Program Deadlines

Below are important dates for nonprofits interested in funding through our multiple grantmaking programs. We strongly encourage you to attend an upcoming Orientation Session to help you understand the policies and procedures of the programs. Please note: Attendance at an orientation session is not required in order to apply for a grant.


Common Good Funds*

Orientation Sessions


Application Deadlines

  • May 1: Letter of Intent
  • June 22: Final Applications due (by invitation only)
  • Mid October: Grants Awarded


*Please note starting in 2012, there will be one grant cycle for the Common Good Funds program. Click here for more information .


Clayton Local Fund

  • January 18: Orientation Session
  • February 8: Letter of Intent
  • March 19: Final Applications due (by invitation only)
  • Early June: Grants Awarded

 

Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund

  • April 18: Orientation Session
  • May 9: Letter of Intent
  • June 29: Final Applications due (by invitation only)
  • Mid October : Grants Awarded

 

Neighborhood Fund

  • May 8: Orientation Session
  • June 4: Cycle 1 Application Deadline
  • Mid July: Grants Awarded
  • October 1: Cycle 2Application Deadline
  • Mid November: Grants Awarded

 

Grants to Green (Assessment request only)

  • February 21: Orientation Session
  • March 16: Letter of Intent
  • April 20: Final Applications due (by invitation only)
  • Late May: Grants Awarded

 

Nonprofit Loan Fund

  • Monday, January 30, 2012 from 10 – 11 a.m.: Orientation Session at Citizen’s Trust Bank, 75 Piedmont Ave – 12th Floor – Atlanta, GA 30303, in - HJ Russell Boardroom
  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis all year around

 

Nonprofit Scholarships

  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from February 22 to December 31

 

Nonprofit Toolbox

  • March 12: Cycle 1 Application Deadline
  • Early June: Grants Awarded
  • July 30: Cycle 2 Application Deadline
  • Mid October: Grants Awarded

 

Organizational Partnerships

  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from March 1 to August 31


An Extra Wish

  • February 3: Spring edition
  • July 1: Fall edition


Managing for Excellence

  • February 17: Orientation Session
  • March 26: Round One Deadline
  • June 11: Round Two Deadline
  • November: Awards announced at The Community Foundation’s Annual Luncheon

NOTE: Fall Deadlines will be announced in April 2012 for the following grant programs:
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Our 2010 Annual Report

Recently released, our 2010 Annual Report focuses on the impact that we, along with our donors, nonprofits and community partners, have made in our 23-county region.

Last year’s financial contributions were a record $139 million and 2010 was our third highest year in grants made totaling $99 million. This year’s annual report shares the difference these investments have made…the needs met…and the lives changed.

Click here to access our report to the community. 
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