Emergency Grants

About this program

The DeKalb County Community Foundation offers Emergency Grants to provide rapid financial support to nonprofit and public sector organizations facing urgent funding needs due to unforeseen events that disrupt essential services. Grant amounts typically range from $250 to $2,000, with decisions made within two weeks of application submission. Eligibility is open to nonprofit and public sector organizations, with preference given to those with 501(c)(3) status recognized by the IRS. Applications must address disruptions caused by unforeseen events, excluding routine maintenance or planned capital equipment replacement.