The Central Georgia Empowerment Fund, a program of the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, is a giving circle supporting the inclusion of black leadership and non-profits serving the black community.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Central Georgia
State: Georgia
County: Bibb County (GA), Houston County (GA), Jones County (GA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/18/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding Information
The maximum grant amount per organization is $5,000.
Geographic Restrictions
Grants will be made only to organizations for projects serving the Central Georgia region, specifically from Bibb, Houston, and Jones.
Eligibility Criteria
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits organizations, schools, government entities, higher education institutions, or religious organizations may apply for non-sectarian community projects in the Central Georgia region. Applicants who wish to apply must have a final report on file with the Community Foundation for all previously awarded grants, if applicable.
- Application Criteria:
- Organization identifies as Black-led and Black-serving
- The Executive Director is African American and at least 30% of the governing board is African American; and 50% of the project or organizational service must benefit members or support issues that directly impact the African American Community
- Organization’s annual operating budget is less than $500,000.00.
- Organizations seeking grant funding projects should be undertaking impactful work in the African American community, and encourage coordination, cooperation, and collaboration with other groups.
For more information, visit CFCG.
