CFFGR Greater Rome Impact Fund Grants – Georgia

Deadline: 10/31/2023

Size of the Grant: $25,000

Details: 

The Community Foundation looks for proposals which:

• Promote the cooperation of two or more agencies to avoid duplication of services and to coordinate resources and programs; in 2023, collaborative grants will receive a higher score from the review committee. NOTE: this does not mean that a single nonprofit’s proposal will be ineligible. However, it is the Foundation’s goal to encourage collaborative thinking and reduce duplication of efforts when working across organizations as much as possible;
• Outline a program/project that will positively impact the quality of life in community;
• Develop competencies and skills enabling individuals to live fuller, more productive lives;
• Address a significant need or opportunity affecting a broad segment of the region’s population or special populations;
• Possess the ability to leverage other funding through the use of matching grants or gifts;
• Promote the cooperation of two or more agencies to avoid duplication of services and to coordinate resources and programs;
• Demonstrate the capacity to provide the necessary services using good administrative and financial management;
• Demonstrate support from outside the organization to sustain programs with volunteers and in-kind resources;
• Promote systems or approaches which can prevent individual, family or community problems.

Focus Areas

In brief history, The Community Foundation has funded proposals in the Health and Human Services areas. As they build capacity and donors broaden their interests, it anticipates considering applications in the following major program areas.

• Arts/Cultural
• Children/Family Services
• Civic Affairs
• Community Development
• Education
• Environmental

Funding Information

For the 2023 cycle, the Community Foundation anticipates awarding one $25,000 grant.

Eligibility Criteria

• Any non-profit organization with tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status and in good standing or government agencies operating within Floyd County, Georgia. If your organization or project is not currently linked to a 501(c)(3) organization, you may be able to work in partnership with a fiscal sponsor.
• Eligible organizations must have significant operations in Floyd County.
• Organizations may submit one application per grant cycle.

Discouraged Activities

The Community Foundation discourages applicants from submitting applications in support of the following:

• Grants for individuals
• Capital campaigns
• Deficit financing and debt retirement
• Endowments
• Political organization or campaigns
• Lobbying legislators or influencing elections
• Special fundraising events/celebration functions
• Marketing endeavors and personal research
• Core operating expenses*
• Projects that are typically the funding responsibility of federal, state or local governments
• Scholarship programs
• Programs that have already taken place or will be completed in the current calendar year.

For more information, visit CFFGR.