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
Infrastructure Funding for Georgia Communities via DCA
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
State/Local Government
Banks County, Georgia, Barrow County, Georgia +35 more
Up to US $2,000,000
Local governments and water or sewer authorities in Madison County, Georgia can access funding through Georgia Department of Community Affairs for water, wastewater, stormwater, road, sidewalk, and bike/ped infrastructure projects. Grants up to US $2,000,000 support construction, expansion, or improvements within Georgia’s Appalachian Regional Commission footprint, including projects that demonstrate significant economic impact.
Water Resource Management
Pedestrian & Bike-Friendly Infrastructure
Spectrum Communications Digital Literacy Grants in Madison
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 Madison County, Georgia that run digital literacy or broadband education programs for families or seniors can seek US $2,500 - US $50,000 to expand their impact. Spectrum supports technology access and digital literacy initiatives in its service markets that partner with low-income or multicultural communities and can report clear participant outcomes.
Technology Access & Digital Literacy
Tr Uw J William Gholston Support for Madison County Education
Tr Uw J William Gholston
Private
Madison County, Georgia
Unspecified amount
Charitable nonprofit organizations serving children in the City of Comer, Madison County, Georgia, can apply for the J. William Gholston Foundation Grant to fund educational advancement projects. Funding supports capital or instructional efforts that improve academic achievement for local children, primarily through one-year awards, with occasional multi-year support possible.
Educational Access & Equity
STEM Program Expansion Funding from Project Lead The Way
Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Aroostook County, Maine, Banks County, Georgia +18 more
US $10,000
Public middle schools in Madison County, Georgia offering PLTW Gateway STEM courses can use this US $10,000 grant to expand their existing PLTW Gateway program, such as adding units, class periods, or trained teachers. Allowable costs include PLTW participation fees, required devices, program equipment and supplies, and PLTW Core Training expenses.
Energy
Architecture
Electrical Engineering
+6 more
Georgia Department of Education Teacher Apprenticeship Grants
Georgia Department of Education
State/Local Government
Appling County, Georgia, Atkinson County, Georgia +101 more
Up to US $56,150
Local education agencies and regional educational service agencies in rural Madison County, Georgia can access funding through the Georgia Department of Education to develop registered teaching apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships. Grants up to Up to US $56,150 per approved employer support instruction, mentorship, tuition, fees, and supportive services that strengthen K-12 teacher pipelines.
Teacher Development & Training
Apprenticeship & Internship Programs
Georgia Department of Community Affairs Support for Madison County Infrastructure
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 and public entities in Madison County, Georgia can use this Community Development Block Grant funding for housing rehabilitation, public facilities like water and sewer lines, community buildings, and economic development projects. Georgia Department of Community Affairs provides US $1,000,000 - US $1,250,000 for projects that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income residents and may require a local match depending on award size.
Economic Services & Development
Real Estate & Housing
Public Infrastructure
Madison County Infrastructure Funding via Appalachian Regional Commission
Appalachian Regional Commission
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +421 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofits, public agencies, tribes, and educational institutions in Madison County, Georgia can seek funding for critical infrastructure and workforce or business development projects through the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Area Development Grant Program. With a mission to strengthen Appalachian communities, ARC provides support for water and wastewater systems, transportation, broadband, entrepreneurship, worker training, and related economic development initiatives.
Economic Services & Development
Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness
Entrepreneurship
+3 more
Appalachian Regional Commission Support for Appalachia
Appalachian Regional Commission
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +428 more
Up to US $10,000,000
Nonprofits and public entities in Madison County, Georgia and other eligible Appalachian counties can apply for Appalachian Regional Commission’s ARISE planning or implementation grants, with awards up to US $10,000,000 for multi-state economic and community development projects. Funding can support regional initiatives in economic development, workforce readiness, community revitalization, and tourism across Appalachia.
Community Development & Revitalization
Economic Services & Development
Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness
+1 more
Housing and Homelessness Funding from North Georgia Housing and Homeless 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 Madison County, Georgia can seek funding for housing, food pantries, rental and utility assistance, clothing closets, and related services. Focused on homelessness and poverty, North Georgia Housing and Homeless Council offers operational, capital, Habitat, and limited emergency grants up to US $10,000.
Homelessness Services
Poverty Alleviation & Services
Real Estate & Housing
Episcopal Community Foundation Poverty Grants in Georgia
Episcopal Community Foundation for Middle and North Georgia
Association/Society
Baldwin County, Georgia, Banks County, Georgia +79 more
Unspecified amount
Episcopal parishes in the Diocese of Atlanta and 501(c)(3) nonprofits closely partnered with them in Middle and North Georgia, including Madison County, Georgia, can apply for the Episcopal Community Foundation for Middle and North Georgia’s ECF Grant Program to support project-based ministries addressing poverty, oppression, hunger, homelessness, refugees, reentry, and human trafficking through sustainable, capacity-building or capital initiatives.
Episcopalism
Poverty Alleviation & Services
Refugee Services
+2 more
Arts Project Funding from Georgia Council
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 Madison County, Georgia can seek support for single arts projects such as exhibits, theatre productions, festivals, classes, or online programs. Georgia Council for the Arts’ Vibrant Communities Grant offers US $1,000 - US $5,000 as reimbursement funding to strengthen vibrant, arts-focused community activities across eligible Georgia counties.
Arts / Culture Access & Participation
Public / Community Art
Art Education
+4 more
PLTW Launch- Program Expansion ( Huber )
Project Lead the Way inc.
Private
Adams County, Illinois, Aroostook County, Maine +18 more
US $5,000
The PLTW Launch program, in collaboration with Huber, offers grants to public schools seeking to initiate or expand their PLTW offerings for the 2026-2027 academic year. Schools can utilize the $5,000 grant to enhance their curriculum by adding new modules, increasing student participation, or training more teachers. Eligible districts span across several states, including Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, and Texas, providing opportunities for a diverse range of schools to benefit from this initiative.
Teacher Development & Training
STEM / STEAM Education
Project Lead The Way Support for STEM
Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Aroostook County, Maine, Banks County, Georgia +18 more
US $10,000
Public elementary schools in eligible Madison County, Georgia districts can use this $10,000 grant to launch and expand PLTW Launch STEM modules, covering participation fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs. Madison County education nonprofits partnering with these schools may benefit from Project Lead The Way’s focus on STEM education and teacher training.
Teacher Development & Training
STEM / STEAM Education
Project Lead The Way STEM Grants in Madison County
Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Aroostook County, Maine, Banks County, Georgia +18 more
US $20,000
Public middle schools in Madison County, Georgia can receive US $20,000 to launch and expand PLTW Gateway STEM units through Project Lead The Way. Funding covers participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training, in exchange for offering at least one Gateway unit each year and completing annual reports and surveys.
Teacher Development & Training
STEM / STEAM Education
Energy
+6 more
Project Lead The Way Engineering Grants in Madison County
Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Aroostook County, Maine, Banks County, Georgia +18 more
US $30,000
Public middle or high schools in Madison County, Georgia offering PLTW Engineering courses can access funding through Project Lead The Way to launch and expand engineering programs. Grants provide US $30,000 over two years for PLTW participation fees, required computers, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training with related travel, room, and board costs.
Architecture
Engineering
Civil Engineering
+5 more
Project Lead The Way Support for Engineering
Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Aroostook County, Maine, Banks County, Georgia +18 more
US $10,000
Public schools in Madison County, Georgia with existing PLTW Engineering programs can use this US $10,000 grant to add courses or sections and train additional teachers. Project Lead The Way funding covers participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Architecture
Engineering
Civil Engineering
+5 more
Georgia Community Affairs Site Grants in Georgia
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
State/Local Government
Appling County, Georgia, Atkinson County, Georgia +149 more
Up to US $250,000
Development authorities in Madison County, Georgia can seek funding to prepare 50+ acre, development-ready sites through the Rural Site Development Initiative, with awards up to US $2,000,000. Georgia Department of Community Affairs supports land acquisition, grading, infrastructure, road access, and related site development costs, with local community match requirements based on county eligibility status.
Economic Services & Development
Rural Development
Public Infrastructure
J. Knox Gholston Foundation Grant
Tr Uw J Knox Gholston
Private
Madison County, Georgia
Unspecified amount
The J. Knox Gholston Foundation Grant, administered by Bank of America, focuses on enhancing the lives of underserved communities in Georgia. It prioritizes funding for human services, education, healthcare, arts, and environmental initiatives. The foundation's mission is to support charitable organizations that promote educational opportunities for children in Comer, GA, with a particular interest in capital and instructional projects that foster academic success.
Education
Catholic Foundation Support for Madison County Ministries
Catholic Foundation of North Georgia
Private
Baldwin County, Georgia, Banks County, Georgia +65 more
Up to US $10,000
Nonprofits, parishes, Catholic schools, and ministries in Madison County, Georgia can receive funding for Catholic social teaching, education, and faith-based services through Catholic Community Grants. Grants from Catholic Foundation of North Georgia offer up to US $10,000 for programs such as K–12 education, food access, housing support, and other works of mercy aligned with Catholic teaching.
Catholicism
Religious / Theological Education
Family Services
+9 more
Catholic Programs Funding from Catholic Foundation
Catholic Foundation of North Georgia
Private
Baldwin County, Georgia, Banks County, Georgia +65 more
US $1,000
Nonprofits, parishes, and schools serving Madison County, Georgia can receive funding for Catholic social teaching, school education, and faith-growing programs. The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia’s Parish Enrichment Grants provide about US $1,000 to support organizations within the Archdiocese of Atlanta that serve the broader community through Catholic ministries and services.
Catholicism
Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia Grants for Madison County Mental Health
Community Foundation For Northeast Georgia Inc
Private
Barrow County, Georgia, Clarke County, Georgia +8 more
Unspecified amount
Madison County, Georgia nonprofits focused on mental and behavioral health services can access funding through Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia to support programs serving the northeast Georgia region. Eligible projects include counseling, community clinics, crisis intervention, addiction recovery, youth and family behavioral health, stigma reduction, and access-to-care initiatives; general grants cannot be used for salaries.
Education
Food Access & Hunger
Homelessness Services
+2 more
Educational Foundation of America Grants for Madison County Reproductive Health
Educational Foundation of America
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +372 more
Unspecified amount
Educational Foundation of America provides Madison County, Georgia nonprofits with funding to expand access to abortion and contraception. 501(c)(3) public charities, academic institutions, and government entities working on reproductive health and rights may be eligible, especially those using litigation, advocacy, civic engagement, communications, or direct support strategies within the broader Appalachian focus areas.
Reproductive Health
Reproductive Rights
Lampkin Foundation Grant
Lois & Lucy Lampkin Foundation
Private
Jackson County, Georgia, Madison County, Georgia +2 more
US $2,500 - US $5,000
The Lois & Lucy Lampkin Foundation, established in 1967, focuses on funding programs in education, health, and the arts in North Georgia, particularly Athens and Clarke County. They support nonprofit organizations through program, project, general operating, and scholarship support. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. The foundation does not provide grants to individuals, ensuring their resources benefit the community.
Education
Health & Medicine
Religion & Spirituality
+6 more
Altrusa International of Grand Rapids Scholarship
Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $2,000 - US $5,000
The Altrusa International of Grand Rapids Scholarship, supported by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, aims to empower students from Allegan, Kent, Ionia, Muskegon, Montcalm, and Ottawa Counties. This scholarship is intended for individuals returning to college or entering after a two-year hiatus, emphasizing inclusivity and support for those with financial need. Recipients can benefit from awards ranging from $2,000 to $5,000, which are directly applied to educational costs, enhancing opportunities for academic and career advancement.
Education - Higher Education
College Success / Persistence
Educational Access & Equity
+1 more
Institutional Impact Grants
Wake Forest University
Private
United States
US $100,000 - US $1,000,000
The Institutional Impact Grants by Wake Forest University aim to support U.S. colleges and universities in fostering moral, civic, and intellectual character among their community members. In 2026, these grants will empower institutions committed to character development for faculty, staff, and students, promoting a holistic educational environment. This initiative underscores the importance of character in education, aligning with the university's mission to cultivate ethical leaders.
Civic Leadership Development
Wake Forest Capacity Building Grant
Wake Forest University
Private
United States
Up to US $50,000
The Wake Forest Capacity Building Grant, part of the Educating Character Initiative, aims to enhance character education in U.S. higher education institutions. Established in 2023 with support from Lilly Endowment Inc., the initiative has already provided $35 million in grants to 146 institutions. In 2026, new grants will be awarded to colleges and universities focused on fostering moral, civic, and intellectual character among their faculty, staff, and students.
Civic Leadership Development