Grant Information
Applying For Grants
Our Foundation operates a broad grants program to multiple grantees not limited by mission to a single focus or cause or exclusively to the interests of a particular constituency, and widely disseminates grant guidelines to ensure the fullest possible participation from the communities it serves. We award competitive Community Grants (see below) and Fund Grants which are grants awarded through an individual's or organization's Donor Advised Fund to any qualified organization on the planet.
FOUNDATION GRANTS
Each of our affiliates awards competitive Community Grants from their funds to local, qualified organizations in focus areas including Arts & Culture, Civics, Education, Social Services, Historic Preservation, and Environmental, etc. Grant awards are usually directed to organizations serving one of our three active communities (Whitfield, Bartow, and Gordon Counties) and typically range from $1,000 to $4,000.
Our affiliates in Whitfield and Gordon Counties conduct two grant cycles each year, while our Cartersville-Bartow affiliate conducts ONE grant cycle each year (in the springtime).
The Foundation’s Spring Cycle (Bartow, Gordon and Whitfield Counties) opens on March 1 with a deadline of April 30.
The Foundation’s Fall Cycle (Gordon and Whitfield Counties) opens on September 1 with a deadline of October 31.
OPERATION ROUND UP GRANTS
We help administer North Georgia Electric Membership Foundation's Operation Round Up (ORU) grant program. The application period is only open twice each year. Qualified organizations in member service counties (Catoosa, Chattooga, Floyd, Gordon, Murray, Walker, and Whitfield) can apply for up to $10,000 during a 12-month period.
ORU Session One opens on January 1 with a deadline at the end of February.
ORU Session Two opens on June 1 and closes on July 31.
Next Steps After Receiving A Grant
What Happens After You Receive a Grant
Congratulations — if you’re here, it likely means your project has been awarded funding from the Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia!
We want to help you share the good news with your supporters and the broader community. Download our Grant Communications Guide below for everything you need to know about announcing your grant.
After Receiving a Grant, Please Follow These Instructions:
Wait for our official announcement before you share publicly.
Use the official credit line in all your posts and publications:
“This project was partially funded by a grant from the Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia to make our community more connected.”Tag us in your social media posts @cfnorthwestga (Instagram), @thecommunityfoundationofnorthwestgeorgia (Facebook), @communityfoundationnorthwestgeorgia (LinkedIn), and use these hashtags: #livecharitablyga #cfnwga
Link to our site: www.communityfoundationnwga.org
Use compelling visuals (people and places tell the best stories!)
Share the news with your internal team (staff, donors, and board)
Invite us to any public events related to your project—we’d love to celebrate with you!
We created a helpful guide to help you tell your story so we can share the good together!
Got a Grant?
Now Think Legacy.
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You've already taken a powerful step by securing a community grant. Now, take the next one—ensuring your work lasts far beyond today.
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