How much funding does Small Grant Program provide?

Small Grant Program provides Up to $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Small Grant Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Small Grant Program?

Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Small Grant Program offered?

Small Grant Program runs on an annual cycle.

Small Grant Program

Georgia's Own Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Education Grants for Arts

Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Nonprofit organizations
In 2024, the foundation awarded $60,000 total among multiple nonprofits.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Mission must align with empowering local youth
Grant History: Foundation has awarded an average of 25 grants annually, with grant sizes typically ranging from $200-$5,000.
Contact: Georgia's Own Foundation Inc, 100 Peachtree St.
NW Suite 2800, Atlanta, GA 30303

Overview

Grants for local nonprofits that fall within Georgia's Own Foundation's mission of empowering local youth.

Geographic Scope: Georgia

Focus Areas: At least 85% of Foundation grants must support youth empowerment, including:

Children's wellbeing
Financial literacy
Sports-based youth development
Access to healthcare, food, and housing
Education
The arts

Eligibility:

Nonprofit organizations
Mission must align with empowering local youth
501(c)(3) status required (implied)

Grant History: Foundation has awarded an average of 25 grants annually, with grant sizes typically ranging from $200-$5,000. In 2024, the foundation awarded $60,000 total among multiple nonprofits.

How to Apply

Application Process

Status: Applications will re-open in spring of 2026

Form: Small Grant Proposal form

Application Sections:

Contact and summary program information
Supporting Documentation
Organizational Due Diligence
Request To Support a Program

Notes:

The first section applies to the entire organization
The second section applies to the specific program for which funding is requested
Organizations with multiple programs should complete both sections; single-program organizations should complete both sections with cross-references as applicable

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What Georgia's Own Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 4
Total given: $186K
Median grant: $14K
Range: $5,080–$154K

By dollars: Georgia 90%, California 8%, District of Columbia 3%. Top recipient cities: Atlanta, GA; Chino Hills, CA; Augusta, GA.

Example grants

Lead Inc · Atlanta, GA

To serve young men and women in the community and deepen their sports-based youth…

$154K
Victims First Inc · Chino Hills, CA

For victims of the apalachee school shooting

$14K
Children's Hospital of Georgia · Augusta, GA

We love our kids fundraiser with foundation match

$13K
American Red Cross · Washington, DC

Hurricane helene relief

$5,080