GRPA Mentorship Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
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
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
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.
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 Association Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Professional development
- Mentoring
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