The City of Atlanta is accepting applications for its Community Impact Grant Program.
Donor Name: City of Atlanta
State: Georgia
City: Atlanta
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/27/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The 2026 Community Impact Grant Program (CIG) is funded by the Department of City Planning to assist NPUs in their efforts to improve their neighborhoods and the City as a whole. Since the program began, grants have been awarded to Neighborhood Planning Units for purposes of neighborhood beautification, engagement and awareness, and community building. This program is strongly aligned with the mission and purpose of the Department of City Planning.
Created in 1974 by former Mayor Maynard Jackson, the NPU system enables residents to assist the City in developing plans that best meet the needs of their communities. Adopted by the City Code of Ordinances, the NPU is the official citizen advisory group by which recommendations are made on behalf of residents to the Mayor and City Council.
Funding Information
On average, awards total $5,600. NPUs whose elected officers complete designated trainings in 2026 will be eligible to apply for up to an additional $1,500 in grant funding.
Eligible Projects
- Neighborhood Enhancement
- Organizational Leadership and Capacity Building
- Community Engagement and Awareness
- Technical and Organizational Development Assistance
Eligibility Criteria
CIG funds are awarded and disbursed through an application process managed by the Department of City Planning. To be eligible for grant funding, your project/activity must:
- Occur within the geographical boundaries of the City of Atlanta
- Demonstrate a benefit to the public – specifically to the impacted neighborhoods
- Allow access to the public at no costs
- Receive support from the majority of the NPU via recorded vote of all residents in the NPU
- Involve neighborhood residents in the planning and implementation of the project
- Meet all of the application requirements, including the development of work plans to include scope of work, goals and steps; budgets, and permit approvals (where required)
- Comply with grant administration protocols defined in the guidelines, the Code of Ordinances and Department of City Planning policies
- Establish a timeline for completion within the calendar year of the application
- Identify a project manager
- Identify a fiscal agent.
For more information, visit City of Atlanta.
