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Herb Block Foundation
Defending Basic Freedoms
Deadline: October 6
Grants support projects that safeguard Constitutional rights, eliminate prejudice and discrimination, encourage government accountability, or address emergent societal issues. Details.
Georgia Humanities
Fall Grant
Deadline: October 9
Up to $7,500 supports humanities programs designed for public audiences in association with at least one qualified humanities scholar. Details.
Dept. of Agriculture
Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program
Deadline: October 13
Grants of up to $600,000 are available for organizations acquiring private land to establish community forests. Details.
Community Foundation of Central Georgia
High Five
Deadline: October 14
Nonprofits may request funding to support unique and tangible items beyond their operating budget (up to $5,000 in total value) for the Foundation to share with their donors. Details.
Edward E. Ford Foundation
Educational Leadership Grants
Deadline: October 15
Matching grants of up to $250,000 support projects designed to catalyze change within the independent school community. Details.
▼ Robinson Foundation
Grant program
Deadline: October 15
Grants support work in a wide range of areas, including religious and spiritual endeavors, children and families, medical assistance, disaster relief, animal welfare, and more. Details.
James M. Cox Foundation
Grant program
Deadline: October 15 (and two other times annually)
Nonprofits working in areas where Cox Enterprises operates may apply for funding to support work in conservation, early childhood education, family empowerment, or health. Details.
DSW Foundation
Grant program
Deadline: October 16
Grants of up to $5,000 support nonprofits working in communities where DSW stores, offices, or logistics centers operate. Details.
Patterson Foundation
Oral Health and Assistance Dog Grants
Deadline: October 16
Two opportunities are for work in communities where Patterson operates: One for expanding access to dental care, and one for nonprofits providing assistance dogs. Details.
Americorps
Seniors RSVP
Deadline: October 20
Grants are available for work to engage adults aged 55 and older in volunteer work that addresses community needs. Details.
Community Foundation of South Georgia
South Georgia Legacy Fund
Deadline: October 21
Grants of up to $5,000 support organizations serving any of 35 South Georgia counties in terms of their community’s most pressing needs. Details.
Arts Capital | Atlanta
2026 Redistribution Fund
Deadline: October 29
Metro Atlanta arts organizations serving the public in any discipline may apply for unrestricted funding. Details.
▼? Ivory Innovations
Ivory Prize
Deadline: October 30 (nominations)
Awards of up to $100,000 support ambitious, feasible, scalable solutions to housing affordability in any of three areas: Construction & Design, Finance, and Policy & Regulatory Reform. Details.
ALDI
Community Gift Card Program
Deadline: October 31
Gift cards valued at up to $1,000 are available for nonprofits working with youth or hunger issues in communities where ALDI stores are located. Details.
The Bolick Foundation
Grant program
Deadline: October 31
Grants support work in a wide range of human services and education, with priority going to organizations that promote Christian faith. Details.
Community Foundation of West Georgia
Fall Cycle
Deadline: October 31
Nonprofits serving Gordon or Whitfield County in any of a number of cause areas may apply for funding. Details.
The Creek Bed Foundation
Grant program
Deadline: October 31 (letter of interest)
Nonprofits working in environmental conservation or wildlife protection may be eligible for funding. Details.
Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust
Grant program
Deadline: October 31 (and quarterly)
Nonprofits working to improve the quality of life for sick or injured veterans may apply for funding. Details.
Folke H. Peterson Charitable Foundation
Grant program
Deadline: October 31
Grants of up to $20,000 support nonprofit organizations working to protect animals and prevent animal cruelty. Details.
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency
Non-Profit Security Grant Funds for Protection of Communities
Deadline: October 31
Funds are available for security improvements such as cameras, access control, security personnel, lighting, and perimeter protection. Details.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Grant program
Deadline: October 31
Metro Atlanta nonprofits working in education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, or environmental stability may apply for funding. Details.
NBA Foundation
Grant program
Deadline: October 31
Atlanta-area nonprofits may seek funding to serve under-resourced youth in terms of job readiness, skills training, career advancement, or school-to-career pathways Details.
Sparklight/Cable One Charitable Giving Fund
Grant program
Deadline: October 31
Funding supports nonprofits making an impact in areas served by Sparklight in terms of education and digital literacy, hunger relief, or community development. Details.
Ann B. Zekauskas Family Foundation
Grant program
Deadline: November 1
Grants are available for nonprofits working to promote access to food, access to culinary arts education, or nutrition education for schools and community groups. Details.
Idea Capital Atlanta
Catalyst, Vanguard, and Susan Antinori Visual Artist Awards
Deadline: November 1
Three funding opportunities are available for Atlanta-area artists and artist collaboratives in support of new, innovative arts projects. Details.
Lalor Foundation
Anna Lalor Burdick Program
Deadline: November 1
Funding supports new initiatives that provide women with information on or access to reproductive healthcare, contraception, or pregnancy termination services. Details.
Department of Health and Human Services
National Indian Health Outreach and Education
Deadline: November 2
Grants support health outreach and education for Native American communities concerning any of a number of areas, including diabetes, youth health, substance abuse, and more. Details.
VIA Art Fund
Artistic Production Grants
Deadline: November 5
Grants of up to $100,000 support newly commissioned works of contemporary visual art presented in public spaces or other nontraditional exhibition environments. Details.
The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Grant program
Deadline: November 10
Project and general operating support are available for community-based nonprofits that can use a small grant to make a large difference. Details.
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Deadline: November 13
Up to $1 million is available for projects designed to build the library and archival workforce, including training, faculty development, recruitment and retention efforts, and more. Details.
Institute of Museum and Library Services
National Leadership Grants for Museums
Deadline: November 13
Museums and related nonprofits may seek funding for learning and engagement, community-responsive services, and solutions to care and conservation challenges. Details.
American Public Gardens Association
Urban Agriculture Resilience Program
Deadline: November 17
Up to $20,000 is available for urban public gardens that address food security challenges and which combine both food-growing and education components. Details.
Department of Commerce
Damage Assessment, Remediation and Restoration Program
Deadline: November 18
Grants of up to $100 million support marine and coastal habitat restoration and conservation related to oil spills, hazardous substance releases, and other natural resource damage. Details.
Dental Trade Alliance
Grant program
Deadline: November 30
Work to improve oral healthcare outcomes, in terms of pilot projects, new research, or innovative models and approaches, may be eligible for funding. Details.
Truist Trusteed Foundations
Grant program
Deadline: November 30 (and two other times annually)
Grants support Metro Atlanta nonprofits working for the benefit of their community with a demonstrated return on investment. Details.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Landmarks of American History and Culture and Summer Institutes
Deadline: December 9
Funding supports summertime professional development for K-12 teachers and higher education faculty working in the humanities. Details.
Sunshine Lady Foundation
Grant program
Deadline: Open
Four kinds of grants are available for higher education in-prison and reentry programs for incarcerated and formerly-incarcerated individuals. Details.
These opportunities have been sourced from Candid’s Philanthropy News Digest, GrantStation, and Grant Gopher, as well as grantmakers’ online notices.
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