Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

March 1, 2027

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Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
March 1, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

From the program guidelines: “Deadline: March 1st annually”

Overview

GRPA Mentorship Program

Funder: Georgia Recreation and Park Association (Education & Outreach Committee)

Geographic Scope: Georgia

Program Year: Third year of Mentor/Mentee program

Focus: Professional development and career growth in parks and recreation field

Eligibility: GRPA members who:

  • Recently entered the field of parks and recreation

  • Are career changers

  • Are early in their career

  • Are eager to grow professionally
  • Overview: Developmental focused mentoring program designed to provide quality leaders as the parks and recreation field continues to grow in needs and services. Matches mentors with mentees for professional growth and career development.

    Application Deadline: March 1st (annually)

    Contact Information:

  • Georgia Recreation and Park Association

  • Phone: 770.760.1403

  • Address: 1285 Parker Road Southeast, Conyers, GA 30094

  • Website: grpa.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Mentor Application: Available for experienced professionals willing to mentor
    • Mentee Application: Available for individuals seeking mentorship
    • Deadline: March 1st annually
    • Submit applications through GRPA website or contact for details

    What Georgia Recreation and Park actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    5
    Total given
    $59K
    Median grant
    $10K
    Range
    $10K–$15K
    • By dollars: Georgia 100%. Top recipient cities: Augusta, GA; Albany, GA; Doraville, GA.
    • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

    Example grants

    • Augusta Parks & Recreation Dept · Augusta, GA

      Operational support

      $15K

    • Albany Parks & Recreation · Albany, GA

      Operational support

      $14K

    • Doraville Recreation Department · Doraville, GA

      Operational support

      $10K

    • East Point Parks & Recreation · East Point, GA

      Operational support

      $10K

    • Temple Recreation Dept · Temple, GA

      Operational support

      $10K

    IRS Form 990 filing, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    professional-developmentmentoring

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