Grants

In 2020 the Foundation made a strategic decision to align all our programming, including grant awards, with a focus on our three pillars: education, health and sports.  We believe we can increase our impact in the CSRA by funding grant proposals that reflect sustainability and measurable indicators of success. 

 
 

Since 2018, our foundation has given over $500,000 in grants to deserving organizations in the CSRA. Our community is a better place thanks to these grant recipients. To close out 2023, we are honored to make an additional impact in our community through our Sports and Recreation pillar. Children's Place, Inc. is being awarded a $500,000 grant for the playground of their dreams at their new home to help make their vision a reality! This contribution aligns directly with our Foundation's ultimate goal to help grow strong and resilient children. The playground will include the most up-to-date equipment and appropriate structures for all ages and developmental abilities. This playground is important for therapy and play for some of our most vulnerable children and we are grateful that these children and their families will experience the benefits of being outside and active. Children’s Place, Inc. serves children and their families with their Therapeutic Child Care, Community-Based Prevention Services, Strengthening Families, and Beds for Babies programs under the continued leadership of Executive Director, Peggy Ford.

Stay tuned in 2024 for new grant opportunities as we continue to support fitness and access to sports for all children in the CSRA!

Applicant Guidelines

  • Your organization operates an organized sport, recreational activity, or fitness program that offers consistent and structured opportunity for play to groups of children.

  • Organizations must have an educational component(s) to their program that is offered to program participants at no charge to them.

  • Funds must be used for structure costs, equipment costs, or participation fees/dues.

  • Request must be under $25,000.

  • No capital campaign requests will be considered for funding.