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Find grants supporting nonprofits that serve individuals with physical or developmental disabilities through services and inclusion.
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$210.9M
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About Us
Georgia’s Own Foundation, Inc. is the charitable arm of Georgia’s Own Credit Union and was founded in 2016 as a way to deepen and amplify the outreach efforts of the organization.
Mission
Since 1934, Georgia’s Own Credit Union has been committed to the “people helping people” philosophy. We not only strive to serve our members’ financial needs, but to give back to our communities and empower local youth through financial assistance and volunteer opportunities. Our goal is to improve what matters by helping people get ahead, get involved, and own their future.
Georgia's Own Grant
At least 85% of the Foundation’s grants must fall within our mission of empowering local youth. Past grantees have used their funds to promote children’s wellbeing through financial literacy, sports-based youth development, access to healthcare, food, and housing, education, the arts, and more.
Each year a small amount may be allocated outside these areas, which enables us to respond to unplanned opportunities and meet unknown needs.
Grant Size
Georgia’s Own Foundation is proud to partner with non-profits in our community through an annual grant program. The total amount awarded will be determined by the previous year’s fundraising efforts, and individual grants may vary in size—up to, but not to exceed $10,000. Larger grants will be made possible through special fundraising events such as our annual Golf Challenge.
What We Support
The Georgia’s Own Foundation funds proven programs OR new/expanding initiatives run by qualified nonprofits that empower local youth in the following categories:
Grants for nonprofits serving disabled individuals provide funding for accessibility improvements, assistive technologies, and support services. The following grants empower organizations to enhance inclusion, independence, and quality of life for people with disabilities.
Explore 246 funding opportunities for disability-focused nonprofits in Guam, with $46.1M available. Instrumentl simplifies the grant process with funding insights, deadline notifications, and tailored search tools to advance inclusive initiatives.
How common are grants in this category?
Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Nonprofits Serving Disabled?
Most grants are due in the second quarter.
What's the typical grant amount funded for Grants for Nonprofits Serving Disabled?
Grants are most commonly $27,500.
There are quite a bit of grant opportunities for nonprofits serving people with disabilities. Nonprofits that are eligible to apply for these grants include nonprofit disability services, advocacy organizations, rehabilitation centers, and community-based programs that provide accessibility support, vocational training, or assistive technologies. Many grants require applicants to be 501(c)(3) organizations and may prioritize initiatives that promote inclusion and independence for individuals with disabilities.
Grants for nonprofits serving people with disabilities typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q2, with 28.3% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.
Grants for nonprofits serving people with disabilities provide funding for accessibility improvements, assistive technologies, and support services. They also support disability rights, medical research, and employment assistance for people with disabilities. Funders seek to enhance quality of life, ensure equal opportunities and independence, enhance inclusion, and provide essential support services for people with disabilities. Over 200 grants are available, with more than $32.1 million in funding for nonprofit groups that serve disabled individuals and help them live a better life.
Funding for nonprofits serving people with disabilities varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $18,739,565. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $27,500, while the average grant awarded is $320,406. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
Of the 200 grants available and $32.1 million available in funding, more than 100 grants come from private funders like the Joseph Durda Foundation, Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, and Borealis Philanthropy. Many of the private foundations that are offering grants focus on helping both adults and children with disabilities.
In addition, there are many federal and state/local government funders. On the federal side, some of the key funders who support services for the disabled are the US HHS: Administration for Community Living, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, and even the National Science Foundation. There are also state and local governments that provide funding through health departments and community service grants.Although there are more than 200 grants for nonprofits serving people with disabilities, they are still quite competitive. To set your organization apart from the rest and improve grant success, nonprofits should concentrate on all of these key areas:
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Sifting through hundreds of grant opportunities is never easy, which is why Instrumentl simplifies the grant application process by offering an intuitive platform that helps nonprofits discover relevant funding opportunities and provides detailed funder insights help organizations tailor their applications to align with grantor priorities. Discover how Eversight increased their grant success rate from 14% to 22%.