Nonprofit Grant Program

Geographic Scope: Central Georgia (21 counties served)

Focus Areas: Wide variety of nonprofit organizations working to address urgent needs and opportunities across the region, including:

• Healthcare and wellness
• Youth development and mentoring
• Education and literacy
• Housing and homelessness
• Domestic violence and victim services
• Mental health services
• Community development
• Environmental initiatives
• Arts and culture

Funding Source: CFCG's unrestricted funds make grants possible through:

• L. D. and Minnie Lee Brown Fund
• Fickling Family Fund
• The Fund for Memorials and Honoraria
• Ross and Geneva Gardner Fund
• General Fund
• William S. Hutchings Fund
• Jones Freeman Ross Family Fund
• Kruger Fund
• Edward Miraglia, Jr. Fund
• Olson Fund
• Hazel Elizabeth Rogers Fund
• John F. Rogers, Jr. Fund
• Emily Walker Fund
• Walters Family Fund
• Zuver Fund

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations

Recent Award Examples (2023-2024):

• Spring 2024: $317,000 awarded to 19 organizations
• 2023: $344,000 awarded to 26 organizations
• Award ranges: $5,000 - $20,000 per grant

Contact:

• Phone: (478) 750-9338
• Toll Free: (866) 750-9338
• Address: 577 Mulberry Street, Suite 1600, Macon, GA 31201
• Email: info@cfcga.org

Application Process

Applications are submitted through CFCG's Grant Portal.

Key Application Guidelines:

1. Review Grant Guidelines Completely
   • Determine if your organization and project are eligible
   • Ensure you have adequate time before deadline
   • Verify your mission aligns with the grant program
   • Check timeline alignment with your project schedule
2. Follow All Directions
   • Adhere to character limits specified
   • Submit online via the Grant Portal
   • Include all requested materials only
   • Convert attachments to PDF files
   • Use clear file naming conventions
3. Writing Requirements
   • Clear, concise, and compelling narrative
   • Explain how you will accomplish objectives
   • Tell your organization's story effectively
   • Describe how project meets community needs
   • Support needs with data and evidence
   • Eliminate jargon, acronyms, and clichés
   • Have content reviewed by objective readers
4. Budget Requirements
   • Must match content in application narrative
   • Budget should be balanced, clear, and easy to understand
   • List all other funding sources (pending and secured)
   • Note specific use of foundation grant funds
   • Include sustainability plan if program is new
5. Required Materials
   • All requested attachments
   • No extra materials beyond what is requested
   • Proofread for grammatical errors and typos
6. Reporting Requirements
   • Required reporting must be completed at end of grant period
   • Failure to report can impact future grant eligibility

Tips:

• Write application in single document first for proofreading
• Create a checklist of all requirements before writing
• Have someone outside organization review for clarity
• Be available to answer funder questions during review process