Funding Amount

US $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Non-traditional FemaleNon-traditional is defined as a first-time student or returning student that has not just graduated from high school pursuing an advanced certificate or degree.

Other requirements

  • A strong desire to further their education in the nursing or mental health field

Overview

Mary Joan Keeney Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: North Georgia Community Foundation
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: March 28, 2026

Summary

Overview

Mary Joan Keeney Scholarship The Mary Joan Keeney Scholarship was established in 2017 to honor the memory of Joan Keeney and her dedication to continuing education. In 1992, at the age of fifty-nine, she attended Denver Seminary in Denver, Colorado and completed a life-long dream of earning a Master’s in Counseling. Upon graduation, she volunteered as a grief and bereavement counselor at The First Presbyterian Church in Boulder, Colorado. Her life passion was helping others heal and return to love. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide non-traditional, female students interested in nursing and mental health careers access to funds to help further their education and/or certification. In 2026, two one-time scholarship awards of $5,000 each will be offered.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Non-traditional FemaleNon-traditional is defined as a first-time student or returning student that has not just graduated from high school pursuing an advanced certificate or degree. A strong desire to further their education in the nursing or mental health field

What North Georgia Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
245
Total given
$11.89M
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,119–$1.36M
  • By dollars: Georgia 95%, Alabama <1%, Florida <1%. Top recipient cities: Gainesville, GA; Cumming, GA; Atlanta, GA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 35% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Humane Society of Northeast Georgia · Gainesville, GA

    Animal welfare

    $1.36M

  • Brenau University · Gainesville, GA

    Education

    $621K

  • Eagle Ranch · Chestnut Mountain, GA

    Human services

    $612K

  • Boy Scouts of America - Northeast G · Jefferson, GA

    Education

    $541K

  • Atlanta Botanical Garden · Gainesville, GA

    Environmental

    $393K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

womenmental-healthhealthcare

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