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Best Dade County Grants for Nonprofits in Georgia

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Dade County Economic Development Funding via Appalachian Regional Commission

Appalachian Regional Commission
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +428 more
Up to US $10,000,000
Nonprofits and public entities planning or implementing multi-state economic, workforce, community development, or tourism projects that include Dade County, Georgia can seek ARISE funding for large-scale regional initiatives. Appalachian Regional Commission offers planning and implementation grants up to US $10,000,000 to drive collaborative economic transformation across eligible Appalachian counties.
Community Development & Revitalization Economic Services & Development Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness +1 more

Appalachian Regional Commission Infrastructure Grants in Dade

Appalachian Regional Commission
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +421 more
Unspecified amount
State and local agencies, local governing boards, nonprofits, tribes, and higher education institutions in Dade County, Georgia can seek funding for critical infrastructure and workforce or business development projects. With a mission to strengthen Appalachia’s economy, Appalachian Regional Commission provides Appalachian communities with support for water and wastewater systems, transportation, broadband, entrepreneurship, worker training, and related initiatives.
Economic Services & Development Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Entrepreneurship +3 more

Georgia Community Affairs Community Development Grants

Georgia Department of Community Affairs
State/Local Government
Appling County, Georgia, Atkinson County, Georgia +139 more
US $1,000,000 - US $1,250,000
Local governments in Dade County, Georgia can apply for Georgia Department of Community Affairs’ Community Development Block Grants, awarding US $1,000,000 - US $1,250,000 for housing improvements, public facilities, and economic development projects. Projects must primarily benefit low- and moderate-income residents, and nonprofit partners may be involved through facilities like health centers or Head Start centers.
Economic Services & Development Real Estate & Housing Public Infrastructure

Georgia Community Affairs Grants for Dade County 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 Dade County, Georgia can access funding for rural economic development and public infrastructure projects, including land acquisition, grading, and utility extensions. Grants from Georgia Department of Community Affairs support development-ready industrial sites of at least 50 contiguous acres, with required local matching funds and commitments toward GRAD site certification timelines.
Economic Services & Development Rural Development Public Infrastructure

Bright Wings Foundation Grants for Dade County

Bright Wings Foundation
Private
Banks County, Georgia, Barrow County, Georgia +26 more
US $1,000 - US $5,000
Bright Wings Foundation provides Dade County, Georgia nonprofits with program and project support focused on youth and nature, awarding US $1,000 - US $5,000. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations in North Georgia, particularly the Atlanta area and listed counties, seeking funding for specific initiatives rather than operating or capital expenses.
Youth Services Environment

Teacher Apprenticeship Funding for Georgia LEAs via Georgia Department of Education

Georgia Department of Education
State/Local Government
Appling County, Georgia, Atkinson County, Georgia +101 more
Up to US $56,150
Dade County, Georgia LEAs and regional education service agencies can access funding to design and implement registered teaching apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs, including instruction, mentorship, and supportive services. The Georgia Department of Education offers up to US $56,150 per approved employer to expand GaRTAP-aligned pathways that address rural teacher shortages and build educator pipelines.
Teacher Development & Training Apprenticeship & Internship Programs

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Support for Dade County Conservation

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Allen County, Kentucky +113 more
US $250,000 - US $750,000
Nonprofits and conservation partners restoring forests, grasslands, or freshwater habitats in Dade County, Georgia can access funding via the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Focused on forestry, habitat restoration, and freshwater conservation, this program offers US $250,000 - US $750,000 for projects that enhance wildlife habitat and improve soil and water health on working lands.
Forestry Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration Freshwater Conservation +3 more

Open Space Institute Grants for Dade County Conservation

Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc.
Private
Chattooga County, Georgia, Cherokee County, Alabama +22 more
Unspecified amount
Qualified nonprofit land trusts and conservation organizations in Dade County, Georgia can seek capital funding to permanently protect large, high-priority forest blocks through conservation easements or fee purchases. Open Space Institute Land Trust also considers limited stewardship costs and short-term low-interest loans for projects that advance habitat, biodiversity, and climate adaptation goals on the Southern Cumberland Plateau.
Land / Habitat Conservation

Appalachian Regional Commission Grants for Workforce Revitalization

Appalachian Regional Commission
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +428 more
Up to US $2,500,000
Dade County, Georgia nonprofits and public or regional partnerships working on economic and workforce revitalization in coal-impacted communities can seek up to US $2,500,000 for planning or implementation projects. Appalachian Regional Commission funding can support job creation, workforce training, entrepreneurial development, industry clusters, and broadband initiatives aligned with state and regional economic development plans.
Economic Services & Development Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Job Creation +1 more

Georgia Community Affairs Grants for Infrastructure

Georgia Department of Community Affairs
State/Local Government
Banks County, Georgia, Barrow County, Georgia +35 more
Up to US $2,000,000
Local governments, water and sewer authorities, and designated service providers in Dade County, Georgia can seek funding for water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, and pedestrian projects. Georgia Department of Community Affairs’ Appalachian Regional Commission NOFO offers up to US $2,000,000 per project for eligible infrastructure within Georgia’s Appalachian Regional Commission footprint.
Water Resource Management Pedestrian & Bike-Friendly Infrastructure

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 people who are homeless or very low-income in Dade County, Georgia can apply for the North Georgia Housing and Homeless Council’s grants, awarding up to US $10,000 for housing-related capital needs. Funding also supports operations, emergency needs, food pantries, rental and utility assistance, and clothing closets.
Homelessness Services Poverty Alleviation & Services Real Estate & Housing

Episcopal Community Foundation Grants for Dade County

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 Dade County, Georgia working on poverty, homelessness, refugees, reentry, or human trafficking can access funding through the Episcopal Community Foundation for Middle and North Georgia. Grants support capacity-building, capital needs, and new or expanding outreach ministries that create sustainable, spiritually grounded community impact.
Episcopalism Poverty Alleviation & Services Refugee Services +2 more

Georgia Council for the Arts Support for Dade County Arts

Georgia Council for the Arts
State/Local Government
Appling County, Georgia, Atkinson County, Georgia +110 more
US $1,000 - US $5,000
Nonprofit and community organizations in Dade County, Georgia can seek reimbursement grants of US $1,000 - US $5,000 for single arts projects like performances, exhibits, festivals, classes, or online programs. With a mission to cultivate vibrant communities, Georgia Council for the Arts helps expand access to arts programming across Georgia counties.
Arts / Culture Access & Participation Public / Community Art Art Education +4 more

Catholic Foundation Parish Grants in Georgia

Catholic Foundation of North Georgia
Private
Baldwin County, Georgia, Banks County, Georgia +65 more
US $1,000
Nonprofits, parishes, and schools serving the community in Dade County, Georgia can seek funding for Catholic social teaching, school education, and faith-growing initiatives. With a mission to support Catholic values, Catholic Foundation of North Georgia provides grants of US $1,000 within the Archdiocese of Atlanta, which includes Dade County.
Catholicism

Catholic Foundation Faith-Based Grants in Georgia

Catholic Foundation of North Georgia
Private
Baldwin County, Georgia, Banks County, Georgia +65 more
Up to US $10,000
Dade County, Georgia nonprofits, parishes, Catholic schools, and ministries can access funding through Catholic Foundation of North Georgia for projects rooted in Catholic social teaching, education, and faith formation. Awards up to US $10,000 support work such as K–12 Catholic school education, works of mercy, poverty alleviation, and growing the Catholic faith within the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
Catholicism Religious / Theological Education Family Services +9 more

Educational Foundation of America Grants for Reproductive Health

Educational Foundation of America
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +372 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities, academic institutions, and government entities working on reproductive health and rights can seek funding to expand abortion and contraception access. The Educational Foundation of America supports litigation, direct support for providers, abortion funds, and communications efforts, with a geographic focus that includes Dade County, Georgia within the broader Appalachian region.
Reproductive Health Reproductive Rights

Spectrum Communications Digital Literacy Grants in Dade

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 serving Dade County, Georgia with technology access and digital literacy programs for families or seniors can apply for US $2,500 - US $50,000 from Spectrum to expand broadband education. Eligible programs must already operate in Spectrum markets, partner with low-income or multicultural communities, and report clear impact metrics.
Technology Access & Digital Literacy

Otto A. Huth Scholarship Fund

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Private
United States
Up to US $40,000

The monetary value of each scholarship award varies depending upon the amount available in each individual scholarship fund. Scholarship award amounts range from $1,000 - $5,000 for a single year.

Otto A. Huth Scholarship Fund

Aging out of foster care or child welfare custody in Nevada?

The Otto A. Huth Scholarship Fund is established to provide support for youth who are about to age out of foster care or have already aged out of foster care in the state of Nevada who are seeking support for post-high school education (university, community college, business school, and trade school) at institutions located within the United States. Applicants must apply before their 21st birthday.

Applicants may apply for a scholarship for a maximum of 5 years for up to $40,000 in total. Annual scholarship awards are not to exceed $10,000. Scholarship awards may cover tuition, on-campus room & board, books, student health insurance, on-campus meal plans, and other education-related expenses.

Education - Higher Education

Nico Goon Compassionate Scholar Award

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Private
Nevada, United States
US $2,500

The monetary value of each scholarship award varies depending upon the amount available in each individual scholarship fund. Scholarship award amounts range from $1,000 - $5,000 for a single year.

Nico Goon Compassionate Scholar Award

The Nico Goon Compassionate Scholar Award is designed to support graduating high school seniors from Northern Nevada who are planning to attend a 4-year university to complete their degree. One scholarship of $2,500 will be awarded each year to a student who the committee feels exemplifies the qualities that Nico possessed. Consciously, Nico had a love for learning and pursuit of knowledge that was inspiring to his classmates and teachers. Subconsciously, Nico walked through life with a kindness and compassion that impacted the lives of others. Together, these qualities can have a lasting impact on the world around you. This is a one-time award. 

Education - Higher Education

Foster Children Education Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

The monetary value of each scholarship award varies depending upon the amount available in each individual scholarship fund. Scholarship award amounts range from $1,000 - $5,000 for a single year.

Foster Children Education Scholarship

The Foster Children Education Foundation Scholarship supports youth who are, or have been, in foster care in the State of Nevada. This includes: a) youth who were never legally adopted or expected to be legally adopted, b) youth who were adopted at or after age 13, and c) youth who were placed with foster families outside the State of Nevada.

This scholarship has the potential to be renewed with reapplication.

Education - Higher Education Child Foster Care & Adoption Services

Keith Hightower Scholarship

Community Foundation Of New Jersey
Private
United States
US $500 - US $2,500

Unless noted otherwise in the scholarship description and criteria statement, applicants can attend accredited schools of their choice within the United States.

CFNJ scholarships awards vary. On average, awards range from $500 to $2,500. However, the award could be larger based on the number of qualified applicants and the parameters set by donors who have established the funds. 

Keith Hightower Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a college-bound, graduating high school senior from Warren, Morris, Sussex, or Somerset counties. Applicants must have participated in a science or math competition or in independent scientific research during high school. 

Education - Higher Education

Gordon Lymbery Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Private
United States
Up to US $1,000

The monetary value of each scholarship award varies depending upon the amount available in each individual scholarship fund. Scholarship award amounts range from $1,000 - $5,000 for a single year.

Gordon Lymbery Scholarship

Candidates for the Gordon Lymbery, PhD Memorial Scholarship must have graduated from a Northern Nevada high school, or received a GED, and must be seeking an Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

Candidates for the Gordon Lymbery, PhD Memorial Scholarship must have graduated from a Northern Nevada high school, or received a GED, and must be seeking an Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, or Master’s degree. Awards for up to $1,000 are available for graduates of any Northern Nevada high school. Please see the Lymbery Certification Scholarship if you are seeking a certificate. This is a one-time award but has the potential to be renewed with reapplication.

Education - Higher Education

Edward Arciniega Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Private
United States
Up to US $1,000

The monetary value of each scholarship award varies depending upon the amount available in each individual scholarship fund. Scholarship award amounts range from $1,000 - $5,000 for a single year.

Edward Arciniega Scholarship

For graduating seniors from Churchill County High School, Charter School, or from a Churchill County Home-school program, intending to study at a 2-4 year college, having studied a foreign language for at least 4 years. This is a single year award for students who have at least four years of study in a language other than English in grades 6-12, and who have demonstrated an aptitude for language and academic accomplishment. This is a one-time award of up to $1,000.

Education - Higher Education Language Education

Cynthia Chapman Memorial Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Private
United States
Up to US $2,000

The monetary value of each scholarship award varies depending upon the amount available in each individual scholarship fund. Scholarship award amounts range from $1,000 - $5,000 for a single year.

Cynthia Chapman Memorial Scholarship

Cynthia Chapman was a renowned pianist who was dedicated to the pursuit of science and education. She devoted much of her life developing educational videos for Encyclopedia Britannica. This scholarship is in honor of her exceptional accomplishments and career.

The Cynthia Chapman Memorial Scholarship is designed for students who have a background in music (such as playing an instrument, choir, band, etc.) and who are pursuing a degree in a science related field. This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors from Northern Nevada, with a preference for those from Eureka County. This is a one-time award of up to $2,000.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation Music +1 more

Austen Marie Path to Music Memorial Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Private
United States
Up to US $5,000

The monetary value of each scholarship award varies depending upon the amount available in each individual scholarship fund. Scholarship award amounts range from $1,000 - $5,000 for a single year.

Austen Marie Path to Music Memorial Scholarship

The Austen Marie Path to Music Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Austen Marie Lynch to help support fellow musicians pursue a career in music, extending to others the opportunity to fulfill her own dream of becoming a career artist. Austen was a hardworking, tenacious, and talented musician. Her dream was to attend college and become a career musician. She was a singer, a songwriter, a guitarist, a poet, an artist, and a lover of ALL music. At 17 years old, Austen passed from a rare and terminal cancer in the comfort of her own bed surrounded by her loved ones, her guitars, and her record collection. 

This scholarship will be awarded to fellow musicians to attend school and fulfill their dream of becoming a career artist. There will be no GPA or academic requirement, but the applicant must show their dedication to music and ability to overcome life's challenges. Eligible applicants will be graduating seniors from a Nevada high school who plan to attend an institute of higher education to pursue a major or minor in music. This is a one-time award of up to $5,000 and has the potential to be renewed for additional years with reapplication.

Education - Higher Education Music Education

Caesars Nevada Team Member Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

The monetary value of each scholarship award varies depending upon the amount available in each individual scholarship fund. Scholarship award amounts range from $1,000 - $5,000 for a single year.

Caesars Nevada Team Member Scholarship

This year, Caesars Entertainment is partnering with Phil and Jennifer Satre to match the scholarship funding.

Paid work, internships, and volunteerism will be a weighted selection tool used by the committee. This is a one-time award; awards may be single- or multi-year.

Education - Higher Education

APA Foundation Environmental Scholarship

American Planning Association (APA) Foundation
Association/Society
United States
US $5,000

APA Foundation

The mission of the APA Foundation is to advance the art and science of planning through philanthropic activities that provide access to educational opportunities, enrich the public dialogue about planning, and advance social equity in the profession and our communities.

APA Scholarships

The APA Foundation scholarships aim to make the planning profession more accessible to individuals with limited financial means and to attract the best, brightest, and most talented individuals to the field of planning.

These scholarships are intended for students who demonstrate academic merit, a commitment to the field of planning, and financial need. The expanded eligibility includes students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate planning‑related programs at accredited U.S. institutions, reflecting the Foundation’s commitment to broadening access to the profession and strengthening its impact on communities nationwide.

APA Foundation Environmental Scholarship

This scholarship supports students pursuing planning degrees with a focus on environmental or conservation planning. It reflects a commitment to advancing wildlife and environmental conservation through the planning profession and to supporting future planners dedicated to protecting natural resources and sustainable environments. Awards are given to students currently enrolled in degree programs in planning.

Urban Planning Education - Higher Education

Dade County Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

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Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in Georgia

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Georgia?

Grants are most commonly $148,509.

$148,509

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Dade County Grants for Nonprofits year over year?

In 2024, funders in Georgia awarded a total of 57,760 grants.

2022 54,952

2023 54,343

2024 57,760

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Dade County Grants for Nonprofits given out in Georgia, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Dade County Grants for Nonprofits changing over time?

Funding has increased by 24.63%.

2022 $7,076,484,488

2023 $6,816,917,399
-3.67%

2024 $8,496,109,949
24.63%

Georgia Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Fulton County, Dekalb County, and Clarke County receive the most funding.

County Total Grant Funding in 2024
Fulton County $6,816,065,704
Dekalb County $2,042,245,988
Clarke County $542,650,560
Cobb County $488,668,180
Gwinnett County $294,309,331

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