North Georgia Community Foundation accepting 2016 grant applications

GAINESVILLE, Ga. – The North Georgia Community Foundation (NGCF) is currently accepting grant requests for projects funded through its Community Impact Fund.  

Nonprofit organizations located in the Community Foundation’s 15-county North Georgia service area may apply for funding. Funds are available for organizations with projects designed to improve the quality of life in the region, and grant awards are between $1,500 and $3,000.

NGCF’s service area includes: Banks, Dawson, Fannin, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Jackson, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White counties.

The Community Impact Grant Program was established to enhance the spirit of community and quality of life by supporting the network of nonprofits that serve the North Georgia region. The program awarded $24,500 to 11 organizations in 2015.

An online application is available at www.ngcf.org/communityimpact and must be submitted by June 30 at noon. To apply, nonprofits must create a login to the North Georgia Community Foundation’s grant application portal. Login requests may take up to 48 hours to be approved. Contact President & CEO Michelle Prater with additional questions about Community Impact Grants at 770-535-7880 or [email protected].