How much funding does Foundation Community Grants - Fall Cycle provide?

Foundation Community Grants - Fall Cycle provides $1,000 - $4,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Foundation Community Grants - Fall Cycle?

The listed deadline is October 31, 2026; confirm it with the funder before applying.

Who is eligible for Foundation Community Grants - Fall Cycle?

Eligible applicants: Organizations serving Gordon or Whitfield Counties.

How often is Foundation Community Grants - Fall Cycle offered?

Foundation Community Grants - Fall Cycle has 2 deadlines a year: March 1, April 30. The next deadline is expected October 31, 2026.

Foundation Community Grants - Fall Cycle

The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc

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Funding Amount

$1,000 - $4,000

Deadline

October 31, 2026

Listed date — confirm with the funder

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Current deadline: October 31, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines each year: March 1 · April 30

From the program guidelines: “Fall cycle is for Gordon and Whitfield Counties only (all three counties also have a spring cycle, March 1–April 30)”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Organizations serving Gordon or Whitfield Counties

Other requirements

Local, qualified organizations
Bartow County organizations should apply during spring cycle only

Overview

Geographic Scope: Gordon and Whitfield Counties only (Bartow County has spring cycle only)

Focus Areas:

Arts & Culture
Civics
Education
Social Services
Historic Preservation
Environmental
Other community improvement areas

Eligibility:

Local, qualified organizations
Organizations serving Gordon or Whitfield Counties
Bartow County organizations should apply during spring cycle only

Application Period:

Opens: September 1
Deadline: October 31

Cycle Frequency:

Fall cycle is for Gordon and Whitfield Counties only (all three counties also have a spring cycle, March 1–April 30)
Cartersville-Bartow affiliate conducts spring cycle only

Contact Information:

Phone: 706-275-9117
Email: info@communityfoundationnwga.org
Address: 110 Depot St. Dalton, GA 30720
Mailing: PO Box 942, Dalton, GA 30722-0942

How to Apply

Application Process

Applications are submitted through the Foundation's online application portal. Specific application steps and required materials are available on the grants page at communityfoundationnwga.org/grants.

Required Information:

Organization name, address, and phone
Project description and goals
Budget and funding request
Organization's charitable mission alignment
Demonstration of community need

Submission Format: Online application portal

Note: Detailed application requirements and narrative questions are available through the Foundation's grants portal.

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What The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 143
Total given: $5.57M
Median grant: $13K
Range: $5,100–$623K

By dollars: Georgia 92%, Tennessee 3%, Kentucky <1%. Top recipient cities: Dalton, GA; Calhoun, GA; Chatsworth, GA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.