. Details.

Disability Frontlines Fund Nonprofits working on the frontlines of disability justice organizing may apply for up to $50,000 in either general operating support or project-specific support. Details. Society of Professional Journalists Foundation Grants support educational and training work that advances journalism, prioritizing initiatives that advance press freedom, sector advocacy, media literacy, or access to information.

Details. Efforts to address food insecurity by expanding access to organic food may be eligible for up to $150,000 in funding. Details.

The Classic Center Cultural Foundation Up to $5,000 is available for Athens-Clarke County arts projects (performing, visual, or culinary) and workforce development initiatives tied to the hospitality industry. Details. Sociological Initiatives Foundation Grants of up to $30,000 support research and social action projects that investigate laws, policies, and institutions that limit equality and opportunity.

Details. LISC / DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation Game On-Community Places to Play Efforts to develop or renovate safe, accessible athletic spaces for underserved youth may be eligible for up to $100,000 in funding, plus technical assistance. Details.

Community Foundation for the CSRA Funding supports work to strengthen area communities through arts and culture, education and workforce readiness, health and wellness, or basic needs. Details. Robert W.

Woodruff Foundation Grants support Georgia nonprofits with a budget over $500,000 and working in arts and culture, community development, education, the environment, health, or human services. Details. Up to $100,000 supports literary arts organizations, presses, and publications working to strengthen creative writers and expand their reach.

Details. North Georgia Community Foundation Nonprofits working to improve the quality of life in North Georgia may apply for funding. Details.

Organizations serving veterans, military families, and first responders through animal-centered initiatives (including service dogs and working dogs) may apply for funding. Details.

Grants to Improve the Criminal Justice Response to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program Funding supports work to strengthen the criminal justice response to dating/domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in any of a number of areas. Details.

Impact Investment Program Nonprofits working with children in need, especially in terms of basic needs, education, or illness and disability, may apply for up to $20,000 in funding. Details. Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Deadline: August 27 (letter of inquiry) Up to $300,000 in project funding supports higher education institutions and consortia emphasizing liberal arts education, prioritizing work that promotes civic dialogue.

Details. Office of National Drug Control Policy Drug Court Training and Technical Assistance Competitive Cooperative Agreement Solicitation Funding is available for programs training or providing technical assistance for drug courts to help them connect people with addiction to evidence-based treatment. Details.

Individuals working with a nonprofit to provide music and arts-related education projects for Clarke County School District students may apply for up to $5,000 in funding. Korean American Community Foundation Work to increase the economic security of low-income Korean Americans in any of a number of areas may qualify for up to $300,000 in funding. Details.

Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Older Adult Home Modification Program Funding is available for comprehensive home modification programs that help low-income seniors remain in their homes. Details.

George A. Ramlose Foundation Grants of up to $6,000 support work in early education, human services, special needs and disabilities, and youth development, prioritizing newer organizations. Details.

Georgia Council for the Arts Cultural Facilities Grant Matching grants of up to $50,000 support the renovation, restoration, preservation, or acquisition of an arts facility, or the purchase of arts programming equipment. Details. Georgia Council for the Arts Vibrant Communities Grant Nonprofits may apply for matching grants of up to $5,000 in support of an art project taking place in the county where the organization is located.

Details. Organizations offering spay and neuter programs for community cats may apply for matching grants of $2,000, with priority going to small organizations and first-time applicants. Details.

Deadline: September 1 (letter of inquiry) Seed money is available for innovative pilot, model, and demonstration projects in the mental health field with national scope or significance. Details. Arts organizations may apply for up to $10,000 in support of community engagement projects.

Details. Project Grants for Small-Scale Organizations Grants of up to $30,000 support visual arts projects mounted by nonprofits with budgets of $200,000 or less. Details.

Community Engagement Fund Nonprofits in communities where Target facilities are located may apply for funding that supports thriving families in any of four areas. Details. Dept.

of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service CARES Program Funding supports efforts to strengthen dementia care and services for Native American populations, rooted in Indigenous values and community self-determination. Details. ▼ Foundation for Rural Service Projects that enhance quality of life in rural communities, in partnership with an NTCA member company, may apply for up to $5,000 in funding.

Details. Consolidated Youth Grant Program Funding supports prevention, intervention, treatment, and response strategies for youth affected by domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sex trafficking. Details.

Cobb Community Foundation Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Credential Grant Professional development and a $5,000 grant are available for Cobb County-area nonprofit leaders, provided in partnership with Kennesaw State University. Details. Calvin K.

Kazanjian Economics Foundation Grants support innovative economic education programs, with preference for collaborations with established economic education institutions. Details. Fund for Investigative Journalism Two kinds of grants are available for organizations producing investigative stories that expose wrongdoing, corruption, or misuse of power in public and private sectors.

Details. Community Foundation of Coffee County Nonprofit organizations in Coffee County and the immediate surrounding area are eligible to apply for funding. Details.

Funding is available for visual arts programming in five areas, including exhibitions, education, and capital projects that expand programming and access. Details. National Endowment for the Humanities Scholarly Editions and Translations Up to $1 million is available for teams working to make foundational humanities texts available for new scholarship on the history and culture of America or Western civilization.

Details. Deadline: September 18 (and quarterly) Nonprofits working to support community heroes or hope (see Foundation focus areas) and located within 30 miles of a C&S Wholesale Grocers operation may apply for funding. Details.

▼ Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia Georgia Outdoor Learning Demonstration Grants Up to $5,000 supports professional training, schoolyard improvements, supplies purchases, or field trips resulting in more frequent outdoor learning experiences for public school students. Details.

Funding supports nonprofits working in preservation (including wildlife conservation), education (including educator support), or wellness (including mental health and mentorship). Details. Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Grants support Metro area nonprofits working to expand housing stability, including policy and advocacy efforts to advance affordable housing at the local and state level.

Details. Frances R. Dewing Foundation Funding is available for education projects or programs with a broad reach that demonstrable direct benefits for children up to sixth grade.

Details. Community Foundation of Central Georgia Nonprofits may request funding to support unique and tangible items beyond their operating budget (up to $5,000 in total value) for the Foundation to share with their donors. Details.

Best Friends Animal Society Small, emerging animal welfare organizations that are Best Friends Network Partners may be eligible to apply for up to $10,000 in funding. Details. Up to $200,000 supports grassroots organizations shaping democracy through community-based efforts for safety, reform, justice, or belonging.

Details. Warehouse donations / Grant program Nonprofits focused on children, education, or health and human services in communities where Costco operates may apply for one of two opportunities. Details.

Grants of up to $15,000 support nonprofits that directly serve the health, education, development, and welfare of the world’s youth. Details. Previously-listed OPEN deadlines 1 FUR 1 Foundation | Animal-assisted therapy.

Details. Abbott Cardiovascular | Heart conditions. Details.

The Americana Foundation | Art and history of underrepresented groups. Details. AKC Humane Fund | Animal shelter for domestic abuse victims.

Details. All Kids Play | Youth sports. Details.

American Heart Association | Social drivers of health. Details. Andrew Family Foundation | Youth impact.

Details. Anthem Foundation | Social drivers of health issues. Details .

Arthur L. and Elaine V. Johnson Foundation | Assistance animals and wildlife conservation.

Details. Arthur N. Rupe Foundation | At-home dementia care.

Details. Auto Club Group Foundation | Traffic safety, financial literacy, driver education. Details.

Awesome Foundation | Arts, tech, and community development. Details . Bass Pro Shops / Cabela’s | Conservation, outdoor recreation, sportsmen’s rights, military/veteran support.

Details. Believe in Reading | Adult literacy, ESL, and Braille projects. Details.

Ben & Jerry’s Foundation | Grassroots social and environmental justice. Details. Bigglesworth Family Foundation | Legal services.

Details. Black Voices for Black Justice Fund | Black social entrepreneurs advancing racial justice. Details.

BoatUS | Safe and clean boating practices. Details. Bob Woodruff Foundation | Service members and veterans.

Details. Bob Barker Company Foundation | Reentry post-incarceration. Details .

Brinker International | Kids, hunger, or education. Details. Brooks and Joan Fortune Family Foundation | Education, arts, outreach.

Details. CareSource Foundation | Health, workforce development. Details.

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | Civic engagement, childhood education, environment. Details. Chatlos Foundation | Educational and social service work.

Details. CHS Foundation | Next generation of agricultural leadership. Details.

Cisco | Internet-enabled education, fiscal empowerment, crisis response. Details. The Climate Initiative | Youth-led and -serving climate solutions projects.

Details. Community Heart & Soul | Community programs for small municipalities. Details.

Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta | Shovel-ready housing. Details. Craig Newmark Philanthropies | Grassroots efforts.

Details . CSX | Work in CSX communities. Details.

D’Addario Foundation | Free or low-cost music education. Details. DICK’s Foundation | Youth sports.

Details. Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation | Social and environmental problems. Details.

Easton Foundations | Archery programs. Details. ECMC Foundation | Postsecondary student success.

Details . The Esther and Harold Mertz Foundation | Vulnerable communities. Details.

Ferguson | Housing, trade workforce, clean water and sanitation. Details. First Horizon Foundation | Atlanta-area arts and culture, education, leadership, environment, financial literacy, health, human services.

Details . Four Freedoms Fund | Immigrant community protection. Details.

FundPlay Foundation | Youth sports. Details. Georgia’s Own Foundation | Local youth.

Details. Genesis Inspiration Foundation | Arts for children. Details.

Giant Steps Foundation | Animals, environment, more. Details. The Glaser Progress Foundation | Measuring progress, independent and unheard voices.

Details . Glenn W. Bailey Foundation | STEM education programs.

Details. Good360 | Access surplus goods. Details.

The Goodness Web | Youth mental health. Details. Google | In-kind search advertising.

Details. Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation | Transition to clean energy. Details.

Hearst Foundations | Employment, health, academics, arts, sciences, more. Details. Hugs and Kisses Animal Fund | Volunteer-run animal welfare.

Details. The Home Depot Foundation | Vocational training in the construction industry. Details.

Incyte | Access to healthcare information. Details. Indian Land Tenure Foundation | Native homelands.

Details. Invest Atlanta | Low-interest loans for small nonprofits. Details.

Jason Debus Heigl Foundation | Services for pets. Details. Karma for Cara Foundation | Young volunteers.

Details. Kars4Kids | Education, mentoring, youth development. Details .

The Kroger Co. Foundation | Hunger relief and food waste elimination. Details.

Labcorp Charitable Foundation | Health, education, or well-being. Details. The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation | Breast cancer initiatives for youth.

Details. Life Comes From It | Land-based projects. Details.

The Lisa Libraries | New children’s books for underserved families. Details . Lundbeck US Charitable Fund | Brain health.

Details. The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation | America’s core institutions. Details.

MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger | Food insecurity. Details. Milbank Foundation | People with disabilities.

Details. MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation | Youth baseball and softball. Details.

MrBallen Foundaiton | Victims of crime. Details. MUFG Union Bank Foundation | Atlanta-area affordable housing, economic development.

Details . Nathan Cummings Foundation | Racial, economic, and environmental justice. Details.

National Geographic | Remote learning in science, social studies, or geography; COVID-related. Details . Nasdaq Foundation | Diverse entrepreneur support; quarterly.

Details . NBA Foundation | Black youth transitioning to workforce. Details.

Emergency relief for arts venues. Details. ONEOK Foundation | Quality of life where ONEOK operates.

Details. Open Technology Fund | Human rights, internet freedom, open societies. Details .

Park Foundation | Democracy, public interest media, environment, animal welfare. Details. Patterson Foundation | Marietta-based dental care.

Details. Disaster relief for animal welfare groups. Details.

PenFed Foundation | Military communities. Details. PNC Foundation | Early education efforts.

Details. Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People | Relief for systemic oppression and poverty. Details .

REDF Accelerator | Accelerator business program. Details Regions Bank | Community work. Details.

Roddenberry Foundation | Original projects with global impact. Details . Rural technology education projects.

Details. Rural Technology Fund | Assistive Technology equipment. Details.

School-Based Healthcare Solutions Network | School-based telehealth programs; COVID-related. Details. Share Our Strength | Children hunger relief.

Details. The Skatepark Project | Public skatepark construction. Details.

Smart Family Fund | Early-stage ventures for world impact. Details. Sony Electronics | STEAM education, workforce development, underserved groups.

Details. South Arts | Touring artists in rural communities. Details.

South Arts | Professional development for arts organizations. Details. South Arts | Touring artists in rural areas.

Details. T-Mobile | Small-town community projects. Details.

Tee It Up for the Troops | Military personnel and families. Details. Vadon Foundation | Healthy, thriving Indigenous nations.

Details. Viiv Healthcare | HIV and AIDS. Details.

Walmart | Community service near Walmart facilities. Details. Wells Fargo Foundation | Create and preserve homes.

Details. William Talbott Hillman Foundation | Creativity, democracy, ending gun violence. Details.

Wish You Well Foundation | Literacy skills for adults. Details. W.

K. Kellogg Foundation | Vulnerable children. Details.

WM | Environment, sustainability education, workforce development, community vitality. Details. These opportunities have been sourced from Candid’s Philanthropy News Digest , GrantStation , and Grant Gopher , as well as grantmakers’ online notices.

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