Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation Grant

The Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation offers grant funding to organizations committed to advancing equity in education and mental health. The Foundation supports efforts that cultivate talent, promote collective action, and advocate for systemic change. Its focus is to expand opportunities for underserved and historically marginalized communities, particularly those in low-income families across the Metro Atlanta region. Grants are available to public charities under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code that directly serve the 21-county Metro Atlanta area. Eligible organizations must work within the Foundation’s focus areas of education or mental health. Funding may be used for operations, programs, or special projects, with occasional consideration given to capital needs. Applications are reviewed in a structured process with multiple phases including proposal review, site visits, and final board decisions. The grant application process begins with eligibility confirmation followed by submission of a one-page proposal of 750 words or less. This proposal must include a summary of the organization, details on the proposed project or services, information about impacted communities, and insights into the diversity of organizational leadership and staff. Consulting with staff or board members prior to submission is optional but not required. After proposals are submitted, trustees review them during scheduled board meetings. Generally, 6–8 proposals per cycle advance to the next stage involving a site visit. If selected, applicants are contacted via email and asked to provide strategic and financial documentation. These site visits may be virtual, hybrid, or in-person and contribute to the final funding decision made by the Board. Successful applicants are notified by email within two business days of board approval. The Foundation then issues a grant agreement and coordinates the fund transfer, typically completed within 30 business days once all required documentation is received. Reporting is required at the end of the grant period or annually, with flexibility in format ranging from written narratives to interviews or meetings. Applications are accepted year-round but are reviewed in one of three annual grant cycles. Each cycle has a set submission deadline—January 15, March 31, and July 15—followed by site visit invitations and board meetings. Organizations that are declined must wait one year before reapplying, while those receiving funding must wait six months after the end of their grant term to submit a new proposal.