September 12, 2023

Empowering DeKalb County Students: Over $196,000 Awarded in Scholarships

This year, 137 students received over $196,000 in scholarships from Funds at the DeKalb County Community Foundation. Scholarship awards averaged more than $1,400 per DeKalb County student. […]
September 6, 2023

Applications Open for Promise Grants – Subvención de Promesa

The DeKalb County Community Foundation is accepting applications for the Promise Grant – Subvención de Promesa program. Eligible organizations can apply before the October 1, 2023, […]
August 2, 2023

Strengthening Communities One Grant at a Time – 2022 Annual Report

In 2016, the Foundation created a $300,000 grant program to support each DeKalb County municipality’s creation of an economic development plan for future growth and opportunities. […]
July 5, 2023

Applications Open for Fall 2023 Community Foundation Grant Programs

The DeKalb County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for fall 2023 Community Needs Grants, Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants, and Promise Grants. Eligible nonprofit […]
June 21, 2023

Creating A Welcoming Environment for Food Security – 2022 Grants In Action

According to the Barb Food Mart, more than 60 percent of DeKalb’s students live in low-income families and qualify for free and reduced school meals. Starting […]
June 21, 2023

Technology Provides Safe Lifting During Emergency Response – 2022 Grants In Action

With steady growth in Kirkland and surrounding communities, the call volume for emergency responses has grown. With increased calls comes the need to lift and safely […]
June 13, 2023

$188,430 Awarded in Spring Community Needs Grants

From public safety and animal welfare to fine arts and vocational education, local projects aimed at addressing community needs received support through the DeKalb County Community Foundation’s Community […]
January 1, 2023

Applications Open for Spring 2023 Community Foundation Grants

The DeKalb County Community Foundation is accepting applications for spring 2023 Community Needs Grants, Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants, and YEP Grants. Nonprofit and public […]
Grants Available to Benefit Youth in DeKalb County
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