Central Georgia Empowerment Fund
The Central Georgia Empowerment Fund supports Black-led and Black-serving nonprofits in Central Georgia to advance opportunity, self-sufficiency, and quality of life for African American communities.
Funder: Community Foundation of Central Georgia
Due Dates: July 18, 2026
Funding Amounts: Maximum grant per organization: $5,000; annual cycle; organizations may apply each year.
Summary: Supports Black-led and Black-serving nonprofits in Central Georgia to enhance sustainability, opportunity, and self-sufficiency in African American communities.
Key Information: Applicants must be Black-led and Black-serving, with annual operating budgets under $500,000, and serve Bibb, Houston, or Jones counties.
Description
The Central Georgia Empowerment Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, is a giving circle program designed to support the inclusion and empowerment of Black leadership and nonprofits serving the Black community in Central Georgia. The Fund pools contributions from members, distributing half as annual grants and investing the other half in an endowment for future sustainability. Grants are awarded to organizations and projects that create opportunities, foster self-sufficiency, and address barriers to wealth-building for African American communities. The Fund prioritizes impactful work, encourages collaboration, and aims to improve the quality of life for Black residents in Bibb, Houston, and Jones counties.
