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Community Foundation of Georgia: Education Grants

Funding

Typically $10K–$100K

Grade Focus

K–12, Nonprofits

Application Due

Annual; check state community foundation website

Level of Gov't

Private Foundation

Eligibility

Georgia nonprofit organizations serving K-12 students
Schools with nonprofit fiscal sponsors
Programs in community foundation service areas throughout Georgia
Organizations with demonstrated community impact

Program Goals

Regional community foundation funding education equity and STEM enrichment in Georgia schools and nonprofits.

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Application and Distribution

Contact your regional community foundation directly. Metro Atlanta schools can contact Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. Check cof.org/community-foundation-locator for your region's foundation.

Grant Award Amount

Typically $10K–$100K

Allowable Purchases

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

micro:bit Starter Kit — Accessible, affordable STEM tools that introduce coding and electronics to students in underserved communities. Ideal for equity-focused community foundation proposals.
Coding for Good Kit — Project-based coding curriculum with strong community connections. Engages students in real problems that matter in their neighborhoods — a compelling community foundation narrative.
Coding for Climate Kit — Environmental and climate coding curriculum with connections to local Georgia communities. Supports cross-curricular STEM enrichment with real-world relevance.

Keep in Mind

Georgia has multiple regional community foundations

Georgia has community foundations serving metro Atlanta, the Coastal region, North Georgia, and other areas. Apply to the foundation serving your specific region for the best fit and most competitive application.

Donor-advised funds and designated funds may be available

Community foundations often have donor-advised funds with STEM education as a priority. Contact the program officer to ask whether any restricted funds align with your STEM program goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Community Foundation of Georgia: Education Grants in Georgia?

Georgia nonprofit organizations serving K-12 students Schools with nonprofit fiscal sponsors Programs in community foundation service areas throughout Georgia Organizations with demonstrated community impact

How much funding is available through Community Foundation of Georgia: Education Grants?

Typically $10K–$100K. Check the current program guidelines for the latest award ranges and allocation details.

Can Community Foundation of Georgia: Education Grants funds be used for STEM and coding tools?

Yes. Community Foundation of Georgia: Education Grants funds can support hands-on STEM materials, physical computing kits, and coding curriculum when they align to the program's stated goals. Document alignment to program objectives before purchasing.

How do schools apply for Community Foundation of Georgia: Education Grants?

How can Forward Education help with Community Foundation of Georgia: Education Grants funding?

Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for Georgia schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes Community Foundation of Georgia: Education Grants funds. Contact us before submitting your application.

Grant Support

Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?

Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.

Curriculum alignment documents — Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) and CTAE standards mapped to our kits
Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines

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