South Georgia Legacy Fund
The South Georgia Legacy Fund supports local nonprofits with strong leadership addressing pressing community needs and building organizational capacity in South Georgia’s 35-county region.
Funder: Community Foundation of South Georgia
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Total pool: $30,000 annually; individual grants: $1,000–$5,000; 1-year awards
Summary: Supports local nonprofits in South Georgia with well-planned projects addressing community needs and building organizational capacity.
Key Information: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations or equivalent with primary office/services in CFSGA's 35-county service area.
Description
The South Georgia Legacy Fund, administered by the Community Foundation of South Georgia, provides annual support to local nonprofits working to address the most pressing needs in South Georgia. The fund prioritizes organizations with strong leadership, a demonstrated base of support, and well-planned approaches that are integrated into their general operating budgets or focused on building organizational capacity for future sustainability. Grants are intended to strengthen the nonprofit sector and improve quality of life across the foundation's 35-county service area.
