Goizueta Foundation Grant

Goizueta Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Goizueta Foundation
Last Updated: November 08, 2025

Summary

The Goizueta Foundation Grant provides funding to support innovative educational initiatives in metropolitan Atlanta. Focused on early learning, K-12 education, and workforce development, the Foundation encourages nonprofit organizations to apply at any time, with rolling applications considered during board meetings in May and November. The Foundation aims to build strong partnerships with grantees to create lasting community impact, particularly for underserved populations.

Overview

NOTE: The Goizueta Foundation accepts applications on a rolling basis, so organizations may complete the online application at any time. Proposals are considered at the May and November board meetings. Notification of grant approvals and declinations are announced following each meeting. We strongly encourage nonprofit organizations that meet eligibility requirements to contact the Foundation to schedule an introductory meeting with our program staff. The Foundation “At The Goizueta Foundation, we believe that challenging organizations to think about education in innovative, strategic ways is part of the formula for creating life-changing opportunities for individuals and long-term benefits for the communities in which they live and serve.” Our Mission Giving young people the opportunity, through education, to succeed. Roberto C. Goizueta, chair and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company from 1981 to 1997, founded The Goizueta Foundation in 1992. The Foundation’s six shared values were inspired by Mr. Goizueta and were attributes often used to describe him. It is only fitting to tell his story through the lens of those values. Types of Funding The Goizueta Foundation supports efforts within metropolitan Atlanta that are most aligned with our focus and shared values as well as our strategic priorities. We seek to build relationships with organizations and understand their impact before investing in them over the long term. Strategic Direction We aspire to be good partners with grantees – sharing ideas, cultivating open communication,and fostering a sense of community partnership. We look for partners who share our values and strategic priorities. To us, there is power in working together toward a common goal to create positive community change. In 2024, The Goizueta Foundation established a refreshed strategic direction focused on early learning, K-12 education, higher education, and building a stronger Atlanta. Programmatic Impact Language & Literacy for Early LearnersLiteracy (Science of Reading/3rd Grade Literacy)Numeracy (8th grade Math)College & Career ReadinessEconomic Mobility & Workforce Development Populations StudentsHispanic/LatinoImmigrant/RefugeeThose Living in Poverty Types of Programming The Foundation provides funding support for the following types of programming: Programs (Pilot, Development, Expansion)Curriculum DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentCapacity BuildingPartnershipsInnovationResearch & Analysis Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Geography of FocusOrganizations located within the following 11 metropolitan Atlanta counties are eligible to apply:CherokeeClaytonCobbDeKalbDouglasFayetteForsythFultonGwinnettHenryRockdale

Ineligibility

In General, The Goizueta Foundation Does Not Fund:Annual fund drives or membership drivesCapital campaignsEvent or conference sponsorshipsGeneral operating expensesGovernment agenciesGrants to individualsInternational organizationsLegislative or lobbying associationsPolitical campaignsReligious organizations and/or religious ordersPlease note that some grants may be made at the discretion of individual Board Members.