Daniel P. Amos Family Foundation Grant

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.

NOTE: To ensure adequate time for a full application, we strongly encourage applicants to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) early in the grant cycle. LOIs submitted fewer than 10 business days before the full application deadline may be reviewed in the next grant cycle. Applications must be received by February 1, May 1, August 1, or November 1 to be considered. Applications received later will be held until the next Board meeting.
Background
The chief purpose of The Daniel P. Amos Family Foundation is to glorify God and His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, by supporting charitable and community organizations in their mission to improve the community.
The Daniel P. Amos Family Foundation was created for the purpose of making philanthropic donations to any charitable organization the Trustees deem appropriate. The mission statement of The Amos Family Foundation is broad and can be changed. The Amos Family Foundation Trustees are encouraged to include Christian organizations in their distributions.
General Guidelines for Grants
The Daniel P. Amos Family Foundation seeks out organizations/ministries that:

• (1) demonstrate effectiveness
• (2) exercise collaboration
• (3) adhere to best practices
• (4) strive for sustainability
• (5) document outcomes
• (6) Align with Amos Family Priorities

Eligibility

The Daniel P. Amos Family Foundation accepts grant applications from the geographic area defined by the sixteen counties of the West Central Georgia Health District* (Chattahoochee, Clay, Crisp, Dooley, Harris, Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Webster) and Russel County, Alabama. Organizations outside the defined geographic area may submit a grant proposal online.Organizations outside this geographic area are welcome to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI). If the Foundation determines that the request aligns with it's priorities, the organization may be invited to submit a full application.Amos Family Foundation makes charitable grants only to 501(c)3 organizations as classified by the IRS Code of 1986ff.Amos Family Foundation may give, resulting in naming opportunities and public recognition of the gift.

Ineligibility

The Daniel P. Amos Family Foundation:
Does not fund organizations headquartered outside the United StatesDoes not make loans to individuals or organizationsDoes not fund social clubs, booster organizations, political or legislative advocacy groupsDoes not make grants for the purpose of paying previously incurred debtGenerally does not fund endowmentsGenerally does not fund events, festivals or conferencesMay consider grants that include naming opportunities or public recognition.