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Funding Priority

For Round 4, The Macon Violence Prevention Grant Program is prioritizing charitable organizations [501(c)(3) public charities and faith-based organizations] that provide program proven to have the greatest impact on youth engagement, crime prevention, and violence reduction through positive activities and mentorship. Priority is given to existing MVP Funded programs working with and centered around youth. Eligible program types include:

• Afterschool programs (academic support, enrichment, sports, arts).
• Seasonal break programs (spring, summer, fall, winter).
• Mentoring programs.
• Extracurricular services that engage youth during out-of-school time.

The Macon Violence Prevention program WILL NOT fund:

• Programs not primarily youth-focused.
• Organizations that are not tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) public charity of the Internal Revenue Code
• Grants to individuals
• Operating, program, and construction costs at schools, universities, and private academies unless there is significant opportunity for community use or collaboration.
• General operating support for organizations without a youth development focus.
• Organizations or projects that discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, age, gender, or sexual orientation
• Political campaigns or direct lobbying efforts of 501(c)(3) organizations
• Post-event, after-the-fact situations or debt retirement
• Annual appeals, galas, or membership contributions
• Fundraising events such as golf tournaments, walk-a-thons, and fashion shows

Geographic Restrictions

Grant applicants must be based in Macon-Bibb County. In addition, projects and services must also be carried out in Macon-Bibb County. Priority will be given to programs that will work in the areas of the county that have the highest crime rates.

Required Documents

You will be required to upload the following documents as PDF files. For samples, click on the links below.

A. Financial Documents:

• Project Budget Summary – The project budget MUST be completed on this form. Using any other form will make your application incomplete. This should include all revenue sources (requested, pending, and received) and expenses for the specific project.
• Financial Statements prepared by an accountant for the prior 3 fiscal years. (Audited Financial Statements including an audit report are preferred.)

If you do not have an accountant, you will need to prepare a balance sheet and an income statement for each of your organization’s last 3 fiscal years. Examples of the required statements are below:

• Balance Sheet (Statement of Financial Position) – Assets, Liabilities, and Net Assets – for the most recent fiscal year end. This DOES NOT have to be submitted on the template form, but we have provided an example for your use.
• Income Statement (Statement of Activities) – should summarize the income and expenses and resulting surplus or deficit for each of the last three fiscal years. This DOES NOT have to be submitted on the template form, but we have provided an example for your use.

B. Application Attachments:

• Board Authorization Letter – Statement from the organization’s Board of Directors authorizing the request and agreeing to complete the project if funded.
• Board of Directors/Trustees List –  Include directors’/trustees’ individual terms of office and their individual percentage of participation in the organization’s Board meetings.
• Organization’s Current Annual Operating Budget – Report of the organization’s planned budget indicating projected revenue and expenses for the current fiscal year.
• Current IRS Determination Letter – Indicate 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
• Photo of your project or organization – One image that shows your project or organization in action.

Maximum Grant Amount

Organizations may request either $40,000 or $20,000 in funding. While applicants may indicate interest in both amounts, if awarded, an organization will receive only one grant award level—not both.

For this cycle, the Foundation has approximately $350,000 available to award, and it is unlikely that a single grant will receive the full pool of funds. In addition, an organization’s track record of successful program implementation and sound governance practices will be important factors in funding decisions.

Program Timeline

Application Opens: October 6, 2025

Application Closes: October 31, 2025

Awards Announced: January 2026

Final Reports Due: December 31, 2026

Grantee Requirements

Applicants and grantees must be a 501(c)(3) or faith-based organization based in Macon-Bibb County. The proposed program must be delivered in Macon-Bibb County.

Grantees must provide quarterly reports and attend a mid-year check-in.

Additionally, grantees agree to follow communication guidelines provided by CFCG when sharing information about the grant to the media and the organization’s constituents.

How to Apply

You will need a User ID and Password to access the application. Click here to register. Please note that it will take at least one business day to process a new registration for the Web Portal; do not wait until the week of the deadline to register. Once your registration is processed, complete the Macon Violence Prevention Grant Application.

Reporting Requirements

All Macon Violence Prevention Grant Program recipients must complete two types of reports: 1) Interim Progress Reports; and 2) Final Report. These reports will include a financial update that details how grant funds have been used. Final reports are due within thirty days after depletion of the grant funds, prior to submitting a new grant application, or no later than one year from the date your grant period began, whichever is earliest. For example, if you received a grant in the April 2022 cycle, the grant period begins July 1, 2022 and your final report is due no later than June 30, 2023. To be eligible for future grants, the Community Foundation must have completed final reports on file for all previously awarded grants when submitting a new grant application.

Beginning January 1, 2024, all CFCG Competitive Grant Program reports must be submitted in the online grants portal. No reports will be accepted by mail or in paper form. When a report is ready to be completed, you will receive an automatic email from the portal with details on how to complete the report.

Technical Assistance

If you have problems or need assistance completing the application, please contact the Community Foundation at 478-750-9338 or mvp@cfcga.org.