Funding Amount

Over $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Nonprofit organizations

Other requirements

  • Mission must align with empowering local youth
  • Must submit Letter of Inquiry first
  • Must receive Invitation To Apply before completing full application
  • Contact: Georgia's Own Foundation Inc, 100 Peachtree St.

Overview

Large Grant Program

Overview: Grants for local nonprofits seeking funding over $5,000 that align with Georgia's Own Foundation's mission of empowering local youth.

Geographic Scope: Georgia

Focus Areas: At least 85% of Foundation grants must support youth empowerment, including:

  • Children's wellbeing

  • Financial literacy

  • Sports-based youth development

  • Access to healthcare, food, and housing

  • Education

  • The arts
  • Award Amount: Over $5,000 (larger grants have been made through special fundraising events such as the annual Golf Challenge)

    Eligibility:

  • Nonprofit organizations

  • Mission must align with empowering local youth

  • Must submit Letter of Inquiry first

  • Must receive Invitation To Apply before completing full application
  • Contact: Georgia's Own Foundation Inc, 100 Peachtree St. NW Suite 2800, Atlanta, GA 30303

    Website: georgiasownfoundation.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Status: Applications will re-open in spring of 2026

    Two-Step Process:
    1. Submit Letter of Inquiry to the Foundation
    2. Upon invitation, complete Large Grant Proposal form

    Requirements: Only complete the Large Grant Proposal application after receiving an Invitation To Apply based on a Letter of Inquiry submission.

    What Georgia's Own Foundation Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    4
    Total given
    $186K
    Median grant
    $14K
    Range
    $5,080–$154K
    • By dollars: Georgia 90%, California 8%, District of Columbia 3%. Top recipient cities: Atlanta, GA; Chino Hills, CA; Augusta, GA.

    Example grants

    • Lead Inc · Atlanta, GA

      To serve young men and women in the community and deepen their sports-based youth…

      $154K

    • Victims First Inc · Chino Hills, CA

      For victims of the apalachee school shooting

      $14K

    • Children's Hospital of Georgia · Augusta, GA

      We love our kids fundraiser with foundation match

      $13K

    • American Red Cross · Washington, DC

      Hurricane helene relief

      $5,080

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

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsyouth-programseducationartsyouth-sportshealth-educationfood-securityhousing

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