NGCF Community Grant Program

The North Georgia Community Foundation offers the NGCF Community Grant Program, which provides funding between $500 and $25,000 to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in North Georgia. Eligible organizations can apply for operational or programmatic grants, but must submit a detailed application and budget. Recipients of Community Grants can also apply for other NGCF funding in the same year. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of life in the region through various community-focused projects.

The North Georgia Community Foundation (NGCF) Community Grants seek to fund organizations and programs designed to improve the quality of life in North Georgia.
Grant applications from $500 up to $25,000 will be considered. Any request for more than maximum amount will be disqualified. Award amounts are at the discretion of the committee, and you are not guaranteed an award amount equal to your requested amount.
This year qualified applicants will be able to apply for an operational or programmatic grant (see descriptions below). You are only eligible to apply for one type of grant. Each organization can only submit one grant application.
Program Grants
Program Grants are defined as grants funding a specific project or program within an organization. To be considered, applicants will be required to successfully complete the application, including submitting a detailed program budget. If awarded, they will be required to provide NGCF with a final report on the use of the funds.
Operational Grants
Operational Grants are defined as unrestricted grant funding available to the organization to use as needed. In order to be considered, applicants will be required to successfully complete the application, including submitting an operating budget. If awarded, they will be required to provide NGCF with a final report on the use of the funds.

Eligibility

Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit in good standing located in North GeorgiaOrganizations are also required to be registered with the State of Georgia and provide a current Charitable Solicitation Organization Permit, unless your organization is exempt under C.G.A. § 43-17-9Community Grant recipients are still eligible for other NGCF Grants programs in the same year, i.e. Opportunity Grant or separate Fundholder grant cycles hosted by NGCF.Community Grant recipients from 2024 CAN APPLY for a 2025 Community Grant

Ineligibility

While Operational Grants are defined as unrestricted, we see them as an opportunity to fill in the gap between revenue and expenses. Therefore, operational grant funding may not be used in any of the following waysFunding may not be used to support political campaigns or lobbying activitiesWhile funding may be used to pay reasonable salary expenses, funding may not be used for the individual benefit of an employee (i.e. paying bonuses, supporting pay increases, etc.)Grants to capital campaigns are not permitted.