Applications are now being accepted for the Georgia’s Own Foundation Grant Program.
Donor Name: Georgia’s Own Foundation
State: Georgia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/30/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Georgia’s Own Foundation is the charitable arm of Georgia’s Own Credit Union and serves the community through funds raised and hours volunteered for organizations that empower local youth. A natural extension of the Credit Union’s tradition of goodwill, the 501(c)(3) aims to deepen the impact within the communities they serve.
Since 1934, Georgia’s Own Credit Union has been committed to the “people helping people” philosophy. They not only strive to serve the members’ financial needs, but to give back to the communities and empower local youth through financial assistance and volunteer opportunities. The goal is to improve what matters by helping people get ahead, get involved, and own their future.
The Foundation Funds
The Georgia’s Own Foundation funds proven programs OR new/expanding initiatives run by qualified nonprofits that empower local youth in the following categories:
- Literacy
- Financial Literacy
- Food Insecurity
- Sports-Based Youth Development
- Children’s Healthcare
- Career Readiness/Workforce Development
- Mentorship
- Arts Education
- Mental Health
- Disability Services
Funding Information
Individual grant sizes may vary, to not exceed $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualified nonprofits operating in Georgia’s Own Credit Union service area and meet the following criteria:
- Are registered 501(c)(3) organizations
- Have an independent governing board
- Provide non-discriminatory services
Ineligibility
- General operations
- Salaries
- Debt
- Capital projects
- Religious/controversial programs
- Political campaigns/initiatives
For more information, visit Georgia’s Own Foundation.
