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Best Forsyth County Grants for Nonprofits in Georgia

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Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative

Appalachian Regional Commission
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +428 more
Up to US $2,500,000
The Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative aims to revitalize communities impacted by coal industry transitions. This initiative provides funding for projects that diversify local economies, enhance job training, and create new employment opportunities. By fostering collaboration among various stakeholders, the POWER Initiative supports strategic investments that align with regional economic development plans, ensuring a more resilient future for coal-affected areas.
Economic Services & Development Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Job Creation +1 more

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

Camp-Younts Foundation Grant

Camp-Younts Foundation
Private
Barrow County, Georgia, Bartow County, Georgia +29 more
US $2,500 - US $10,000
The Camp-Younts Foundation Grant, established in 1955, focuses on supporting organizations that assist poor and needy individuals in Virginia and Metro Atlanta, Georgia. Preference is given to religious, educational, cultural, and civic organizations with outreach programs. The foundation only considers operating and non-capital grants, with average sizes ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations based in Metro Atlanta.
Civic Affairs Religion & Spirituality Education +4 more

Georgia Community Affairs Grants for Forsyth 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 Forsyth County, Georgia can access funding for rural site development and public infrastructure improvements through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Grants up to US $2,000,000 support land acquisition, grading, infrastructure, road access, and utilities for 50+ acre, community-prioritized sites, with required local match and commitments toward GRAD certification timelines.
Economic Services & Development Rural Development Public Infrastructure

Area Development Grant Program

Appalachian Regional Commission
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +421 more
Unspecified amount
The Area Development Grant Program, managed by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), supports economic growth in Appalachia through investments in critical infrastructure and workforce development. Targeting 423 counties across 13 states, the program encourages local communities to collaborate with state governments to identify and implement impactful projects. Key focus areas include enhancing utilities, promoting entrepreneurship, and strengthening local leadership. This initiative aims to uplift the 26 million residents of Appalachia, fostering sustainable economic opportunities.
Economic Services & Development Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Entrepreneurship +3 more

Ida Alice Ryan Charitable Trust Grant

Ida Alice Ryan Charitable Trust
Private
Barrow County, Georgia, Bartow County, Georgia +26 more
Unspecified amount
The Ida Alice Ryan Charitable Trust, established in 1953, prioritizes funding for charitable organizations in the Atlanta area, particularly in health care, education, and the arts. It allocates half of its income to the Catholic Cathedral of Christ the King and the remainder to selected charities. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) entities located within the Metro Atlanta area. The trust emphasizes support for hospitals, educational initiatives, and cultural institutions.
Art & Culture Humanities & Social Science Education +4 more

Tyson Foods: Community Giving Grants

Tyson Foods, Inc.
Corporate
Accomack County, Virginia, Alameda County, California +93 more
US $500 - US $5,000
Tyson Foods Community Giving Grants support initiatives that enhance the quality of life for communities and their members. With a focus on scaling existing effective programs, these grants are aimed at organizations that operate in underserved areas. Eligible nonprofits must have a 501(c)(3) status and local Tyson plant support. Applications are accepted annually, with priority given to projects addressing systemic community issues. Notable past support includes a $25,000 grant to the Arkansas Foodbank Mobile Pantry Initiative.
Food Access & Hunger Volunteerism & Philanthropy

NGCF Community Grant Program

North Georgia Community Foundation
Private
Banks County, Georgia, Barrow County, Georgia +16 more
US $500 - US $25,000
The North Georgia Community Foundation offers the NGCF Community Grant Program, which provides funding between $500 and $25,000 to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in North Georgia. Eligible organizations can apply for operational or programmatic grants, but must submit a detailed application and budget. Recipients of Community Grants can also apply for other NGCF funding in the same year. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of life in the region through various community-focused projects.
Community Services

Captain Planet Foundation Support for School Gardens

Captain Planet Foundation
Corporate
Anoka County, Minnesota, Bronx County, New York +33 more
US $7,500 in in-kind support
Public and private schools in Forsyth County, Georgia can receive in-kind support to create outdoor learning gardens and enhance STEAM education through the Delta Project Learning Garden Grant Program. Grants from Captain Planet Foundation provide a US $7,500 in-kind package including raised beds, a mobile cooking cart, curriculum access, supplies, teacher training, and volunteer installation support.
STEM / STEAM Education Horticulture & Gardening Teacher Development & Training

ECF Grant Program

Episcopal Community Foundation for Middle and North Georgia
Association/Society
Baldwin County, Georgia, Banks County, Georgia +79 more
Unspecified amount
The ECF Grant Program supports the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta by funding ministries that address poverty and oppression. With an emphasis on community partnerships, the program aims to create sustainable impact through service-oriented projects. It welcomes applications from Episcopal parishes and nonprofit partners committed to capacity building and innovative solutions, ensuring spiritual growth for participants. Preference is given to first-time applicants, reinforcing a commitment to fostering thriving, spiritually strong communities in Middle and North Georgia.
Episcopalism Poverty Alleviation & Services Refugee Services +2 more

NGHHC Grants

North Georgia United Methodist Housing and Homeless Council
Association/Society
Baldwin County, Georgia, Banks County, Georgia +72 more
Up to US $10,000
The North Georgia United Methodist Housing & Homeless Council offers grants to support non-profit organizations serving the homeless and low-income communities. Available grants include operational grants of up to $2,500 and capital grants of up to $10,000. Special Habitat Grants are also available, limited to $5,000. The application deadline for the Spring Capital Grant Cycle is March 3, 2025, while operational grants will be awarded in Fall 2025. Ensure eligibility criteria are met.
Homelessness Services Poverty Alleviation & Services Real Estate & Housing

Waffle House Foundation Grant

Waffle House Foundation
Private
Butts County, Georgia, Cherokee County, Georgia +12 more
Unspecified amount
The Waffle House Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in the metro-Atlanta area, focusing on health services, youth programs, and civic causes. Since 1983, the foundation has contributed millions to enhance community life. Funding is prioritized for specific projects, while capital campaigns and general operating expenses are ineligible. The foundation emphasizes community involvement and responsiveness during crises, providing essential services and support to ensure local resilience and recovery.
Human & Social Services Education Civic Affairs +4 more

Emily W. Scott Foundation Grant

Emily Winship Scott Foundation
Private
Barrow County, Georgia, Bartow County, Georgia +28 more
US $5,000 - US $10,000
The Emily W. Scott Foundation Grant supports organizations in the metropolitan Atlanta area, focusing on health, education, spiritual missions, and vision health for the blind. Established in 1981, it funds program support and general operating costs for 501(c)(3) organizations. Capital improvements and individual support are not eligible. The foundation prioritizes qualified applications that align with its mission to enhance community well-being and health services.
Health & Medicine Human & Social Services Education +3 more

Price Gilbert Jr Charitable Fund Community Grants in Forsyth County

Price Gilbert Jr Charitable Fund
Private
Barrow County, Georgia, Bartow County, Georgia +26 more
Unspecified amount
Forsyth County, Georgia 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in education, health, human services, environment, or arts and culture can access funding through the Price Gilbert Jr Charitable Fund. Eligible organizations must be within the Atlanta metro 28-county area and serve charitable or educational purposes in the local community.
Education Environment Art & Culture +3 more

CFNG Grant Program

Community Foundation For Northeast Georgia Inc
Private
Barrow County, Georgia, Clarke County, Georgia +8 more
Unspecified amount
The Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia offers the CFNG Grant Program aimed at enhancing housing stability in the region. This includes funding for homelessness prevention, transitional housing, and affordable housing initiatives. The foundation emphasizes the importance of strong partnerships with nonprofits to effectively address community needs and improve overall well-being. Through grants and educational resources, they strive to empower local organizations, ensuring a more resilient and thriving community in Northeast Georgia.
Education Food Access & Hunger Homelessness Services +2 more

Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Operating Grants in Forsyth County

Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
Private
Barrow County, Georgia, Bartow County, Georgia +21 more
Up to US $5,000
Forsyth County, Georgia 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking up to US $5,000 for general operating expenses can apply to the CFGA Extra Wish Grants program. Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta prioritizes small to mid-sized organizations advancing health and human services, economic mobility, youth programming, affordable housing, and environmental initiatives across the metro Atlanta region.
Art & Culture Arts / Culture Access & Participation Educational Access & Equity +12 more

STEM Program Expansion Grants for Schools via Project Lead The Way

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Aroostook County, Maine, Banks County, Georgia +18 more
US $10,000
Public middle schools running PLTW Gateway STEM programs in Forsyth County, Georgia can access funding through Project Lead The Way to expand existing courses or add new Gateway units. Awards of US $10,000 can cover PLTW participation fees, required computers, equipment and supplies, and PLTW Core Training with related travel, room, and board.
Energy Architecture Electrical Engineering +6 more

Community and Equity Funding from Deluxe Foundation

Deluxe Corporation Foundation
Corporate
Anoka County, Minnesota, Bates County, Missouri +28 more
Unspecified amount
Forsyth County, Georgia 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for financial literacy, entrepreneurship, STEM/STEAM, veterans, women, parents, or diverse community services can apply for general operating funding through Deluxe Corporation Foundation’s ERG Grant Program. Focused on community, education, and empowerment, the foundation also welcomes national nonprofits that align with its employee resource group priorities.
Financial Literacy STEM / STEAM Education Women's Rights & Equality +10 more

Fitzgerald Foundation Grant

Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation
Private
Barrow County, Georgia, Bartow County, Georgia +19 more
Unspecified amount
The Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation Grant aims to enhance education and mental health access for low-income families in the 21-county Metro Atlanta area. The foundation focuses on supporting organizations that strengthen talent pipelines and promote systemic solutions. With four grant cycles annually, applications are accepted year-round, and the foundation prioritizes initiatives that foster equity and collaboration, benefiting historically marginalized communities. This commitment drives their funding strategy and helps ensure effective resource allocation.
Mental Health & Psychiatric Diseases Educational Access & Equity Racial / Ethnic Justice & Rights +2 more

Delta Community Credit Union Philanthropic Fund Grant

Delta Community Credit Union
Private
Butts County, Georgia, Cherokee County, Georgia +14 more
US $5,000 - US $10,000
The Delta Community Credit Union Philanthropic Fund Grant provides financial support to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the metro Atlanta area. With a total of $150,000 available, the fund aims to enhance the financial literacy and well-being of families and youth. Eligible organizations can apply for grants of $10,000, $7,500, or $5,000 based on specific criteria and must implement their projects in the 2025 calendar year.
Family Services Financial Literacy

Brinker International Charitable Giving Program

Brinker International
Corporate
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Ada County, Idaho +620 more
Unspecified amount
The Brinker International Charitable Giving Program focuses on giving back to communities through support for kids, hunger, and education. Organizations eligible for funding must be 501c(3) non-profits and submit requests at least six weeks prior to events. The program does not support individuals, political or religious organizations, or explicit discrimination policies. Funding is provided through monetary donations or in-kind contributions like dining certificates.
Food Access & Hunger Youth Services Children’s Health & Pediatrics +5 more

Jean Griswold Foundation Scholarship Program ( Winter )

Jean Griswold Foundation (Griswold Cares Foundation)
Private
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Adams County, Colorado +385 more
US $500 - US $2,000

The Jean Griswold Foundation

The Jean Griswold Foundation (JGF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Caregivers through educational opportunities and scholarships. 

Our Mission

The mission of the Jean Griswold Foundation is to support Caregivers by providing educational scholarships* to enable them to further their training, enhance their careers, and better assist the clients they serve.

By offering educational scholarships*, our Foundation will not only make a positive impact on the Caregivers themselves, but also the clients they assist and the home healthcare agencies where they are employed, as well as help advance the overarching home-care industry.

Scholarships will be paid directly to the federally accredited educational institutions of the winning Scholars’ choosing.

Empowering Caregivers Through Education

The Jean Griswold Foundation Scholarship Program awards scholarships to deserving Caregivers who wish to further their education in a care-related field. Applicants do not have to be associated with Griswold in any way, and the funds will be paid directly to the institution where the caregiver will be receiving education.  

Our Winter 2026 Scholarship Application period is now open! Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm ET August 31, 2026. Join our email list to get the first notice of all Scholarship happenings.  

Where would we be without Caregivers? 

Their selflessness is astounding, yet they are often overlooked and underappreciated. 

The Jean Griswold Foundation is dedicated to supporting Caregivers, the backbone of the care industry. We provide educational scholarships so Care Professionals can further their training, enhance their skills, elevate their careers, and better assist the people they serve.

Caregiver Support / Respite Care

Georgia Community Development Block Grant (Annual) (GA)

Georgia Department of Community Affairs
State/Local Government
Appling County, Georgia, Atkinson County, Georgia +139 more
US $1,000,000 - US $1,250,000
The Georgia Community Development Block Grant (Annual) aims to support various eligible activities, including housing improvements and public facilities. With funding available up to $1,250,000 for multi-activity projects, it requires local matching funds based on the grant amount. This program primarily benefits low and moderate-income individuals, ensuring communities can enhance their infrastructure and services effectively.
Economic Services & Development Real Estate & Housing Public Infrastructure

Bright Wings Foundation Grant

Bright Wings Foundation
Private
Banks County, Georgia, Barrow County, Georgia +26 more
US $1,000 - US $5,000
The Bright Wings Foundation, established in 1997 by Mrs. Martha H. Ellis, focuses on supporting family interests, particularly youth and nature, in North Georgia, especially Atlanta. The foundation offers program and project support, with average grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations. However, grants are not available for individual support or operating expenses.
Youth Services Environment

PLTW Gateway - New Program (Burns and McDonnell)

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more
US $20,000
The PLTW Gateway program, in partnership with Burns and McDonnell, aims to enhance STEM education by supporting schools in eligible counties to implement PLTW Gateway units. With a total grant of $20,000, schools are encouraged to offer at least one unit per academic year, fostering real-world skills and engagement in STEM fields. This initiative seeks to increase access and participation in high-quality STEM learning experiences, ultimately preparing students for future careers.
STEM / STEAM Education

PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (Burns and McDonnell)

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more
US $10,000
The PLTW Gateway program, in collaboration with Burns & McDonnell, aims to enhance STEM education by expanding access to Project Lead The Way initiatives in eligible communities. By providing grants for program expansion, the initiative encourages schools to implement new PLTW units and train teachers, empowering students with essential skills for future careers. This partnership seeks to inspire a new generation of learners through hands-on, real-world challenges, thereby fostering greater participation in STEM fields across various regions.
STEM / STEAM Education

Forsyth 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 Forsyth 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 Forsyth 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 Forsyth 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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