Fitzgerald Foundation Grant

The Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation Grant aims to enhance education and mental health access for low-income families in the 21-county Metro Atlanta area. The foundation focuses on supporting organizations that strengthen talent pipelines and promote systemic solutions. With four grant cycles annually, applications are accepted year-round, and the foundation prioritizes initiatives that foster equity and collaboration, benefiting historically marginalized communities. This commitment drives their funding strategy and helps ensure effective resource allocation.

NOTE:
The Foundation’s grant decision-making process includes two stages: the submission of a one-page proposal (Pre-Proposal deadline) and then, for those selected, a follow-up site visit. If selected for a site visit, you’ll be notified via email. Post-visit, a report is submitted to the Board by the staff, who then decide on grant approval and amount.The Foundation administers four grant cycles annually. Applications are accepted year-round. However, those submitted past a cycle’s deadline will be reviewed in the subsequent grant cycle.
Our Renewed Strategic Direction
The Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation is now poised to support organizations committed to enhancing quality education and mental health access for families experiencing low income, particularly those strengthening talent pipelines, championing systemic solutions, and promoting collaboration.
To increase our effectiveness and understanding of local systems, the Foundation’s funding efforts will be concentrated on organizations serving the 21-county Metro Atlanta area.
Specifically, the Foundation’s new priorities are to:
Support high-quality, culturally relevant talent development, training, and placement for educators and mental health workforce to better serve families with low income in areas with shortages.Champion advocacy and policy agendas that strengthen and support the current workforce and broaden access for families with low income.Promote strategic partnerships and coordinated approaches to enhance access for families with low income.
The Foundation’s commitment to equity and limited capacity compel it to prioritize opportunities that focus on supporting families with low-income in historically marginalized or underserved communities. To increase our effectiveness and understanding of local systems, the Foundation’s funding efforts will be concentrated on organizations serving the 21-county Metro Atlanta area.

Eligibility

If you can answer “yes” to all the following requirements, you are welcome to apply:Aligned to the Mental Health and/or Education focus area
Classified as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
Serves the 21-county Metro Atlanta region
Works to benefit families with low incomes and living in historically marginalized or underserved communitiesA funding request can include support for operating expenses, a special project or program, or for capital projects.