The Neighborhood Fund, established with support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, aims to equip metro Atlanta neighborhoods with the resources needed for community enhancement projects, leadership development among residents, and organizational growth for groups leading these initiatives. Over three decades, it has allocated approximately $3.2 million in grants and training to support civic engagement, cultural events, green spaces, youth opportunities, community safety, and more.
TogetherATL Grant aims to secure prosperity for all in Atlanta through a collaborative and equitable approach. It supports racial equity and regional thriving by engaging with community stakeholders, donors, and nonprofit partners to tackle complex challenges. Its strategy emphasizes community-informed grantmaking, focusing on specific places and systemic change. Place-focused efforts listen to community voices to develop unique strategies for each area, while systemic change aims to transform exclusionary and racist policies and practices for lasting impact.
WORTH Grant, funded by the Wells Fargo Foundation, seeks to support nonprofit housing developers and builders. Its goal is to create or preserve 6,000 homeowners of color by 2025, with grants varying based on the affordability level, targeting homes priced up to 150% of the Area Median Income (AMI).