Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

May 31, 2026

53 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

NGCF Community Impact Grant Program

Purpose: To enhance the spirit of community and quality of life by supporting the network of nonprofits that serve the North Georgia region.

Geographic Scope: 15-county North Georgia service area including Banks, Dawson, Fannin, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Jackson, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White counties.

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit organizations located in the 15-county region.

Funding Focus: Projects designed to improve the quality of life in the region, including but not limited to:

  • Educational programs and literacy initiatives

  • Mental health and counseling services

  • Animal welfare and rescue

  • Workforce development and job training

  • Senior services and transportation

  • Food security and assistance

  • Support for vulnerable populations (homeless, at-risk youth, domestic violence survivors)

  • Community beautification and environmental projects
  • Recent Award History:

  • 2018: $66,611.50 awarded to 27 organizations

  • 2017: More than $46,950 to 16 organizations
  • Contact Information:
    Margaux Dolenc, Director, Grants & Community Partnerships
    Phone: 770-535-7880
    Email: mdolenc@ngcf.org

    Address: 340 Jesse Jewell Parkway, Suite 605, Gainesville, Georgia 30501

    Funding Source: Supported through the For Good. For Ever. Endowment.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Create a Login: Nonprofits must create a login to the North Georgia Community Foundation's grant application portal
    - Login requests may take up to 48 hours to be approved

    2. Submit Online Application: Complete application at www.ngcf.org/nonprofits/community-impact-grants/ or www.ngcf.org/communityimpact

    3. Submit by Deadline: Application must be submitted by the deadline date at 5:00 p.m.

    Contact for Questions

    Margaux Dolenc, Director, Grants & Community Partnerships Phone: 770-535-7880 Email: mdolenc@ngcf.org

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitscommunity-serviceseducationmental-healthanimal-rescueworkforce-developmentseniorsfood-securityhomelessdomestic-violence

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