The Community Foundation of West Georgia is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2025 Community Impact Grants. This year, the Foundation is granting over $315,000 to support nonprofit organizations across Carroll, Haralson, and Heard counties. These grants strengthen local efforts in Art & Culture, Education, Environment, and Social Services, advancing programs that enrich lives and build a stronger region.
“Our nonprofit partners continue to respond to needs with creativity, compassion, and dedication,” said Kim Jones, President of the Community Foundation of West Georgia. “The projects funded this year reflect what makes West Georgia remarkable — people coming together to support one another and create a brighter future.”
2025 Community Impact Grantees
Art & Culture
- Carrollton Center for the Arts — Building Our Future / 23rd Annual Arts Festival of Carrollton
- Carrollton Writer’s Guild — Sponsorship of Carrollton Bookfest 2026
- Southeastern Quilt & Textile Museum — 2025 SQTM Exhibit and Programming Support
- The Real Theatre Inc. — Broadway Comes to Carrollton!
Education
- Carroll County Economic Development Foundation (Carroll Tomorrow) — Carroll County Junior Chamber of Commerce
- Carrollton Kiwanis Foundation, Inc. — Dr. Seuss Reading Day
- Ferst Readers of Carroll County — Increasing Enrollment Numbers for the Ferst Organization
- Ferst Readers of Haralson County — Program Support for Ferst Readers Haralson County
- Haralson County Veterans Association Inc. — West Georgia Military Museum and Educational Center Project Phase II
- Heard County Community Partnership, Inc. — Heard Educational Rewards of Excellence (HEROEs)
- Learning Always Means Progress (LAMP), Inc. — Stay-in-School Program
- Sharp Creek Elementary School — Voices for All: Enhancing Communication for Diverse Learners
- University of West Georgia (Operations) — Resilient Roots: Community Wellness Pop-Ups
- University of West Georgia Foundation, Inc. — The Social Den: An Inclusive Social Group for Young Adults with Disabilities
- University of West Georgia Foundation, Inc. — Innovative Learning on the Go: Expanding Access to 21st Century Skills
- West Georgia Prevention & Advocacy Resource Center — Speak Up, Be Safe
Environment
- Keep Carroll Beautiful Inc. — Nursing Home and Senior Living Community Garden
Social Services
- Carroll County Juvenile Court / Carroll County Board of Commissioners — A Mother’s Love
- Chase The Victory — Chase The Victory Children and Family Bereavement Program in West Georgia
- Circles of West Georgia — Relaunching Circles of West Georgia
- Families 4 Families — Foster Homes in Carroll, Haralson & Heard Counties
- Friends of Disabled Adults and Children Too, Inc. — The Home Medical Equipment Program
- Giving Hearts, Inc. — Keep Mobile & Food Bank Delivery in Our Community
- Impact International, Inc. — Homelessness
- M-PACK Molding Passionate Active Creative Kids Corporation — The Tunnel
- Open Hands United Christian Ministry — Emergency Financial Assistance
- Rapha Clinic of West Georgia — Preventative Dental Care Program 2025
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul – OLPH Conference — Emergency Direct Aid
- St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church Community Outreach — General Assistance
- THS Resource Bridge — HopeFirst Medical
- Three Rivers Regional Commission — More Than a Meal: Addressing Multiple Needs for Homebound Seniors
- Your Haven Recovery — Transitional / Re-entry Support
A Shared Investment in Our Community’s Future
These grants are made possible through the generosity of donors and fundholders who give through the Community Foundation. Their commitment ensures that resources remain available to meet local needs — today and for years to come.
“We are deeply grateful for the individuals, families, and businesses who choose to invest in their community through the Foundation,” Jones said. “Your generosity expands opportunities, supports stability, and helps build a stronger West Georgia for everyone.”
The Community Foundation invites others who share this commitment to join in the work. Whether by establishing a charitable fund, contributing to community grantmaking, or collaborating on shared priorities, every partnership strengthens the place we call home.
To learn more, visit www.cfwg.net, call, or stop by our office in Carrollton. We look forward to helping you shape your impact close to home.
