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Best Jackson County Grants for Nonprofits in Georgia

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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 schools starting new PLTW Launch STEM programs in Jackson County, Georgia can receive up to US $20,000 for participation fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training. Grants from Project Lead The Way, in partnership with Burns & McDonnell, support two years of Launch modules beginning in the 2027–2028 school year.
STEM / STEAM Education

Jackson 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 and community development projects in Jackson County, Georgia can seek ARISE funding for regional business growth, workforce readiness, revitalization, or tourism initiatives. Appalachian Regional Commission offers planning and implementation grants up to US $10,000,000 for collaborative efforts across the Appalachian Region.
Community Development & Revitalization Economic Services & Development Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness +1 more

Appalachian Regional Commission Development Grants in Appalachia

Appalachian Regional Commission
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +421 more
Unspecified amount
State and local agencies, local governing boards, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and higher education institutions in Jackson County, Georgia and other eligible Appalachian counties can seek funding for critical infrastructure and workforce and business development projects. With a mission to strengthen Appalachian communities, Appalachian Regional Commission provides support for water, wastewater, transportation, broadband, entrepreneurship, training, and related capacity-building efforts.
Economic Services & Development Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Entrepreneurship +3 more

Project Lead The Way STEM Grants in Georgia

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more
US $20,000
Public and charter schools serving at least 40% free and reduced-price lunch students in Jackson County, Georgia can seek US $20,000 to launch new PLTW Gateway STEM programs. Project Lead The Way and Burns & McDonnell fund participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training for the 2027–2029 school years.
STEM / STEAM Education

Animal Welfare Funding for Nonprofits from Nestlé Purina

Nestlé Purina
Corporate
Adams County, Colorado, Adams County, Pennsylvania +361 more
Unspecified amount
Pet welfare 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Jackson County, Georgia can seek funding for capacity building, capital improvements, and program or spay/neuter work through Nestlé Purina’s animal welfare grants. Grants from Nestlé Purina help eligible U.S. pet welfare organizations, especially those near company locations, strengthen services for pets and the people who love them.
Animal Welfare - Domestic Animals & Pets

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

Appalachian Regional Commission NOFO

Georgia Department of Community Affairs
State/Local Government
Banks County, Georgia, Barrow County, Georgia +35 more
Up to US $2,000,000

Appalachian Regional Commission NOFO

DCA is making available infrastructure funding in Georgia’s Appalachian Regional Commission footprint.  Funding limit per project is $2,000,000 and all applicable match requirements apply.    

Water Resource Management Pedestrian & Bike-Friendly Infrastructure

STEM Education 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 or charter schools with existing PLTW Gateway STEM programs in eligible U.S. counties can apply to expand their offerings using this US $10,000 grant. Focused on STEM education, Project Lead The Way invites Jackson County, Georgia–area schools that meet the free and reduced-price lunch threshold to add units, class periods, equipment, or teacher training for 2027–2028.
STEM / STEAM Education

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

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

Nestle Purina Event Sponsorship

Nestlé Purina
Corporate
Adams County, Colorado, Adams County, Pennsylvania +361 more
Unspecified amount
Nestlé Purina is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of pets and the communities they serve. Through their event sponsorship program, they support 501(c)(3) tax-exempt pet welfare organizations in the U.S. that focus on the welfare of cats and dogs. Eligible events must be located within 50 miles of their St. Louis headquarters, ensuring that their contributions directly benefit local communities. Purina's commitment to pets and people strengthens the bond between them.
Animal Welfare - Domestic Animals & Pets

Jackson County STEM 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 at least 40% free and reduced-price lunch students in Jackson County, Georgia can apply to expand existing PLTW computer science programs with support from Project Lead The Way and Burns & McDonnell. Grants of US $10,000 may cover PLTW participation fees, required technology, program equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs.
Computer Science & Engineering 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
Jackson County, Georgia public and charter schools serving at least 40% free or reduced-price lunch students can access funding through Project Lead The Way to launch new PLTW Computer Science programs. This US $20,000, two-year grant supports participation fees, required computers, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs for eligible schools in Burns & McDonnell communities.
Computer Science & Engineering STEM / STEAM Education

Ferguson Support for Jackson County Housing

Ferguson
Corporate
Abbeville County, South Carolina, Accomack County, Virginia +722 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on affordable housing, skilled trades, clean water, sanitation, or community development in Jackson County, Georgia can access funding through Ferguson’s Ferguson Cares Grant. Eligible U.S.-based nonprofits within Ferguson’s geographic footprint may receive support for projects that improve economic wellbeing and quality of life in their communities.
Equitable & Affordable Housing Community Development & Revitalization Sanitation & Clean Drinking Water +2 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 in Jackson County, Georgia serving at least 40% free or reduced-price lunch students can apply for Project Lead The Way’s US $40,000 grant to launch new PLTW Engineering programs. Funding covers participation fees, required computers, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training for courses beginning in the 2027–2028 and 2028–2029 school years.
STEM / STEAM Education Engineering

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 schools running PLTW Gateway programs in eligible U.S. counties, including nearby areas to Jackson County, Georgia, can apply for Project Lead The Way’s Burns & McDonnell-supported grants; awards US $10,000 for STEM program expansion. Funds may cover PLTW fees, required equipment, technology, and teacher core training for the 2027–2028 year.
Engineering STEM / STEAM Education

Project Lead The Way STEM Grants in Georgia

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more
US $5,000
Public and charter schools in Jackson County, Georgia serving at least 40% free and reduced-price lunch students can use these US $5,000 grants to expand PLTW Launch STEM programs, equipment, and teacher training. Project Lead The Way and Burns & McDonnell support program expansion activities for the 2027–2028 academic year in eligible counties, including Jackson County.
Teacher Development & Training STEM / STEAM Education

Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Lampkin Foundation

Lois & Lucy Lampkin Foundation
Private
Jackson County, Georgia, Madison County, Georgia +2 more
US $2,500 - US $5,000
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Jackson County, Georgia can apply for US $2,500 - US $5,000 to support education, health, children’s services, religion, and arts programs, including general operations, projects, and scholarships. Grants from Lois & Lucy Lampkin Foundation help North Georgia nonprofits, especially those near Athens and surrounding counties, sustain and expand local community services.
Education Health & Medicine Religion & Spirituality +6 more

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

Jackson County Rural Health 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
Rural hospitals, health systems, and academic medical partners in Jackson County, Georgia can use this grant to add new GME fellowship slots, covering fellow salaries, partial teaching faculty salary, limited clinic equipment, and education costs. With a mission to expand rural medical training, Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce provides up to US $600,000 per slot to grow high-need specialties and retain physicians in Georgia.
Education - Higher Education Medical Education & Professional Training Rural Health Care

Charter Communications Technology Grants in Jackson County

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 Jackson County, Georgia that run digital literacy or broadband education programs for families or seniors can apply for Spectrum Digital Education Grants, awarding US $2,500 - US $50,000. Charter Communications supports existing programs in Spectrum markets that bridge the digital divide in low-income or multicultural urban and rural communities.
Technology Access & Digital Literacy

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

Georgia-Pacific Foundation Grant

Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Corporate
Abbeville County, South Carolina, Adair County, Oklahoma +758 more
Unspecified amount
The Georgia-Pacific Foundation Grant supports organizations in the Metro Atlanta area, focusing on education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental sustainability. Established in 1958, the foundation prioritizes investments that align with its mission and values, promoting long-term well-being within communities where Georgia-Pacific operates. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities located within 30 miles of GP manufacturing sites.
Education Environment Community Development & Revitalization +4 more

Georgia Community Affairs Grants for Jackson 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 Jackson County, Georgia can seek funding to prepare 50+ acre sites for economic development, including land acquisition, grading, infrastructure, and access improvements. Grants from Georgia Department of Community Affairs support rural site development through the OneGeorgia Authority, with required local match and commitments toward GRAD certification on approved, community-submitted sites.
Economic Services & Development Rural Development Public Infrastructure

Educational Foundation of America Grants for Jackson County 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 to expand access to abortion and contraception in Jackson County, Georgia can seek support for litigation, advocacy, communications, and direct support efforts. The Educational Foundation of America’s Reproductive Health & Justice program emphasizes civic engagement and capacity-building within the broader Appalachian region and select Southern communities.
Reproductive Health Reproductive Rights

Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia Mental Health Grants in Jackson County

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 Jackson County, Georgia can seek funding for programs such as counseling, crisis intervention, addiction recovery, youth behavioral health, and access-to-care initiatives. Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia supports nonprofits serving the broader northeast Georgia region that focus on these mental health priorities, though general grants cannot be used for salaries.
Education Food Access & Hunger Homelessness Services +2 more

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
Jackson County, Georgia nonprofits, parishes, Catholic schools, and ministries can access funding through the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia for projects rooted in Catholic teaching, with awards up to US $10,000. Eligible efforts include Catholic social teaching and works of mercy, Catholic school education, and initiatives to grow and share the Catholic faith.
Catholicism Religious / Theological Education Family Services +9 more

Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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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