We are currently inviting organizations and community groups committed to expanding workforce opportunities and supporting families experiencing homelessness in the city of Forest Park, Ga to register for more information.
Together, we’re building a brighter future — one community at a time.
Building a Brighter Future Together Community Grants
United Way of Greater Atlanta is proud to launch — a community-driven initiative designed to invest directly in neighborhoods across our region through a collaborative, resident-led grantmaking process. This initiative empowers residents, youth, and business/community leaders to identify pressing challenges in their communities and co-create solutions. Building a Brighter Future Together Community Grants.
What You Need To Know
Funding Available: 2 one-year grant awards totaling $10,000.
Timeline: November 2025 – January 2026
Registration and Application Open: November 19 – December 10, 2025
Grant Notification: January 2026
Overview
Building a Brighter Future Together Community Grants puts community voice at the center of change. As part of United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Brighter Future Investment Priority Area portfolio, this initiative invests in neighborhoods by letting residents, youth, and local leaders lead the way — identifying challenges, shaping solutions, and guiding funding decisions. Our first iteration of grants will take place in Forest Park, GA.
Focused on building community resilience, this grantmaking model shifts power, uplifts lived experience and transforms both outlooks and outcomes. It’s not just funding — it’s a movement led by the people who know their communities best.
Housing
Supports housing efforts that create, maintain, or expand access to safe, stable, and affordable housing. Aligned with our mission to advance equitable housing access and prevent homelessness, this grant is a key step toward building a stronger, more resilient Forest Park.
Employment
Support workforce development services that improve employment outcomes for Forest Park residents — including youth, dislocated workers, and individuals facing barriers to employment.
Ideal efforts are programs that advance job readiness, skills training, job placement, and career growth, helping residents build pathways to economic stability and long-term success.
Registration Eligibility
Registrants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Be a registered nonprofit or a community-based organization with a registered fiscal sponsor.
- Operate within the city of Forest Park.
- Be governed by a Board of Advisors or similar body.
- Received input from community members or have individuals with lived experience as part of work staff.
Align with one or more of the four focus areas:
- Housing and Workforce Development
Grant Application Guidance
Contact Ebony Johnson, Senior Director – Brighter Future at grantee@unitedwayatlanta.org