Newton County Non-Profit Grant Programs

WHAT GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE?

  • Non-Profit Assistance Grant
  • Non-Profit Youth Engagement Grant
  • Non-Profit Food Pantry Grant

Apply for Non-Profit Grants here

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

  • Nonprofits operating within Newton County may apply. The nonprofit must have been in operation on or before March 3, 2021, and still, be in operation currently.
  • Must have a valid SAM number (can apply without one).
  • Those in a Qualified Census Tract (QCT) will have award preference.
  • Must possess the capacity to be successful with the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds.
  • Must have a current and active Newton County Occupational Tax Certificate (churches are exempt)
  • Must have a valid Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
  • Must be registered and in good standing with the Georgia Secretary of State.
  • Must not currently be in bankruptcy.
  • Must be current on all annual 990 taxes.
  • Must intend to stay in business for the following 12 months.

HOW MUCH CAN BE APPLIED FOR?

  • Non-profits may be eligible for more than one program
  • $100,000 (maximum) – General Nonprofit Assistance
  • $50,000 (maximum)—Youth Engagement
  • $30,000 (maximum)—Food Security

ELIGIBLE EXPENSES

Non-Profit Assistance Grant Program

  • Payroll, Mortgages, Rent, Other Operating Expenses, and Costs associated with mitigation or prevention of COVID-19 (i.e.: enhanced cleaning expenses, barrier or partitions, or COVID-19 vaccination, testing masks, hand sanitizer and other COVID-19 related expenses).

Non-Profit Youth Engagement Grant Program

  • Supplies, Youth Program Staffing Costs, Food & Beverage for youth participants, transportation, community outreach and marketing, and other related programmatic operating expenses

Non-Profit Food Pantry Grant Program

  • Food & Supplies, Food Storage, Staffing Costs, Community Outreach & Marketing, and Other related programmatic operating expenses for existing food pantries only.

HOW DO I APPLY?