Federal Budget Impact on Georgia’s Nonprofit Sector
On Friday, June 27th at 9:00 am, GCN is hosting a strategic briefing on the ground-level impacts of Federal budget cuts to communities across Georgia. The virtual event will provide essential data and sector analysis from subject matter experts.
GGA Launches Membership, A Letter from the Chair and Chair-Elect
At this pivotal moment for our communities and our sector, we invite you to join the Georgia Grantmakers Alliance (GGA)—a growing, statewide network of philanthropic organizations committed to collaboration, learning, and advocacy for a stronger Georgia.
Relevant Resources & Upcoming Events
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GGA Take Action: Cooperative Philanthropy Commitment
Georgia grantmakers are invited to learn more about a collective commitment to implement trust-based actions to support nonprofits during this period of uncertainty amid federal funding changes.
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GGA Public Policy Resource: Advocacy Agendas from Nonprofit Partners
Keep up with legislative updates from nonprofit agencies in Georgia. This document consolidates information in one place and is regularly updated. Please reach out if you have information to add.
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GGA Public Policy Resource: Philanthropy's Impact in GA
More than 2,300 foundations and 49,000 nonprofit organizations in Georgia work every day to support people and communities in need. Review the priorities our colleagues attending Foundations on the Hill shared with leaders in Congress.
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GGA Public Policy Resource: Urban Institute Tool
Use this interactive tool to understand where federal infrastructure dollars - including BEAD, CDBG and affordable housing programs - are being spent and how those dollars are reaching the communities you serve.
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GGA Public Policy Resource: Urban Institute Impacts SNAP Cuts
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is America’s first line of defense against hunger. Use the Urban Institute’s interactive tool to better understand the impacts on your community of proposed cuts to the SNAP program.
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GGA Partner Read About It: Strengthening Youth Mental Health
The Strengthening Youth Mental Health: Essential Strategies for Georgia’s Future Report provides a high-level roadmap outlining key strategies to improve access, coordination, and support for young people’s mental health across the state.
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GGA Partner Take Action: Strengthening Youth Mental Health
The Essential Strategies Implementation Guide builds on findings by identifying a set of targeted opportunities – “power moves” – to drive meaningful progress. Designed for those responsible for leading these efforts, the guide includes policy considerations, funding pathways, and technical examples from other states.
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GGA Partner Read About It: GBPI Analyses of Proposed FY26 Budget
Annually, GBPI publishes annual budget overviews for state departments, including the Department of Community Health, the Department of Early Care and Learning and the University System of Georgia.
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GGA Partner Read About It: State of the Latino Community in Georgia
The report is a collaborative effort supported by the Latinx Alliance LCF Georgia, Ser Familia and Neighborhood Nexus featuring quantitative data, real voices and experiences of our community through quotes, and narratives.
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GGA Partner Read About It: Medicaid
42% of Georgia’s children aged 0-18 are covered by Medicaid. Learn more about how Medicaid helps Georgia’s vulnerable populations gain access to critical treatment and services.