Four young adults sitting on grassy hill in front of LaGrange College with a white bridge and clock tower in the background, engaging in conversation on a sunny day.
LaGrange College
A young girl with brown hair and earrings is smiling and showing a pink felt craft with colorful felt shapes on it. She is sitting at a table covered with a red tablecloth, with small felt pieces scattered on it. In the background, another child is visible, blurred.
Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center by Alphonso Whitfield

Grants | Grants Awarded

We have awarded more than 1,000 grants totaling $475 million since our founding in 1945.

In any given year, we may receive over 300 grant proposals, of which approximately one in five is approved for funding. We encourage you to explore recently awarded grants to gain a better understanding of what we fund.

Children performing a dance on stage, dressed in costumes resembling traditional or tribal attire with skirts, headbands with feathers, and jewelry.
Moving in the Spirit by Shocphoto
Three people smiling and posing outdoors in front of a car and house, a man and woman on either side of a young woman, all wearing casual clothes, with trees and a house in the background.
Spelman College
GranteePurposeYearProgramTotalAllocation
Bruton Parish ChurchReplacement of HVAC system.2024RELIGION: Religion$500,000$500,000
Gracepoint School$6.8 million campaign to acquire and renovate a new building for school serving children with dyslexia.2024EDUCATION: Independent Education$500,000$500,000
The Westminster SchoolsPhase III capital priorities as part of $175 million campaign.2024EDUCATION: Independent Education$2,000,001$2,000,001
Wesleyan SchoolConstruction of the Young STEM Building as part of $59.9 million comprehensive campaign.2024EDUCATION: Independent Education$1,500,000$1,500,000
Children's Healthcare of AtlantaPediatric medical residency program conducted by Children's in partnership with the Emory University School of Medicine.2024EDUCATION: Health Education$8,600,012$8,600,012
Springer Opera House Arts Association$10.7 million campaign to restore the historic Springer Opera House, add a park, and update arts education facilities.2024ARTS & CULTURE: Performing Arts$1,000,000$1,000,000
Atlanta ContemporaryRepairs to HVAC system.2024ARTS & CULTURE: Museums$120,000$120,000
Virginia Historical SocietyGrowth of the Lettie Pate Evans Exhibition Fund as part of $30 million campaign to commemorate America's 250th anniversary.2024ARTS & CULTURE: Museums$1,000,000$1,000,000
Trust for Public Land$11.4 million campaign to restore the Prince Hall Masonic Lodge for the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park.2024ARTS & CULTURE: Historic Preservation$2,000,000$2,000,000
Atlanta Botanical Garden$150 million campaign to expand the Garden by eight acres and construct a new entrance on the Atlanta Beltline.2024ARTS & CULTURE: General Arts & Culture$40,000,040$10,000,040
Push Push Arts$954,000 campaign to acquire property for arts campus in downtown College Park.2024ARTS & CULTURE: General Arts & Culture$125,000$125,000
Robert W. Woodruff Arts CenterContinuation of Family Fun program to expand access to the Woodruff Arts Center campus.2024ARTS & CULTURE: General Arts & Culture$3,800,026$1,200,026
Holy Innocents' Episcopal School$32.5 million campaign to construct new Upper School and Lower School buildings.2023EDUCATION: Independent Education$2,000,000$1,000,000
Pace Academy$33.1 million campaign to construct a new Lower School.2023EDUCATION: Independent Education$2,000,000$1,000,000
The Paideia SchoolConstruction of junior high building as part of $25 million campaign.2023EDUCATION: Independent Education$2,000,000$1,000,000
Trinity SchoolSupport of facility improvements as part of $14.5 million campaign.2023EDUCATION: Independent Education$500,000$500,000
Agnes Scott College$31.8 million campaign to renovate Main Hall.2023EDUCATION: Higher Education$7,000,000$3,500,000
Valdosta State University$18.7 million campaign to construct the Valdosta State University Performing Arts Center.2023EDUCATION: Higher Education$1,000,000$1,000,000
Wesleyan CollegeCapital projects as part of $25 million campaign to improve facilities and student programs.2023EDUCATION: Higher Education$1,750,000$1,750,000
Young Harris CollegeDevelopment of work-study program to improve student success and job readiness.2023EDUCATION: Higher Education$2,000,000$500,000
Brewton-Parker College$2.3 million campaign to construct a nursing building.2023EDUCATION: Health Education$150,000$150,000
Children's Healthcare of AtlantaPediatric medical residency program conducted by Children's in partnership with the Emory University School of Medicine.2023EDUCATION: Health Education$8,000,035$8,000,035
Actor's ExpressAcquisition of theater equipment as part of $600,000 campaign.2023ARTS & CULTURE: Performing Arts$150,000$150,000
Atlanta OperaPurchase of equipment as part of $45 million comprehensive campaign.2023ARTS & CULTURE: Performing Arts$1,300,000$1,300,000
Moving in the Spirit$1.6 million campaign to equip theater and teaching studios for youth development dance program.2023ARTS & CULTURE: Performing Arts$300,000$300,000
Telfair MuseumsConstruction of the Telfair Children's Art Museum.2023ARTS & CULTURE: Museums$200,000$200,000
Historic Rural Churches of GeorgiaDevelopment of the digital Historic Rural Church Archive at Emory University's Pitts Theology Library.2023ARTS & CULTURE: Historic Preservation$150,000$150,000
Robert W. Woodruff Arts CenterContinuation of Family Fun program on the Woodruff Arts Center campus.2023ARTS & CULTURE: General Arts & Culture$4,000,000$1,400,000
Zoo Atlanta$22 million campaign to construct the Animal Health Center.2023ARTS & CULTURE: General Arts & Culture$8,000,025$8,000,025
Canterbury Court$7.5 million campaign to acquire greenspace and expand charitable care for residents.2022HUMAN SERVICES: Care of Elderly$500,000$500,000
Episcopal High SchoolConstruction of $18.9 million Health and Wellness Center.2022EDUCATION: Independent Education$2,000,000$1,000,000
Holy Innocents' Episcopal School$32.5 million campaign to construct new Upper School and Lower School buildings.2022EDUCATION: Independent Education$2,000,000$1,000,000
Pace Academy$33.1 million campaign to construct a new Lower School.2022EDUCATION: Independent Education$2,000,000$1,000,000
St. Pius X Catholic High SchoolRenovation of the library and campus improvements as part of $12 million campaign.2022EDUCATION: Independent Education$600,000$600,000
The Paideia SchoolConstruction of junior high building as part of $25 million campaign.2022EDUCATION: Independent Education$2,000,000$1,000,000
Agnes Scott College$31.8 million campaign to renovate Main Hall.2022EDUCATION: Higher Education$7,000,000$3,500,000
Spelman CollegeConstruction of the Center for Innovation and the Arts as part of $250 million campaign.2022EDUCATION: Higher Education$12,000,007$6,000,005
Young Harris CollegeDevelopment of work-study program to improve student success and job readiness.2022EDUCATION: Higher Education$2,000,000$500,000
Children's Healthcare of AtlantaPediatric medical residency program conducted by Children's in partnership with the Emory University School of Medicine.2022EDUCATION: Health Education$7,400,051$7,400,051
Cherokee County Historical Society$4.2 million campaign to construct the Cherokee County History Center and Museum.2022ARTS & CULTURE: Museums$300,000$300,000
The Columbus Museum$24 million campaign to renovate and expand the museum with new gardens, galleries and public spaces.2022ARTS & CULTURE: Museums$1,000,000$1,000,000
Robert W. Woodruff Arts CenterContinuation of Family Fun program on the Woodruff Arts Center campus.2022ARTS & CULTURE: General Arts & Culture$4,000,000$1,400,000
Episcopal High SchoolConstruction of $18.9 million Health and Wellness Center.2021EDUCATION: Independent Education$2,000,000$1,000,000
The Westminster SchoolsPhase I capital priorities as part of $120 million campaign.2021EDUCATION: Independent Education$2,000,000$1,000,000
Brenau UniversitySupport of technology needs as part of $7.9 million campaign to improve campus connectivity and enhance health sciences programs.2021EDUCATION: Higher Education$1,500,000$1,500,000
Spelman CollegeConstruction of the Center for Innovation and the Arts as part of $250 million campaign.2021EDUCATION: Higher Education$12,000,000$6,000,002
Children's Healthcare of AtlantaPediatric medical residency program conducted by Children's in partnership with the Emory University School of Medicine.2021EDUCATION: Health Education$6,800,052$6,800,052
Atlanta Ballet$5 million campaign to support COVID-19 pandemic recovery, artistic innovation and equitable access to dance education.2021ARTS & CULTURE: Performing Arts$500,000$500,000
Aurora TheatreConstruction of new theater spaces as part of the Lawrenceville Arts Center.2021ARTS & CULTURE: Performing Arts$500,000$500,000
Fernbank, Inc.Operating support in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.2021ARTS & CULTURE: Museums$2,500,000$1,500,000
Virginia Historical SocietyConstruction of the Evans Orientation Theater and renovation of the Evans Gallery as part of $30 million campaign.2021ARTS & CULTURE: Museums$2,500,000$2,500,000
Historic Oakland FoundationRestoration of East Hill as part of $10 million capital campaign.2021ARTS & CULTURE: Historic Preservation$1,500,000$750,000
Robert W. Woodruff Arts CenterContinuation of Family Fun program on the Woodruff Arts Center campus.2021ARTS & CULTURE: General Arts & Culture$4,000,000$1,200,000
Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern VirginiaSystem upgrades and repairs to Evans House.2020RELIGION: Religion$325,000$325,000
YMCA of Metropolitan AtlantaCapital priorities as part of Phase II of $73.9 million campaign. $5 million redirected for operating support in response to COVID-19 pandemic.2020HUMAN SERVICES: General Welfare$16,000,055$5,000,037
Westminster Canterbury FoundationConstruction of the Spiritual Enrichment Center as part of $20 million campaign.2020HUMAN SERVICES: Care of Elderly$500,000$500,000
American Cancer SocietyRenovation and expansion of the Hope Lodge to provide temporary housing for cancer patients receiving treatment in Atlanta.2020HEALTH: Hospitals & Medical Care$1,000,000$1,000,000
Virginia Theological SeminaryUpgrade of the Bishop Payne Library as part of $45 million comprehensive campaign.2020EDUCATION: Religious Education$2,000,000$1,000,000
The Westminster SchoolsPhase I capital priorities as part of $120 million campaign.2020EDUCATION: Independent Education$2,000,000$1,000,000
Children's Healthcare of AtlantaPediatric medical residency program conducted by Children's in partnership with the Emory University School of Medicine.2020EDUCATION: Health Education$6,200,014$6,200,014
Atlanta Opera$1.5 million campaign to build digital capacity and purchase production equipment.2020ARTS & CULTURE: Performing Arts$500,000$500,000
Center for Puppetry Arts$3 million campaign for program development, capital improvements and capacity building in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.2020ARTS & CULTURE: Performing Arts$750,000$750,000
Theatrical OutfitCapital improvements to theater, including new HVAC system.2020ARTS & CULTURE: Performing Arts$500,000$500,000
Children's Museum of Atlanta$2.2 million campaign to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, rebuild programs, expand digital and diversity-focused offerings, and update science exhibits.2020ARTS & CULTURE: Museums$500,000$500,000
Fernbank, Inc.Operating support in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.2020ARTS & CULTURE: Museums$2,500,000$1,000,000
Historic Oakland FoundationRestoration of East Hill as part of $10 million capital campaign.2020ARTS & CULTURE: Historic Preservation$1,500,000$750,000
Community Foundation for Greater AtlantaSupport of increased grantmaking by the Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.2020ARTS & CULTURE: General Arts & Culture$500,000$500,000
Robert W. Woodruff Arts CenterContinuation of program to expand family access to the Woodruff Arts Center campus. Payable over three years.2020ARTS & CULTURE: General Arts & Culture$5,100,026$1,700,000