ECF General Grants

From Episcopal Community Foundation for Middle and North Georgia

We aim to foster significant, sustainable ministries and partnerships within the community to build the Beloved Community. By following Christ's example and adhering to The Episcopal Church's tradition, we focus on empowering Episcopal communities in the Diocese of Atlanta to support individuals facing poverty and oppression. Our mission extends to creating sustainable impacts for individuals, families, and communities in Middle and North Georgia, envisioning communities that are spiritually vibrant and free from poverty and oppression.

Type of Support

Overview

The grant program is designed to support thriving and spiritually strong communities in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. It specifically targets ministries and initiatives working to address challenges such as hunger, homelessness, generational poverty, the plight of refugees and immigrants, human trafficking, and issues related to the criminal justice system. By emphasizing the need for mission-oriented projects and sustainable, Episcopal partnerships, the grant aims to facilitate long-lasting change and uplift those facing poverty and oppression within Middle and North Georgia.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
GA (Baldwin County, Banks County, Barrow County, Bartow County, Bibb County, Butts County, Carroll County, Catoosa County, Chattahoochee County, Chattooga County, Cherokee County, Clarke County, Clayton County, Cobb County, Coweta County, Crawford County, Dade County, Dawson County, DeKalb County, Douglas County, Elbert County, Fannin County, Fayette County, Floyd County, Forsyth County, Franklin County, Fulton County, Gilmer County, Gordon County, Greene County, Gwinnett County, Habersham County, Hall County, Hancock County, Haralson County, Harris County, Hart County, Heard County, Henry County, Houston County, Jackson County, Jasper County, Jones County, Lamar County, Lincoln County, Lumpkin County, Macon County, Madison County, Marion County, Meriwether County, Monroe County, Morgan County, Murray County, Muscogee County, Newton County, Oconee County, Oglethorpe County, Paulding County, Peach County, Pickens County, Pike County, Polk County, Putnam County, Rabun County, Rockdale County, Schley County, Spalding County, Stephens County, Talbot County, Taliaferro County, Taylor County, Towns County, Troup County, Union County, Upson County, Walker County, Walton County, Warren County, White County, Whitfield County, Wilkes County)
Organization Type
Episcopal parishes in the Diocese of Atlanta
Nonprofit organizations with a substantial relationship with a qualifying parish
Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Organizations with a fiscal sponsor
Other
  • Located in Middle and North Georgia
  • For parishes: must have filed a current Annual Parochial Report and comply with Canon 20
5k+

Submission

Schedule
Step 1: Letter of Inquiry
Application deadlines
Sep 30
Mar 31, 2025
Step 2: Full proposal (check website)
Review Criteria

Preference will be prioritized for organizations that are yet to receive any funding.