CFCG: Nonprofit Grant Program

The Community Foundation of Central Georgia's Nonprofit Grant Program aims to enhance the quality of life for residents through community-based projects. Established in 1993, the foundation prioritizes impactful initiatives, considering applications from various organizations, including faith-based groups for non-sectarian outreach. Grants can reach up to $25,000, with an average size of $10,000 to $15,000. Organizations may submit one proposal annually and must demonstrate the ability to create substantial community benefits.

Our History and Mission
The Foundation provides donors a simple, powerful, and highly personal approach to giving. Through their funds, CFCG donors support the causes and organizations that they care about, which enhances the quality of life for the people of Central Georgia.
The Community Foundation of Central Georgia supports the ability of community-based charitable organizations to meet the needs of the residents of this region. Through its Nonprofit Grant Program, CFCG will consider applications for projects designed to improve the quality of life in Central Georgia.
The maximum grant awarded by the Community Foundation of Central Georgia through the Nonprofit Grant Program is $25,000. Please note that the average grant size ranges between $10,000 – $15,000.

Eligibility

Under the Nonprofit Grant Program, CFCG will consider only one proposal from any one non-profit organization during a twelve-month period. In addition, any organization with two years of consecutive funding from the Community Foundation will be required to wait two years before submitting an additional application.Operational expenses are usually not funded through this grant program but will be considered this round, due to hardships created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Foundation will consider applications from faith-based organizations for non-sectarian, community outreach programs.

Ineligibility

Requests for scholarships to send children to summer or after school camp will not be funded.