Wade and Mary Lu Mitchell African American Heritage Preservation Grant
Wade and Mary Lu Mitchell African American Heritage Preservation Grant supports Atlanta organizations' exterior improvements and interpretation to preserve Black historic sites and share their history.
Funder: The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation
Due Dates: November 20, 2026 (Letter of inquiry) | February 15, 2027 (Invited full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000
Summary: Supports physical preservation and interpretive projects that protect significant Black historic sites in Atlanta and raise public awareness of their history.
Key Information: Applicants must be Atlanta organizations with 501(c)(3) status or an approved fiscal agent agreement with a 501(c)(3) organization.
Description
Administered by The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, this grant supports the long-term preservation of significant Black historic sites in Atlanta. Funding is made available through the Mitchell Family Fund at the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. Supported work includes capital exterior improvements and interpretive projects that contribute to lasting preservation while bringing public awareness to a site's history.
The program prioritizes significant community impact, broad stakeholder support, and sustainable plans for long-term use and maintenance, including economic self-sufficiency where possible. Catherine Mitchell Jaxon and W. Wright Mitchell established the grant in honor of their parents, Mary Lu and Wade Mitchell, who championed the advancement of African American causes in Atlanta.
