Community Foundation Awards Over $345K in Grants to Central Georgia Nonprofits

MACON, Ga. — The Community Foundation of Central Georgia has awarded more than $345,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations across the region as part of its 2026 Nonprofit Grant Program cycle.

The announcement was made during a celebration event at Fire Station #3 in Macon, where board members, nonprofit leaders, and community partners gathered to recognize the impact of the funded programs.

“These grants reflect the generosity of our donors and their deep commitment to strengthening communities across Central Georgia,” said Kathryn Dennis, president of the Community Foundation of Central Georgia.

Funding Supports Broad Community Needs

The grants will fund a wide range of initiatives across the foundation’s 21-county service area, including emergency assistance for families displaced by house fires, expanded healthcare services for uninsured residents, youth mentorship programs, and home repairs for vulnerable homeowners.

Projects funded this cycle include support for the American Red Cross to provide immediate relief for fire victims, Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia to launch a medical assistant training program, and Prevent Blindness Georgia to deliver vision care services to more than 1,100 students in Bibb County schools.

Additional funding will support youth programs through Boys & Girls Clubs, expand affordable housing efforts with Macon Area Habitat for Humanity, and enhance access to food, clothing, and housing resources across the region.

Community Leaders Emphasize Impact

“Today’s theme is ‘Standing in the Gap: Community Uplifting Community,’” said Board Chair Steve Kruger. “In those moments when people face unexpected challenges, people in our community step forward and make a difference.”

Community leaders, including Macon-Bibb Fire Chief Shane Edwards and members of the foundation’s grants committee, attended the event to highlight the work of nonprofit partners.

Here is the complete list of 2026 Community Foundation of Central Georgia Nonprofit Grant recipients, including award amounts and project details:

• Alternative Newsweekly Foundation (Notivision Georgia) — $24,000
  Produces bilingual video modules and printed guides to help Spanish-speaking residents navigate schools, healthcare, courts, and government services.
• American Red Cross of Central Midwest Georgia — $14,000
  Provides immediate financial assistance to families displaced by home fires, covering essentials like lodging, food, and clothing.
• Be Eccentrich Inc. (Eccentrich Displays Inc) — $5,500
  Supports a multi-day poetry festival in Fort Valley with performances, workshops, and community events.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia — $20,500
  Enhances safety and security through facility upgrades including controlled-access doors and surveillance systems.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Laurens & Johnson Counties — $10,000
  Restores and repaints a gym floor to improve safety and support youth programming.
• Crossroads Christian Counseling Center — $20,500
  Funds equipment, outreach, and financial assistance for counseling services for uninsured clients.
• Families and Youth Innovation, Inc. — $10,000
  Supports a six-month mentorship and career readiness program for students.
• Families Together — $15,000
  Restocks essential supplies for families impacted by Hurricane Helene, including clothing and hygiene products.
• Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc. — $20,500
  Launches a medical assistant training program and funds facility improvements.
• Houston County Volunteer Medical Clinic — $24,000
  Expands healthcare services for uninsured patients through additional staffing and extended hours.
• Macon Area Habitat for Humanity — $19,500
  Prepares land for new homes to expand affordable housing opportunities.
• Museum of Arts and Sciences — $21,500
  Supports educational programming, exhibitions, and digital learning initiatives.
• Oconee Community Mentoring Association — $9,000
  Provides STEM education, tutoring, and mentoring for youth.
• Prevent Blindness Georgia — $24,000
  Delivers vision screenings, exams, and eyeglasses to over 1,100 students.
• Rebuilding Macon, Inc. — $10,000
  Funds home repairs for vulnerable residents, including accessibility improvements.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia — $10,000
  Provides lodging for families with children receiving medical care.
• Stable Housing and Special Needs Agency (SHASNA) — $23,000
  Assists families transitioning into stable housing with support services.
• The Mentors Project of Bibb County, Inc. — $10,000
  Provides structured mentoring and life skills programming for at-risk youth.
• The Methodist Home for Children and Youth — $10,000
  Funds staff training to improve care and reduce turnover.
• Twin Cedars Youth and Family Services, Inc. — $10,000
  Creates a centralized visitation space for children in foster care.
• Warner Robins Past Master’s Council — $7,500
  Expands distribution of meals, clothing, and school supplies to families in need.
• Word of Life Worship Center — $10,000
  Supports a weekly food and clothing distribution program.

Longstanding Investment in the Region

Since its founding in 1993, the Community Foundation of Central Georgia has awarded more than $100 million in grants to nonprofits, schools, and faith-based organizations.

Officials said the latest round of funding continues the foundation’s mission of connecting donors with causes that strengthen communities and expand opportunities across Central Georgia.