Small Grant

Geographic Scope: Atlanta area

Number of Awards: Three (3) Small Grant charities funded annually

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a 501(c)(3) organization with current certificate
• Must be registered as a not-for-profit with Georgia Secretary of State
• Must have been operational for at least two years
• Must have had minimum revenue of $100,000 and no more than $999,999 in 2024
• NOT eligible if your organization received funding from the Charity Guild in 2025 (may reapply in November 2026)

Required Documentation

• Basic organization information including mission statement and population served
• Detailed outline of how grant money would be spent
• Current certificate of 501(c)(3) status
• Proof of registry of not-for-profit status with GA Secretary of State
• Two most recent IRS Form 990s that have been filed (990EZ forms also accepted)

Application Process

• Applications must be submitted electronically (no hard copies accepted)
• Gmail account required to apply
• First 9 qualified and completed applications will be considered for funding
• Voting: Guild membership votes to select recipients (voting occurs in January)
• Winners announced shortly after January voting
• Early submission strongly recommended to secure ballot placement

Important Notes

• Submitted financials must specifically reflect the financials of the 501(c)(3) organization applying
• If application contains errors or omissions, applicant must reapply using a different Gmail account
• Contact: application@charityguild.org

Application Instructions

1. Prepare Required Documentation:
   • Basic organization information (mission statement, population served, etc.)
   • Detailed outline of how grant money will be spent
   • Current certificate of 501(c)(3) status
   • Proof of registry of not-for-profit status with GA Secretary of State
   • Two most recent IRS Form 990s filed (990EZ forms also accepted)
2. Set Up Gmail Account: You will need a Gmail account to apply
3. Submit Electronically: All information must be submitted electronically; no hard copies accepted
4. Application Availability: Applications become available at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, November 18
5. Review and Resubmission: If your application has errors or omissions, you will be asked to reapply using a different Gmail account

Questions

Contact: application@charityguild.org