Explore 9,221+ Active Athens Grants for Nonprofits in Georgia

Carolinas Credit Union League Support for Education

Carolinas Credit Union League

Association/Society

Clarke County, Georgia

US $3,000

Credit union professionals in Athens, Georgia employed by credit unions with under $250M in assets can apply for the Southeastern Regional Credit Union School Scholarship, awarding US $3,000 for management education. This Carolinas Credit Union League opportunity supports three years of summer coursework and strategic projects through the Southeast Management School.

Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs

Spectrum Digital Literacy Grants in Athens

Charter Communications / Spectrum Mobile LLC

Corporate

Abbeville County, South Carolina, Acadia Parish, Louisiana +1125 more

US $2,500 - US $50,000

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Athens, Georgia that run existing digital education programs for families or seniors can apply for Spectrum’s Spectrum Digital Education Grants. Funding of US $2,500 - US $50,000 supports technology access and digital literacy initiatives serving low-income and multicultural communities in eligible Spectrum markets, with measurable, lasting impact.

Technology Access & Digital Literacy

Athens Rural Health Training Funding via Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce

Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce

State/Local Government

Appling County, Georgia, Baldwin County, Georgia +96 more

Up to US $600,000

With a mission to expand rural medical training, the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce provides Athens, Georgia hospitals and academic partners with up to US $600,000 to add new GME fellowship positions. Eligible programs in approved rural hospitals can fund fellow salaries, partial teaching faculty, limited diagnostic equipment, and fellow education in high-need specialties.

Education - Higher Education Medical Education & Professional Training Rural Health Care

Project Lead The Way Grants for STEM

Project Lead The Way Inc

Private

Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more

Up to US $20,000

Public and charter elementary schools starting new PLTW Launch STEM programs in eligible Burns & McDonnell communities can receive funding for participation fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training. Project Lead The Way supports STEM / STEAM education with grants up to US $20,000 for schools meeting free/reduced lunch and county requirements, including areas near Athens, Georgia.

STEM / STEAM Education

Postsecondary Education Grants for Students from Georgia Student Finance Commission

Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)

State/Local Government

Baldwin County, Georgia, Bulloch County, Georgia +6 more

US $1,334 - US $13,000

Georgia students with qualifying intellectual disabilities enrolled in approved inclusive postsecondary education programs can receive US $1,334 - US $13,000 to help cover tuition, mandatory fees, and program fees in Athens, Georgia and other eligible counties. Grants from Georgia Student Finance Commission support participation at approved University System of Georgia or Technical College System of Georgia institutions.

Academic Scholarship Programs Student Retention & Drop-Out Prevention Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities

STEM Program Expansion Funding from Project Lead The Way

Project Lead The Way Inc

Private

Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more

US $10,000

Public and charter middle schools expanding PLTW Gateway engineering or STEM programs in eligible U.S. counties can apply for Project Lead The Way’s grants, with awards of US $10,000 for fees, equipment, devices, and teacher training. Athens, Georgia–area schools serving at least 40% free/reduced lunch students may be eligible if located in a qualifying county.

Engineering STEM / STEAM Education

Saint-Gobain Corporation Foundation- Direct Grants

Saint-Gobain Corporation Foundation

Corporate

Alameda County, California, Albany County, New York +98 more

Unspecified amount

The Saint-Gobain Corporation Foundation Direct Grants program provides support to non-profit organizations in focus areas including STEM education, sustainable construction, and workforce development. The foundation aims to foster community development and environmental stewardship. Eligible applicants include IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organizations and accredited educational institutions in the U.S. The Foundation prioritizes partnerships that allow employee involvement and volunteer support, aiming to build meaningful relationships with grantees.

Environmental Education Environmental Stewardship Real Estate & Housing +6 more

Project Lead The Way Support for STEM

Project Lead The Way Inc

Private

Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more

US $40,000

Public and charter schools launching new PLTW Engineering programs in select U.S. counties can apply for Project Lead The Way’s grants, awarding US $40,000 over two years for participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs. Eligible schools must be in designated Burns & McDonnell communities and serve at least 40% free or reduced-price lunch students.

STEM / STEAM Education Engineering

Housing and Homelessness Funding from North Georgia Council

North Georgia United Methodist Housing and Homeless Council

Association/Society

Baldwin County, Georgia, Banks County, Georgia +72 more

Up to US $10,000

Local United Methodist churches and 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving homeless or very low-income residents in Athens, Georgia can apply for the North Georgia United Methodist Housing and Homeless Council’s grants, awarding up to US $10,000 for housing, shelter, and related services. Funding supports operations, capital projects, Habitat builds, and limited emergencies within the North Georgia Conference.

Homelessness Services Poverty Alleviation & Services Real Estate & Housing

Episcopal Community Foundation Grants for Athens Nonprofits

Episcopal Community Foundation for Middle and North Georgia

Association/Society

Baldwin County, Georgia, Banks County, Georgia +79 more

Unspecified amount

Episcopal parishes and 501(c)(3) nonprofit partners in Athens, Georgia working with people facing poverty and oppression can access funding via Episcopal Community Foundation for Middle and North Georgia for project-based, sustainable ministries. Priority areas include hunger, homelessness, generational poverty, refugees and immigrants, human trafficking survivors, and people impacted by the criminal justice system in Middle and North Georgia.

Episcopalism Poverty Alleviation & Services Refugee Services +2 more

India Benton Lesser Foundation Grant

India Benton Lesser Foundation

Private

Bibb County, Georgia, Clarke County, Georgia +2 more

Unspecified amount

The India Benton Lesser Foundation Grant supports qualified 501(c)3 organizations in Bibb County, Georgia, and surrounding areas, emphasizing healthcare initiatives, educational development, family services, and youth welfare. This grant reflects a legacy of community involvement and generosity, aiming to enhance the quality of life for residents across Central and Northeast Georgia. Organizations from Bibb, Hall, Clarke, and Sarasota Counties are encouraged to apply for funding to address local needs.

Health Care Access & Delivery Education Family Services +1 more

Georgia Department of Community Affairs Grants for Georgia Site Development

Georgia Department of Community Affairs

State/Local Government

Appling County, Georgia, Atkinson County, Georgia +149 more

Up to US $250,000

Development authorities in Georgia can seek funding to prepare 50+ acre, development-ready industrial sites through this rural site development initiative, with awards up to US $2,000,000. Grants from Georgia Department of Community Affairs help cover land acquisition, grading, infrastructure, and access improvements, which may benefit Athens-area communities pursuing economic and public infrastructure projects.

Economic Services & Development Rural Development Public Infrastructure

The Willson Center Short-Term Visiting Fellowships

University of Georgia

Private

Clarke County, Georgia

US $5,000

The Willson Center Short-Term Visiting Fellowships at the University of Georgia provide funding for distinguished scholars, artists, and performers to engage with the university community. Awarded to tenured or tenure-track faculty, this fellowship supports five-day programs with a budget of $5,000, covering honorarium and travel expenses. Fellows are encouraged to conduct workshops and public presentations, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and enhancing the intellectual environment on campus.

Art & Culture Performing Arts

The Willson Center Special Funding Request

University of Georgia

Private

Clarke County, Georgia

Up to US $500

The Willson Center Special Funding Request provides limited financial support for University of Georgia faculty, allowing one request per academic year. The funding, capped at $500, can be used for various purposes including conference travel, event funding, and book subventions. This initiative aims to enhance academic contributions by supporting essential activities outside the standard grant programs, emphasizing the importance of faculty research and engagement.

Teacher Development & Training

Catholic Foundation Community Grants in Georgia

Catholic Foundation of North Georgia

Private

Baldwin County, Georgia, Banks County, Georgia +65 more

Up to US $10,000

Nonprofits, Catholic schools, parishes, and ministries serving communities in Clarke County and surrounding north Georgia counties can receive up to US $10,000 for Catholic social teaching, K–12 education, and faith-based programs. Athens-area organizations whose missions align with Catholic teaching can access funding through the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia’s Catholic Community Grants program.

Catholicism Religious / Theological Education Family Services +9 more

Catholic Foundation Parish Grants in Georgia

Catholic Foundation of North Georgia

Private

Baldwin County, Georgia, Banks County, Georgia +65 more

US $1,000

Nonprofit organizations, parishes, and schools serving communities in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, including Athens, Georgia, can seek funding for Catholic ministries and community outreach. With a mission to reflect Catholic social teaching, Catholic Foundation of North Georgia provides support for Catholic social services, school education, and initiatives that grow the Catholic faith.

Catholicism

Project Lead The Way STEM Grants in Athens

Project Lead The Way Inc

Private

Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more

US $5,000

Public and charter schools serving at least 40% free and reduced-price lunch students in eligible Burns & McDonnell communities can receive US $5,000 to expand PLTW Launch STEM programs. Project Lead The Way provides funding for participation fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and teacher core training, which may benefit qualifying schools near Athens, Georgia for the 2027–2028 academic year.

Teacher Development & Training STEM / STEAM Education

Project Lead The Way Support for STEM

Project Lead The Way Inc

Private

Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more

US $20,000

Public and charter schools starting new PLTW computer science programs and serving at least 40% free and reduced-price lunch students can receive US $20,000 for fees, equipment, devices, and teacher training. Athens, Georgia schools in eligible Burns & McDonnell communities can access funding through Project Lead The Way to launch and expand PLTW Computer Science courses over two years.

Computer Science & Engineering STEM / STEAM Education

Athens STEM Education Funding via Project Lead The Way

Project Lead The Way Inc

Private

Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more

US $10,000

Public and charter schools serving Athens, Georgia students with at least 40% free or reduced-price lunch can seek US $10,000 to expand existing PLTW computer science programs, including new courses, sections, or teacher training. With a mission to advance STEM education, Project Lead The Way provides funding for fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs.

Computer Science & Engineering STEM / STEAM Education

Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia Mental Health Grants in Athens

Community Foundation For Northeast Georgia Inc

Private

Barrow County, Georgia, Clarke County, Georgia +8 more

Unspecified amount

Nonprofit organizations providing mental health and healthcare-related services in Athens, Georgia and the broader northeast Georgia region can seek funding for programs such as counseling, crisis intervention, addiction recovery, and access-to-care initiatives. Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia supports 501(c)(3)s expanding mental health services, especially for vulnerable or underserved populations, but does not fund salaries through this general grant cycle.

Education Food Access & Hunger Homelessness Services +2 more

STEM Program Expansion Funding from Project Lead The Way

Project Lead The Way Inc

Private

Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more

US $10,000

Public and charter middle schools serving at least 40% free or reduced-price lunch students can fund expansion of existing PLTW Gateway STEM programs through Project Lead The Way, including in Athens, Georgia. Grants support participation fees, required technology, equipment and supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs for the 2027–2028 academic year, with one year of grant reporting required.

STEM / STEAM Education

University of Georgia Arts Grants in Athens

University of Georgia

Private

Clarke County, Georgia

Up to US $7,500

Tenured and tenure-track University of Georgia faculty in Athens, Georgia can receive up to US $7,500 to organize on-campus conferences, exhibitions, or performances highlighting humanities and arts research. With a mission to elevate public-facing scholarship, University of Georgia provides support for interdisciplinary projects that engage national and international scholars alongside UGA faculty and students.

Art & Culture Humanities & Social Science

Academy Sports + Outdoors Donations

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Corporate

Aiken County, South Carolina, Alamance County, North Carolina +211 more

Unspecified amount

Academy Sports + Outdoors, a leading sporting goods retailer, supports community initiatives by providing donations to registered 501(c)(3) organizations. Their focus is on promoting safety and responsibility in sports and outdoor activities. Proposals must foster community engagement and must not be affiliated with religious or political groups. Events should take place in areas with Academy stores, ensuring a positive local impact while encouraging active lifestyles and connection among community members.

Recreation Outdoor Recreation Sports & Athletics +1 more

Georgia-Pacific Foundation Grants for Athens Nonprofits

Georgia-Pacific Foundation

Corporate

Abbeville County, South Carolina, Adair County, Oklahoma +758 more

Unspecified amount

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and eligible local government entities in Athens, Georgia can seek support for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects that serve Georgia-Pacific communities. Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports programs within 30 miles of its manufacturing facilities, prioritizing initiatives that enhance long-term community well-being and sustainability.

Education Environment Community Development & Revitalization +4 more

Project Lead The Way STEM Grants in Athens

Project Lead The Way Inc

Private

Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more

US $20,000

Public and charter middle schools launching new PLTW Gateway STEM programs in Athens, Georgia can receive US $20,000 to cover participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training. Project Lead The Way and Burns & McDonnell support schools in eligible counties that serve at least 40% free and reduced-price lunch students and commit to two Gateway units over two years.

STEM / STEAM Education

NAFC Healthcare Services Expansion Fund

National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc

Private

United States

US $30,000 - US $50,000

NAFC Open Grant/Product Donation Applications

The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is the only nonprofit 501c(3) organization whose mission is solely focused on the issues and needs of the medically underserved throughout the nation and the more than 1,400 Free and Charitable Clinics that serve them. The NAFC has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar and a 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator. Founded in 2001 and headquartered near Washington, D.C., the NAFC is working to ensure that the medically underserved have access to affordable quality healthcare and strives to be a national voice promoting quality healthcare for all. For more information about the NAFC, including how to become a member, please visit https://www.nafcclinics.org.

NAFC Healthcare Services Expansion Fund

The NAFC Healthcare Services Expansion Fund supports the launch or expansion of clinical programs and new service areas that increase access to care for underserved patients. This funding is designed to help NAFC members introduce new services or grow existing programs that address unmet community health needs and improve access to comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Health Facilities & Clinics Health Disparities & Social Determinants of Health Obstetrics & Neonatal Care +11 more

NAFC Capacity Fund

National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc

Private

United States

US $20,000 - US $30,000

NAFC Open Grant/Product Donation Applications

The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is the only nonprofit 501c(3) organization whose mission is solely focused on the issues and needs of the medically underserved throughout the nation and the more than 1,400 Free and Charitable Clinics that serve them. The NAFC has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar and a 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator. Founded in 2001 and headquartered near Washington, D.C., the NAFC is working to ensure that the medically underserved have access to affordable quality healthcare and strives to be a national voice promoting quality healthcare for all. For more information about the NAFC, including how to become a member, please visit https://www.nafcclinics.org.

NAFC Capacity Fund

The NAFC Capacity Fund supports investments that strengthen clinic and pharmacy infrastructure and organizational effectiveness. This funding is designed to help NAFC members build the systems, tools, and capabilities needed to operate more efficiently, improve quality, and expand their ability to serve patients over time.

Medical Education & Professional Training Telemedicine & Telehealth Health Facilities & Clinics +2 more

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Carolinas Credit Union League Support for Education

Spectrum Digital Literacy Grants in Athens

Athens Rural Health Training Funding via Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce

Project Lead The Way Grants for STEM

Postsecondary Education Grants for Students from Georgia Student Finance Commission

STEM Program Expansion Funding from Project Lead The Way

Saint-Gobain Corporation Foundation- Direct Grants

Project Lead The Way Support for STEM

Housing and Homelessness Funding from North Georgia Council

Episcopal Community Foundation Grants for Athens Nonprofits

India Benton Lesser Foundation Grant

Georgia Department of Community Affairs Grants for Georgia Site Development

The Willson Center Short-Term Visiting Fellowships

The Willson Center Special Funding Request

Catholic Foundation Community Grants in Georgia

Catholic Foundation Parish Grants in Georgia

Project Lead The Way STEM Grants in Athens

Project Lead The Way Support for STEM

Athens STEM Education Funding via Project Lead The Way

Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia Mental Health Grants in Athens

STEM Program Expansion Funding from Project Lead The Way

University of Georgia Arts Grants in Athens

Academy Sports + Outdoors Donations

Georgia-Pacific Foundation Grants for Athens Nonprofits

Project Lead The Way STEM Grants in Athens

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