Georgia Humanities Grants

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Metro Atlanta area, prioritizing hospitals and health-related initiatives, followed by education, human services, and arts and culture.

This grant provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations in Georgia that support residents in need of organ transplants, helping with costs related to procedures, facilities, and research improvements.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit literary arts organizations and small presses in the American South to create and engage the public with high-quality contemporary literary projects, including publishing and community events.

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Metro Atlanta area for projects focused on education, the environment, arts, culture, humanities, health, and human services.

This fellowship provides financial support to women pursuing their first doctoral degree in various fields, with a focus on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia.

This program provides matching funds to nonprofit organizations and state agencies in Georgia for the acquisition and protection of historically significant battlefield lands associated with the Civil War, Revolutionary War, and War of 1812.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Georgia, particularly in Augusta and Richmond County, to support community welfare initiatives in education, health, human services, and church maintenance.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.

The Ida Alice Ryan Charitable Trust is offering grants to support charitable institutions located in or around Atlanta, Georgia. This grant program is aligned with the Trust's mission to foster community well-being by empowering organizations that serve vital needs in the region. The Trust's strategic priorities are evident in its focus on key areas that contribute to a thriving society within the Metro Atlanta 28-County Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The primary target beneficiaries of this grant are organizations that qualify as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and operate within the specified Atlanta area. The impact goals of the Trust are implicitly to strengthen the capacity of these local charities, enabling them to expand their reach and effectiveness in addressing critical community issues. The Trust's priorities and focus areas are clearly defined, encompassing arts, culture, and humanities; education; health; human services; and public/society benefit. These areas represent the core sectors where the Trust believes its funding can yield the most significant positive change. By supporting organizations within these categories, the Trust aims to contribute to a more vibrant, educated, healthy, and supportive community. While specific expected outcomes and measurable results are not explicitly detailed in the provided description, it can be inferred that the Trust seeks to achieve tangible improvements in the quality of life for Atlanta residents through the work of its grantees. The Trust's theory of change appears to be rooted in the belief that by investing in established and impactful charitable institutions, it can indirectly facilitate a wide range of positive social and cultural advancements across the diverse focus areas.

The Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) Cultural Facilities Grant Program aims to bolster the arts infrastructure across Georgia by offering financial support for the construction, renovation, acquisition, or equipment addition to arts facilities. This initiative directly aligns with the GCA's mission to foster a vibrant cultural landscape within the state, ensuring that arts organizations have the necessary physical spaces and tools to deliver their programming. The grant targets capital projects, recognizing that robust facilities are fundamental to the sustainability and growth of artistic endeavors. The primary beneficiaries of this program are non-profit arts organizations registered with the IRS (with arts as part of their mission and over 50% arts-related programming) and local government entities that own and manage arts facilities in Georgia. The impact goal is to enhance the capacity of these organizations to provide diverse arts-based programming, ranging from performing and visual arts to media, literary, folk & traditional, and multidisciplinary arts projects. By improving facilities, the grant seeks to create more accessible and high-quality spaces for artistic expression and community engagement. The grant prioritizes projects that directly support arts-based programming. While a broad spectrum of artistic disciplines is supported, the program explicitly excludes activities such as humanities, social sciences, sciences, culinary arts, fashion, martial arts, sports, magic shows, circus arts, non-arts recreation, topiary, landscape art, and interior design. This clear focus ensures that funds are directed towards initiatives that genuinely advance the arts as defined by the GCA. The funding for FY25 ranges from $10,000 to $75,000, and the project period is set between November 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. Expected outcomes include improved and expanded arts facilities, leading to an increase in the quantity and quality of arts programs available to Georgia residents. Measurable results could include the number of facilities renovated or acquired, the amount of new equipment purchased, and potentially an increase in program attendance or participation reported by grant recipients. The GCA's strategic priority, as evidenced by this grant, is to strengthen the foundational elements of the arts community, operating under the theory of change that by investing in physical infrastructure, they can create a more stable and fertile environment for artistic creation, education, and public access. The inclusion of additional ARP funds in 2024, allowing previous Cultural Facilities Grant recipients to reapply, further underscores a strategic commitment to sustained investment and recovery within the arts sector.

This funding opportunity provides $2,000 grants to individual artists in six Southeastern states who have lost essential tools or materials due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

This grant provides $100,000 to nonprofit organizations in Georgia that create impactful projects focused on improving the lives of women and children in areas such as health, education, and economic independence.

This grant provides financial support and professional development opportunities to exceptional scriptwriters residing in the Southern United States, celebrating their contributions to the region's cultural landscape.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Whitfield, Bartow, and Gordon Counties that focus on community improvement through various initiatives such as arts, education, and social services.

This grant provides funding for capital improvement projects and educational programs aimed at increasing graduation rates for 501(c)(3) organizations in Georgia and neighboring states.

This grant provides funding to Georgia-based nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities to create public humanities programs that promote community engagement and dialogue.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that improve the health and well-being of elderly women, particularly in Georgia.

This grant provides financial support to local governments in Georgia for various historic preservation projects, including surveys, planning, and rehabilitation of historic sites.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

This grant provides funding to museums and related organizations across the U.S. for projects that enhance public education, community engagement, and the stewardship of collections.