Georgia for County governments Grants

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations conducting research on leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral palsy, with a preference for those based in Georgia.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Georgia counties for local juvenile courts to implement community-based programs that help prevent juvenile offenders from reoffending and reduce reliance on out-of-home placements.

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and housing authorities in Georgia for the rehabilitation and construction of affordable homes to support low-income families.

This program provides financial support to local governments in Georgia for purchasing essential equipment and technology to enhance the capabilities of first responder agencies like police, fire, and emergency medical services.

This funding opportunity is designed to assist local and state law enforcement agencies in the Northern District of Georgia in implementing initiatives to reduce gun violence and improve community safety.

This funding provides financial support to local organizations and government entities in Georgia to implement programs that reduce gun violence by addressing behavioral health needs and promoting rehabilitation over incarceration.

This funding provides financial support to local governments in Georgia to enhance accountability courts and implement peer support programs aimed at reducing gun violence among at-risk individuals.

This grant provides financial support to visual artists residing in specific Georgia counties who have been active in their artistic practice for at least two years.

The Georgia Council for the Arts is excited to announce the 2024 Vibrant Communities Grants to support single art projects such as an art exhibit, a theatre production, a series of workshops for children, or an artist residency. Donor Name: Georgia Council for the Arts State: Georgia County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The Georgia Legislature allocated funds to GCA specifically to increase the reach of arts grants across the state. These grants are intended to fund arts programs in as many counties as possible. Some examples of projects that could be funded by the Vibrant Communities grant are concerts, theatre productions, class field trips, art exhibits, murals, art festivals, or art classes. In addition, due to the ongoing impact of COVID on arts programs, GCA is including online programs to the list of program types eligible for Vibrant Communities Grant funding. Funding Information Vibrant Communities Grant applicants may request no more than $5,000 and no less than $1,000. Project Period Propose an arts project that will be completed between October 15, 2024 and June 1, 2025. Eligible Projects Eligible projects could include, but are not limited to: performances (theatre, dance, music, musical theatre, opera, storytelling, puppetry, and performance art; may be in person or virtual) art exhibits (two-dimensional, three-dimensional, photography, and digital) media arts presentations (film, video, and audio literary arts readings (poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction) folk & traditional arts performances or exhibitions (music, dance, theatre, storytelling, and crafts) public art (murals and sculpture) outdoor performances arts festivals multidisciplinary arts projects education in any of the arts fields referenced above, including workshops, classes, demonstrations, and field trips artist residencies (in person or virtual) arts integration STEAM (arts integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) in-school (or virtual) programs for students transportation and admission for field trips (must be within the applicant’s county) a classroom residency by an artist (in person or virtual) arts programs with seniors (in person or virtual) arts programs with Veterans or military populations (in person or virtual) arts programs in hospitals or residential care facilities arts programs with incarcerated individuals professional development related to arts program development or arts management (in person or virtual) capacity building for arts programs or arts organizations (in person or virtual), such as hiring a consultant to address specific organizational needs (creating a strategic plan/development plan; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, etc.) Eligibility Criteria Eligible organizations located within the following counties may apply: Atkinson, Bacon, Baker, Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Ben Hill, Berrien, Bleckley, Brantley, Brooks, Bryan, Burke, Butts, Calhoun, Candler, Catoosa, Charlton, Chattahoochee, Clay, Clayton, Clinch. Coffee, Columbia, Cook, Coweta, Crawford, Crisp, Dade, Dawson, Decatur, Dodge, Dooly, Early, Echols, Effingham, Elbert, Emanuel, Evans, Franklin, Glascock, Gordon, Grady, Habersham, Hall, Hancock, Haralson, Harris, Hart, Heard, Houston, Irwin, Jasper, Jeff Davis, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lamar, Lanier, Laurens, Lee, Liberty, Lincoln, Long, Macon, Madison, Marion, McDuffie, McIntosh, Meriwether, Miller, Mitchell, Monroe, Montgomery, Murray, Oglethorpe, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pierce, Polk, Pulaski, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Screven, Seminole, Spalding, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taliaferro, Tattnall, Taylor,  Terrell, Towns, Treutlen, Turner, Twiggs, Upson, Walker, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Webster, Wheeler, Wilcox, Wilkinson, Worth An eligible applicant organization must be physically located in one of the Georgia counties listed above and must be one of the following: A non-profit organization that has been designated as a 501(c)3 organization by the IRS and is registered with the Georgia Secretary of State A local government entity (state and federal government entities are not eligible to apply) A public library A school, college or university Eligible Applications Eligible Applications must: Propose an arts project that will take place within the county in which the applicant is located. Include a 50% cash match for the grant request amount in the budget. Not include programming that promotes a specific religious doctrine or political party or candidate. Be the only application from an eligible organization. Multiple applications from the same applicant will not be considered for funding. For more information, visit GCA.

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is pleased to announce the Gang Activity Prosecution Grant Program. Donor Name: Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) State: Georgia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/29/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The purpose of the FY 2025 Georgia Gang Activity Prosecution Grant program is to support state and local efforts to prosecute gang-related activity. Successful applicants must clearly identify and explain how their project will assist in creating safer communities by prosecuting gang activity. The program is based on risk-driven, capabilities-based, strategic plans that outline high-priority needs relating to gang activity prosecution. For these plans to be effective, government officials and elected leaders, working with the whole community, must consider how to sustain current capability levels, while also addressing potential gaps. Funding Information The State of Georgia set aside $1,250,000 in funds from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 state budget for a competitive grant to facilitate gang activity prosecutions in the state.  The period of performance will be from September 19, 2024 to May 15, 2025. Criteria Eligible applicants for the GAP grant are State of Georgia law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys, or nonprofits primarily focused on gang prosecutions. Examples of eligible entities are State Agencies, Judicial District/Circuits, County Sheriffs, and Police Departments. For more information, visit GEMA/HS.

The South Arts is seeking applications for its 2025 Cross-Sector Impact Grants. Donor Name: South Arts State: Georgia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Cross-Sector Impact Grants are open to all art forms for partnership projects taking place in South Arts’ nine-state region. For FY24, eligible projects will continue to feature “Arts & …”, for example, arts and the military, arts and equity, arts and aging, arts and community revitalization. Applicants may be organizations, units of government, higher educational institutions, or artists. South Arts’ mission is advancing Southern vitality through the arts. This program addresses two of South Arts’ strategic goals: Connect artists and arts professionals in the South to resources that will increase opportunities for success within and outside the region Advance impactful arts-based programs that recognize and address trends and evolving needs of a wide range of communities in the South Project Requirement Projects must utilize the arts as a tool in creative approaches to address and advance an issue that is of importance in their community. Projects should also establish or advance relationships across at least two different sectors, one being in the arts. Arts disciplines may include, but are not limited to: Performing arts, including dance, music, theater, musical theater, opera Literary arts, including fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry Visual arts, including craft, drawing, experimental, painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media Film or media Traditional and folk arts, including music, craft, storytelling, dance; or Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary artforms. Community impact areas may include, but are not limited to: Education, including literacy, youth development Environment, including sustainability, weather impact Health and human services, including aging, prisons and rehabilitation, military Infrastructure, including housing, community revitalization, food and nutrition or Social justice, including immigration, community activation, equity and accessibility. Funding Information These grants of up to $15,000 Project Period January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. Eligibility Requirements  The following is a top-level list of the main eligibility requirements necessary to be considered for a Cross-Sector Impact Grant. Two partners are required (one from the arts sector and one from the non-arts sector) – both partners must be located/reside in South Arts’ nine-state region (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee) A minimum of one of the two partners must be a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, an official unit of local, county, or state government (including an institution of higher education), or a federally recognized tribal community that has a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number Provide a 1:2 match Partnership Eligibility  Examples of eligible partnerships include: A non-profit arts organization or unit of government and a non-profit organization or unit of government from a non-arts sector An individual artist or ensemble and a non-profit organization or unit of government from a non-arts sector A non-profit arts organization or unit of government and an organization from a non-arts sector A university arts department and an organization from a non-arts sector Ineligibility Examples of ineligible partnerships include: An artist and/or arts organization without a non-arts partner A university department partnering with another university department For more information, visit South Arts.

The Clayton County Tourism Authority (CCTA) is pleased to announce the FY24 Tourism Grant Program designed to enhance visitor and tourism promotional efforts, and tourism product development for Clayton County. Donor Name: Clayton County Tourism Authority (CCTA) State: Georgia County: Clayton County (GA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/09/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Tourism Grant assists entities with tourism marketing, promotion, tourism product development, attractions, special events, and festivals that will foster local economic impact through tourism ultimately resulting in increased visitation from outside of the Clayton County area and higher destination appeal. The Clayton County Tourism Authority administers the grant with funding from a portion of the local hotel/motel tax held by Clayton County government. The purpose of this grant program is to provide funds for marketing, product development, and other qualified expenses directed towards increasing the number of overnight visitors to Clayton County from outside of the area. Projects which target and support Clayton County tourism drivers and the Clayton County Tourism Authority’s strategic priorities and audiences will be given special consideration. Clayton County Tourism Drivers African American History and Culture Diversity and Inclusion Clayton County Local and International Culinary Scene Film Festivals Funding Information The maximum grant request is $75,000.00. Allowable Expenses Development of new events or major exhibits and activities Out-of-market tourism advertising/marketing or promotion including digital, social media, print, television, direct mail, radio, printing of brochures, inserts, display banners for events, or other types of advertising/marketing. For purposes of this grant “Out-of-Market” is considered 50+ miles outside of Clayton County. Local media outlets do not normally meet the intended purpose of the grant and will receive less consideration than media outlets located 50+ miles outside of Clayton County. Production costs of media advertising, photography, videography, website, and social media development Marketing expenses, including outside professional marketing service No more than 10% of grant funds may be used for postage Eligibility Criteria Applicants must fulfill all the following: Be an officially designated not-for-profit, governmental, or quasi-governmental entity. Have completed at least one year of fiscal operation as a not-for-profit. Must represent an ongoing, sustainable organization. Applying for funds for a non-retroactive project. No qualified entity may serve as a fiscal agent for a non-qualified entity. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to execute its project without depending on the continued financial assistance from these funds.  It should be the intention of the organization to be self-sustaining. Applicants must be located in Clayton County. Or, if it is a festival/event it must take place in Clayton County. Provide a sponsorship benefits package equivalent to the dollar amount of grant funds. Sponsorship benefits could include, but are not limited to: event tickets, website exposure, print advertising acknowledgement, press passes, etc. For more information, visit CCTA.

Cobb & Douglas Public Health offers Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Partnership Grants to assist community partners with implementing initiatives that support the 2023-2027 CHIP for Cobb and Douglas Counties. Donor Name: Cobb & Douglas Public Health State: Georgia County: Cobb County (GA), Douglas County (GA) Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants Deadline: 05/23/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: For each strategic priority, the CHIP identifies goal areas of focus with corresponding strategies to achieve the goals. The goal areas are: access to health care; healthy behaviors (e.g. physical activity, healthy sexual behaviors, worksite wellness programs, chronic disease prevention programs, and reducing youth tobacco use); healthy eating; maternal and infant health; and mental and behavioral health. Funding Information Awards will not exceed $25,000 per applicant. Funding requests less than or equal to $5,000 will not require a 1:1 match. Criteria Grants are being offered as seed money for sustainable, non-profit initiatives that support at least one identified CHIP strategy. Awardees must address the health of residents within Cobb County and/or Douglas County. Proposed Initiatives Must: Be new or expanded efforts to improve health equity; Be collaborative in nature, including a minimum of 1 partnership, to execute the proposed project Letters of support from partnering agencies are required with the application. Align with a goal area and strategy identified in the 2023-2027 CHIP; and Include policy development activities, systems-level improvements, orbuilt environment changes. Policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes make healthy choices practical and available to all community members. Residents can see the benefits of this funding long after the project is completed by changing laws, shaping physical landscapes, and ensuring sustainable community improvements are made. For more information, visit Cobb & Douglas Public Health.

The 2023 Property Tax Relief Grant is a one-time grant proposed by Governor Brian Kemp to refund $950 million in property taxes to homestead owners in Georgia. The grant, also known as the Homestead Tax Relief Grant, was signed into law on March 13, 2023. The Department of Revenue has been allocated $950 million to reduce the assessed value of Georgia homesteads by $18,000. To receive the grant, property owners will see a $18,000 reduction in the assessed value of their property. Local tax officials will notify the Department of Revenue of the anticipated revenue, and the Department of Revenue will issue credits to the local taxing authorities. The grant does not apply to rental properties and is only available to homesteads claimed by Georgia taxpayers before the April 1 deadline. It is important to note that the Property Tax Relief Grant is different from a homestead exemption. Georgia offers various homestead exemptions, including exemptions for seniors over 65, disabled veterans, and surviving spouses of public safety officers. The grant program was created in the late 1990s and discontinued after the 2008 Recession, but it has been reinstated due to the State's excess reserves. The grant does not provide a paper check or direct deposit, but rather appears as a reduction on the property tax bill.