Apply for a Grant

For those seeking grant support, we invite letters of inquiry throughout the year. Grant requests up to $10,000 are evaluated on an ongoing basis. We work with region and plant leadership teams to evaluate grant proposals within their local areas. Grant applications from region and plant locations should be submitted through the appropriate region management.
In conjunction with Georgia Power's commitment to be a citizen wherever we serve, strong preference is given to Georgia-based organizations and programs that seek to improve the quality of life for the state's residents.
The Foundation prefers to support specific programs and capital campaigns. We do not provide grants to individuals, private elementary or secondary schools, and religious organizations, nor do we fund political campaigns or causes.
In order to maintain flexibility in giving, the Foundation does not provide multiyear funding commitments.
Grant requests greater than $10,000 must be reviewed and approved by the Foundation board, which meets quarterly in March, June, September and December. Proposals for board consideration should be submitted by Feb. 15, May 15, Aug. 15 and Nov. 15 for the respective quarterly board meetings. All grant applicants are notified by the end of the month for each respective board meeting.
Tax-exempt organizations may receive contributions once per 12-month period and reapply on an annual basis.

Proposal Requirements
You can apply online or with a written proposal. The same information is required whether you apply electronically or with a written proposal. Online applications exist for Government Agencies and for all other tax exempt organizations. Written grant applications should be made in the form of a brief letter and include only the following information:

A copy of the current Internal Service Revenue letter confirming their 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
Brief description of the organization requesting support and a list of its officers and board members.
Statement of the amount requested and how the money will be used.
Sources of other support and the amounts of assured or anticipated support for the proposed project.
Audited financial statements detailing the current position of the organization.
A list (if any) of Georgia Power and Southern Company employees participating in the organization.

Please do not include videotapes or supplemental materials with the initial inquiry.

Applications should be mailed to:

Georgia Power Foundation, Inc.
Bin 10131
241 Ralph McGill Blvd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30308-3374
(404) 506-6784

For inquiries about grants from the Georgia Power Foundation, please send an e-mail detailing your request to GPFOUNDATION@southernco.com.