Grants for Local Nonprofits
Does your organization fall within our mission of empowering local youth? You may be eligible to apply for a grant from our Foundation.
Interested in applying for a grant?
Georgia’s Own Foundation is the charitable arm of Georgia’s Own Credit Union and grants funds each year to nonprofit organizations that operate programs within our mission of empowering local youth. Before submitting an application, please take a moment to review our Grantmaking Guidelines.
The Foundation reserves the right to modify its standard processes for small grants in the Discretionary area.
Grant Size
Georgia’s Own Foundation has been proud to have granted an average of 25 grants annually over the past several years, averaging over $1,000 for established grantees. Grant sizes typically range from $200-$5,000, though larger grants have been made through special fundraising events such as our annual Golf Challenge.
Giving Focus
At least 85% of the Foundation’s grants must fall within our mission of empowering local youth. Past grantees have used their funds to promote children’s wellbeing through financial literacy, sports-based youth development, access to healthcare, food, and housing, education, the arts, and more.
Each year a small amount may be allocated outside these areas, which enables us to respond to unplanned opportunities and meet unknown needs.
Interested in applying for a grant?
Please carefully review the Grantmaking Guidelines here before submitting a grant application. If applying for a grant over $5,000, please submit a Letter of Inquiry to receive an invitation to apply. Grant applications received during a given calendar year will be reviewed and decisioned during the first quarter of the following year.
Small Grant Application
Our Small Grant Application is for organizations seeking a grant under $5,000.
Large Grant Application
Our Large Grant Application is for organizations seeking a grant over $5,000.
Small Grant Report
To be completed by small grant recipients within one calendar year of funding.
End of Grant/Semi-Annual Progress Report
To be completed by grant recipients as outlined in Agreement Letter.
