Community Resources
Grants

The Clayton County Collaborative is not a granting agency. On occasion, the Collaborative provides assistance to other agencies such as the Clayton County Board of Commissioners, insuring that grant applications to the County are completed accurately and in a timely manner. However, the Collaborative can provide information about funding resources which individuals and community organizations can access on their own.

For information about private and corporate foundation grants, the Foundation Center located in the Hurt Building at Five Points in downtown Atlanta is an unbeatable resource. For an overview, go to http://foundationcenter.org/atlanta/.  The Foundation Center library includes a huge database of foundations which can be searched by topic, geographic region, and target population.  In addition, the librarians provide regular (often free) training opportunities for people new to grant-seeking. 

A good way to explore federal funding opportunities is to go to http://www.grants.gov/  Listing grants available from 26 different federal agencies, this website provides access to over 1,000 federal grant programs. 

County Commissioners' Grants.

Local organizations that primarily serve citizens in Clayton County may apply for a Clayton County Commissioners' grant. These grants are competitive and awarded annually. The application form is a PDF file available by clicking the link below. Successful 2006 applicants and the amount of their awards are listed under the application form.

Clayton County Commissioners' 2008 Grant Application (pdf)

Clayton County Commissioners' 2008 Grant Application (Word)

2006 Commissioners' Grant Recipients

DHR Grants.

The Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) has announced a request for qualified contractors to provide youth development services. The deadline is set for March 2, 2007. The form can be accessed at http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/bid-documents/074270042700-040-000000322776568.rtf