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Forsyth County Community Foundation

Giving Where You Live: Strengthening Forsyth County Together

 

The Forsyth County Community Foundation connects generosity with local impact—supporting the nonprofits that serve Forsyth County today and for generations to come. Explore this page to find information about the Forsyth County Community Foundation, the FCCF Community Grant Endowment Fund, and key details about the grant cycle.

The inaugural FCCF Community Grants cycle is open April 1 – April 30 at 5:00 PM.
Applications can be accessed during that time through our online Grant Application Portal.


Learn more about FCCF Community Grants Application & Eligibility

The following information pertains to the 2026 FCCF Community Grant Application
Please read all the information before accessing the grant portal (link is found below)

Grant applications from $500 up to $5,000 will be considered.  Any request for more than maximum amount will be disqualified. Award amounts are at the discretion of the committee, and you are not guaranteed an award amount equal to your requested amount.

Qualified applicants will be able to apply for an operational or programmatic grant (see descriptions below). You are only eligible to apply for one type of grant. Each organization can only submit one grant application.

The application portal will close at 5:00PM on April 30. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Eligibility requirements:

To be eligible for a FCCF Community Grant, organizations must:

  • Be a 501(c)(3) public charity in good standing and located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
  • Prior FCCF grant recipients may reapply in subsequent years; previous awards may be considered during review.
  • FCCF grant recipients remain eligible to apply for other NGCF Grants programs in the same year, including, Community Grants, Opportunity Grants, and fundholder-directed grant cycles.

Types of Grants:
FCCF offers two types of Community Grants that eligible nonprofits can apply for.

Program Grants

Program Grants support specific programs or projects. Applicants must submit a completed application and a detailed program budget. Grant recipients are required to submit a final report detailing the use of funds.

Operational Grants

Operational Grants provide unrestricted funding to support general operation needs. Applicants must submit a completed application and an operating budget. Grant recipients are required to submit a final report detailing the use of funds.

Operational Grant funds may not be used for:

  • Political campaigns or lobbying activities
  • Bonuses or incentive pay
  • Capital campaigns


Have a Question?

If you have questions about the FCCF Community Grant Cycle, contact Chelsea Clark at cclark@ngcf.org or call 770-535-7880.

History

Established in 2015 as an affiliate of the North Georgia Community Foundation (NGCF), the Forsyth County Community Foundation (FCCF) exists to connect local generosity with the nonprofits serving Forsyth County—ensuring that charitable giving stays rooted in the community it supports.

A Pivotal Moment for Forsyth County: Launching First-Ever Grant Cycle

In 2025, FCCF received a transformational $2 million investment—made possible by a $1 million commitment from NGCF and a dollar-for-dollar match by longtime Forsyth County philanthropist Tommy Bagwell—strengthening the FCCF Community Grant Endowment Fund and launching FCCF’s first-ever community grant cycle.

👉🏼  CLICK HERE to read the full press release on this announcement!

Forsyth County community members are encouraged to give to the FCCF Community Grant Endowment Fund and come alongside this shared mission of supporting the organizations in Forsyth County who are working to meet local needs today and into the future.

FCCF Advisory Board

The Forsyth County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the North Georgia Community Foundation and is guided by a local advisory board of community leaders representing a cross-section of public interests in Forsyth County. The advisory board provides local insight and leadership; grant decisions are administered through NGCF’s established grantmaking process.

Mary Helen McGruder

Chair

Jack Allen
Phill Bettis
Derek Brooks
Bettina Hammond
Linda Hardie
Lynn Jackson
James McCoy
Rachel Marshall
Carter Patterson
TJ Smith
Jeff Stephens
Brian Tam
Kevin Tallant

More Information

If you would like morning information about the Forsyth County Community Foundation, contact Michelle Prater at mprater@ngcf.org or call 770-535-7880.

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