OUT Georgia Impact Fund Grant

The OUT Georgia Impact Fund, launched in 2021 by United Way of Greater Atlanta, focuses on supporting nonprofit organizations that significantly impact Georgia's LGBTQIA+ community. With priorities in economic stability and small business support, the fund aims to uplift vulnerable individuals and families facing systemic barriers. By granting funds to eligible nonprofits, it fosters equity and enhances the well-being of diverse communities throughout Georgia, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

United Way of Greater Atlanta
United Way of Greater Atlanta has been serving the community for almost 120 years. We are one of the largest chapters within the United Way Worldwide network of more than 1,700 independent local chapters serving communities across the world.
The OUT Georgia Impact Fund launched in 2021 with a mission to amplify and invest in nonprofit organizations that deliver meaningful, distinct, and measurable impact in the lives of Georgia’s growing LGBTQIA+ community.
Powered by United Way of Greater Atlanta in collaboration with OUT Georgia Business Alliance, Georgia’s LGBTQIA+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce, the Impact Fund is guided by an advisory council to award grants to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that demonstrate excellence, intentionality, consistency, and effectiveness directly impacting LGBTQIA+ individuals, families, or communities across the State of Georgia.
The OUT Georgia Impact Fund aligns with United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Child Well-Being Agenda by focusing on equity to ensure all individuals, families, and communities have opportunities to thrive.
Impact Fund Investment Priorities
Economic Stability: Help LGBTQIA+ families and individuals build prosperity through housing stability, food security, health equity, emergency savings, and employment pathways.
Small Business Support: Support and develop LGBTQIA+ owned small businesses or entrepreneurs or incorporate these underrepresented businesses into how the organization delivers its mission, programs, or services.

Eligibility

OUT Georgia Impact Fund applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for grant awards:
Active Georgia Nonprofit Corporation status.Active tax-exempt status under IRS section 501(c)(3)Annual operating budget under $2 million; andDemonstrate excellence, intentionality, consistency, and effectiveness delivering programs or services directly impacting LGBTQIA+ Georgians.