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Best Paulding County Grants for Nonprofits in Georgia

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Aquatic Habitat Grants for Nonprofits from NFWF

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private
Baker County, Georgia, Banks County, Georgia +93 more
US $150,000 - US $500,000
Paulding County, Georgia conservation nonprofits can access funding through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to improve aquatic habitat. Grants of US $150,000 - US $500,000 support projects enhancing water quality, water quantity, instream and riparian conditions, with some areas also eligible for aquatic connectivity, species recovery, monitoring, and planning in the southeastern U.S.
Freshwater Conservation Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration Fish Conservation

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

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

Cousins Foundations Grant

The Cousins Foundation Inc
Private
Coweta County, Georgia, Douglas County, Georgia +11 more
Unspecified amount
The Cousins Foundation, established in 1963, is dedicated to addressing social and economic disparities through collaborative partnerships in Metro Atlanta. The foundation prioritizes funding for mental health services, economic mobility, and educational opportunities, focusing on communities affected by systemic racism. By investing in transformative initiatives and community leaders, the foundation aims to create a lasting positive impact, ensuring equitable access to resources and fostering holistic growth in underserved areas.
Nutrition & Healthy Eating Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Entrepreneurship +10 more

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

Trusteed Foundations Funds

Truist Foundation Inc
Private
Barrow County, Georgia, Bartow County, Georgia +27 more
Unspecified amount
Trusteed Foundations Funds provide essential grant opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the metropolitan Atlanta area. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with specific review periods aligning with the foundation's operational calendar. The foundations seek to support initiatives in Leadership Development, Economic Mobility, Thriving Communities, and Education, ensuring that funds are allocated to organizations with a proven track record of community impact. This streamlined application process allows nonprofits to apply to multiple foundations through a single form.
Civic Leadership Development Youth Development & Leadership Education +3 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

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

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 Paulding County, Georgia can receive US $1,000 - US $5,000 to support single arts projects such as exhibits, theatre productions, festivals, classes, or online programs. Georgia Council for the Arts’ Vibrant Communities Grant is a reimbursement program designed to expand arts access and participation across Georgia communities.
Arts / Culture Access & Participation Public / Community Art Art Education +4 more

ARISE Grants

Appalachian Regional Commission
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +428 more
Up to US $10,000,000
The ARISE Grants, offered by the Appalachian Regional Commission, aim to drive regional economic transformation across 13 Appalachian states. With funding of up to $63.5 million for implementation grants and $10 million maximum awards, the initiative supports collaborative projects that enhance community capacity and economic growth. The program encourages innovative partnerships to strengthen local economies and achieve socioeconomic parity, benefiting over 26 million residents in the Appalachian Region.
Community Development & Revitalization Economic Services & Development Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness +1 more

Capacity Building Funding from Tull Charitable Foundation

Tull Charitable Foundation
Private
Butts County, Georgia, Cherokee County, Georgia +11 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Metro Atlanta, including Paulding County, Georgia, can seek capacity-building support to redesign business models for long-term financial sustainability. Focused on organizational redesign, Tull Charitable Foundation invites larger-budget nonprofits serving marginalized populations to strengthen revenue strategies while continuing work in areas like health, education, human services, and community development.
Art & Culture Education Community Development & Revitalization +4 more

Price Gilbert Jr Charitable Fund Grants for Paulding County Nonprofits

Price Gilbert Jr Charitable Fund
Private
Barrow County, Georgia, Bartow County, Georgia +26 more
Unspecified amount
With a mission to support charitable and educational institutions, Price Gilbert Jr Charitable Fund provides Paulding County, Georgia 501(c)(3) organizations with funding for education, environment, arts and culture, health, and human services programs. Eligible nonprofits must be located within the Metro Atlanta 28-county area, including Paulding County.
Education Environment Art & Culture +3 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

Youth Education Funding for Nonprofits from QuikTrip

QuikTrip
Corporate
Andrew County, Missouri, Arizona +100 more
Unspecified amount
QuikTrip provides Paulding County, Georgia 501(c)(3) nonprofits working with at-risk youth and early childhood education with grants, in-kind donations, event sponsorships, and volunteers. Eligible agencies must operate where QuikTrip has stores, including Paulding County, and focus on helping at-risk children and youth become successful, independent citizens through education and support programs.
Youth Services Education - Preschool / Early Learning Early Childhood Development +1 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

Operating Support Grants for Nonprofits from Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
Private
Barrow County, Georgia, Bartow County, Georgia +21 more
Up to US $5,000
Small to mid-sized 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Paulding County, Georgia can apply for the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta’s Extra Wish grants, awarding up to US $5,000 for general operating expenses. Eligible organizations have $25,000–$3 million in annual expenses, at least two years of operating history, and were not featured in Extra Wish from 2023–2025.
Art & Culture Arts / Culture Access & Participation Educational Access & Equity +12 more

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 STEM programs in select U.S. counties, including Paulding County, Georgia, can receive US $10,000 to expand existing PLTW Engineering offerings. Project Lead The Way and Burns & McDonnell fund participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training for the 2027–2028 academic year.
Engineering STEM / STEAM Education

Paulding County Systems Change Funding via Fitzgerald Foundation

Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation
Private
Barrow County, Georgia, Bartow County, Georgia +19 more
Unspecified amount
Grants for 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Paulding County, Georgia help organizations strengthen education and mental health systems for children, youth, and families. The Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation supports programmatic, general operating, and capacity-building work that improves coordination, workforce, and policy to advance educational access, mental health care, and racial equity at community, regional, or statewide levels in Georgia.
Mental Health & Psychiatric Diseases Educational Access & Equity Racial / Ethnic Justice & Rights +2 more

STEM Engineering Funding for Schools from Project Lead The Way

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more
US $40,000
Public and charter schools in Paulding County, Georgia serving at least 40% free or reduced-price lunch students can apply for Project Lead The Way’s US $40,000 PLTW Engineering New Program grant to launch and expand PLTW Engineering courses. Funding covers participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs over two years.
STEM / STEAM Education Engineering

Project Lead The Way STEM Grants in Paulding

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more
US $20,000
Public and charter schools starting new PLTW computer science programs in Paulding County, Georgia can receive US $20,000 over two years for participation fees, required computers, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs. With a mission to expand STEM education access, Project Lead The Way supports eligible schools in designated Burns & McDonnell communities serving at least 40% free or reduced-price lunch students.
Computer Science & Engineering STEM / STEAM Education

Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund Grant

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Adams County, Mississippi +389 more
US $250,000 - US $3,000,000
The Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund Grant, managed by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), provides funding for projects aimed at restoring and conserving longleaf pine and bottomland hardwood forests. With approximately $30 million available for 2024, grants range from $250,000 to $3,000,000. This initiative, supported by various federal and private entities, emphasizes the importance of ecological preservation and sustainable land management practices.
Forestry Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration

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

Project Lead The Way STEM Grants in Paulding County

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more
US $10,000
Public and charter schools expanding PLTW computer science programs in Paulding County, Georgia can apply for US $10,000 to add courses, sections, or teacher training. With a mission to expand STEM education access, Project Lead The Way provides funding for PLTW fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and core training costs in eligible high-need schools.
Computer Science & Engineering STEM / STEAM Education

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

Daniel P. Amos Family Foundation Grant

Daniel P Amos Family Foundation Inc.
Private
Barrow County, Georgia, Bartow County, Georgia +31 more
Unspecified amount
The Daniel P. Amos Family Foundation Grant aims to glorify God by supporting charitable organizations that improve community conditions. It prioritizes grants for 501(c)(3) organizations within specific counties in West Central Georgia and Russell County, Alabama. The foundation seeks effective, collaborative organizations that adhere to best practices and demonstrate sustainability. Grants are not available for organizations outside the U.S., loans, social clubs, or political advocacy groups. The foundation values community impact and Christian alignment.
Community Services

Paulding STEM Education 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 or charter middle schools in Paulding County, Georgia with at least 40% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch can use this US $10,000 grant to expand existing PLTW Gateway STEM programs. With a mission to broaden STEM access, Project Lead The Way provides funding for fees, equipment, devices, and teacher training.
STEM / STEAM Education

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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 Paulding 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 Paulding 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 Paulding 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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