Communities of Coastal Georgia

The Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation provides financial support to projects addressing community issues and needs in Camden, Glynn, and McIntosh Counties in Southeast Georgia through an open application process.  Funding decisions are made by an eight member volunteer committee comprised of Foundation board members, staff, and residents with a variety of experience, representing diverse interests.  Funding for the Foundation's competitive grants is provided through private donors and endowed funds held at the Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation.

Who is eligible to apply?

Each proposal must be presented by one IRS approved charitable entity that will assume responsibility for the management of the grant.  These organizations include 501(c)(3) public charities, local schools, local government entities, religious and civic organizations if the grant will be used strictly for charitable purposes as defined by the Internal Revenue Code, Section 170.

Organizations that have previously recevied a grant from the Foundation and have overdue grant reports are not eligible for new grant funding.  If you have questions about your organization's reporting status, please contact our office.

What types of projects qualify for funding?

Currently the Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation has identified two major areas of focus:  Capacity Building for nonprofits and Education/Literacy.  We support programs for education/literacy as well as equipment purchases, staff/board development, strategic planning, and technology upgrades, among others.

What types of projects do NOT qualify for funding?

The Foundation does not approve programatic support for fields of interest outside of education/literacy efforts at this time.  Neither does it provide support for the following:  religious activities, debt retirement, capital programs, political activities, tickets for benefits, telephone solicitations, or organizations/projects working primarily to influence legislation.

What does the review committee look for in an application?

• A clear and compelling need within the nonprofit for capacity building
• An appropriate and well-developed program that will address an identified education/literacy need
• A resonable, detailed project budget

When is the application deadline and when would the money be available?

At this time, the Community Foundation reveiws applications once a year.  A screening process is used requiring the submission of a Letter of Intent by the applicant prior to submission of an entire proposal.  A sample LOI is available on the Grant Applications and Instructions page of this website.  After review, if all requirements are met, a Request for Proposal will be issued to the organization. 

• Letter of Intent due:  March 10th
• Money Available:  August 10th

How do I submit my Letter of Intent?

Prepare your Letter of Intent according to the sample provided and submit by mail to the Foundation.  You will receive a card acknowledging our reciept of the LOI.  For a complete review of the application process and grant guidelines please see the link below.

Please feel free to visit the Foundation located in downtown Brunswick in the Zell Building on Gloucester Street.  We would be happy to meet with you to discuss your project or proposal.

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