At The Community Foundation we believe that one of the best ways to improve our community is by strengthening nonprofits doing smart, innovative work in our region. A strong nonprofit region is a collaborative one made up of organizations that effectively manage operations and high-performing programs based on community need. This requires knowledgeable and capable staff, strong leadership, value for innovation, a clear vision and a plan.
We offer financial grants, consulting and management support to nonprofit organizations in our 23-county metro Atlanta area through multiple programs, including the Common Good Funds, our largest grantmaking program, as well as programs and partnerships focused on specific areas of interest.
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Current Competitive Grantmaking Programs:
Atlanta AIDS Fund – supports regional Atlanta’s HIV/AIDS advocacy, prevention education and service efforts through funding and leadership. Nonprofits are invited to apply for grants and support annually.
Common Good Funds – our largest grantmaking program, which is currently focused on providing general operating support and resources for nonprofit effectiveness. Nonprofits are invited to apply for grants twice a year.
An Extra Wish – allows nonprofits to request monetary and in-kind contributions of tangible goods that contribute to the success of the organization. These “wishes” are compiled and included in a booklet, which is distributed to donors of The Community Foundation twice a year.
Grants to Green – provides environmentally focused knowledge and funding to strengthen nonprofits. Nonprofits can apply for Assessment awards to identify areas of improvement to their facility and implementation grants to fund specific environmental efficiency recommendations.
Local Funds – helps local community leaders with the Clayton Fund, Fayette Fund, Morgan Fund and Newtown Fund build their capacity to identify local issues and local assets. Each local fund holds an annual grantmaking program for nonprofits in the local area.
Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund – supports and strengthens the 250+ small and medium-sized arts groups in the Atlanta area with an operating budget of less than $2 million. Nonprofits are invited to apply for grants and support twice a year.
Neighborhood Fund – empowers community members to positively impact neighborhoods at the local level.
Nonprofit Effectiveness – grantees and other nonprofits are invited to apply for the Nonprofit Toolbox program, which provides custom-designed packages of management consulting, and the Nonprofit Scholarship program, which covers a portion or all of the costs for nonprofit staff or board to attend conferences, trainings and other learning opportunities.