Carling Memorial Foundation Fund

The Carling Memorial Foundation Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, supports projects that directly enhance the health and well-being of children in Bibb County, Georgia. This fund represents a local philanthropic effort to create meaningful impact in child welfare and related initiatives within the specified region. As a component fund of the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, the Carling Memorial Foundation is guided by a commitment to community-based solutions, with a targeted geographic and thematic focus. Funding from the Carling Memorial Foundation Fund is intended exclusively for use in Bibb County, Georgia. The average grant size is $1,000, reflecting the fund’s focus on supporting smaller-scale, community-centered efforts. Grants may be used for any purpose that directly supports the health and well-being of children in the target area, but all funded activities must occur within Bibb County. The fund’s aim is to reach a broad spectrum of community programs, from clothing and field trips to mentoring and outreach, as seen in the list of past grantees. To apply, organizations must first register via the foundation’s web portal, a process that takes at least one business day. It is recommended that applicants do not wait until the final days before the deadline to complete registration. The application consists of two required uploads: a one-page narrative describing the proposed project and a one-page budget summary, both submitted as PDF files through the online portal. Only one application may be submitted per organization each year. If an organization has previously received a grant from this fund, a final report must be on file before it is eligible to apply again. Grant decisions are communicated within two months of the submission deadline. The final report is due within sixty days of the depletion of grant funds or within one year of the grant deadline, whichever occurs first. This report must detail the outcomes of the project and how funds were spent. Starting January 1, 2024, all reports must be submitted via the foundation’s online portal; paper submissions are no longer accepted. The foundation sends automated email prompts to grant recipients when their reports are due. The submission deadline for the current cycle is November 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Because the program allows one application annually per organization and historically runs on a yearly basis, it is considered a recurring grant opportunity. Accordingly, the next anticipated cycle will open in November 2026. Organizations interested in applying again should ensure their final report is submitted well in advance of the next cycle to maintain eligibility. Applicants may promote their projects using the foundation's name and branding. Public communications should refer to the grant as funded by the Carling Memorial Foundation Fund, a component of the Community Foundation of Central Georgia. Awardees are encouraged to issue press releases, use the foundation’s logo on project materials, and tag CFCG on social media. Any promotional materials should be shared with the foundation and submitted along with the final report.

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