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Kirby Smart Family Foundation Grant is a grant from the Kirby Smart Family Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations supporting children and families facing adversity in Athens and surrounding Northeast Georgia counties. The foundation reviews applications annually to identify organizations whose missions align with its commitment to community well-being.
Eligible applicants must serve Clarke County and neighboring areas; per NCAA rules, organizations solely benefiting high school-aged individuals (grades 9-12) or providing educational financial assistance to them are ineligible. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000. The 2026 application cycle opened in January 2026, with a deadline of March 31, 2026.
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Grant Applications — Kirby Smart Family Foundation Charity Autograph Request Form Individual Autograph Request Form News and Important Events Charity Autograph Request Form Individual Autograph Request Form News and Important Events Charity Autograph Request Form Individual Autograph Request Form News and Important Events During our annual Grant Application process, The Kirby Smart Family Foundation has the privilege of learning more about the incredible organizations in our community.
Applications are thoroughly reviewed to ensure that the organization's needs align with our mission statement. The grant cycle will re-open January 2026 with applications due March 31, 2026. You can apply at https://www.
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You will be prompted to login or create a profile to access the grant application. If you applied in previous years, please use your previous account to login. You will be able to reset your password if you’ve forgotten it.
For any questions regarding logging in or accessing the grant application, please email info@athensareacf. org . Please note that NCAA rules prohibit donations to high school-aged individuals (grades 9-12) or organizations that solely benefit high-school aged individuals.
In addition, NCAA rules prohibit donations to organizations that provide or arrange financial assistance to pay for educational costs of high-school-aged individuals. ©2025 The Kirby Smart Family Foundation
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Organizations assisting children and families facing adversity in Clarke and surrounding Northeast Georgia counties; explicitly excludes organizations solely benefiting high school-aged individuals due to NCAA restrictions. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $1,000 - $5,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
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