April 2026 Charitable Giving

Georgia Power Foundation – Workforce for Georgia Grant Program (2026)

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Up to $50,000 for Career & Technical Education Programs in Georgia Schools

The Workforce for Georgia Grant Program, funded by the Georgia Power Foundation, supports schools and school districts in Georgia working to strengthen Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs. The program invests in initiatives that align high school education with workforce needs in local communities.

Since launching in 2020, the program has awarded more than $2 million to schools and College & Career Academies across Georgia. In 2026, the Georgia Power Foundation will award up to $1 million in grants, with individual awards of up to $50,000.

Organization: Georgia Power Foundation
Support Type: Corporate foundation grants
Geographic Focus: Georgia

About the Funder

Georgia Power supports community development and workforce readiness through the Georgia Power Foundation. The foundation partners with educational institutions to help prepare students for high-demand careers and strengthen connections between schools and local industries.

The Workforce for Georgia Grant Program is administered in partnership with the Georgia Foundation for Public Education to support innovative career education programs across the state.

What This Program Supports

The Workforce for Georgia Grant Program funds projects that help schools develop or expand career pathways aligned with local workforce needs.

Eligible uses of funding include:

Career Pathway Development

Launching new career pathway programs
Expanding existing CTAE programs
Developing curriculum aligned with workforce needs

Program Infrastructure

Purchasing equipment, software, or technology needed to support career programs
Covering startup costs for new pathways

Workforce Alignment

Aligning career programs with local business and industry demand
Strengthening partnerships between schools and employers

Professional Development

Training or certification opportunities for instructors
Professional learning to support workforce-focused education

Programs should demonstrate how they will prepare students to enter the workforce after graduation or pursue further career education.

Funding Amounts

💰 Up to $50,000 per grant
💰 Total funding available: Up to $1,000,000 statewide

Grant funds may be used over a 12-month period following the award.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include:

Public schools in Georgia
Georgia school districts with CTAE programs
College & Career Academies (CCA)

Applicants must be:

District-level staff overseeing CTAE programs, or
School administrators, principals, or instructional coaches

Important eligibility rules:

Private schools are not eligible
Only one application per individual school
Multiple applications may be submitted by a school district if from different schools

Timeline

📅 Application Opens: March 12, 2026
📅 Optional Applicant Webinar: March 18, 2026 (10:00 AM)
📅 Application Deadline: April 14, 2026 (11:59 PM)
📅 Grant Awards Announced: Late May 2026

Applicants are encouraged to review the application questions in advance and prepare program details before submitting.

Grant Expectations

Grant recipients will be required to:

Sign a grant agreement prior to receiving funds
Use funds within 12 months of the award date
Submit mid-year and final evaluation reports
Distribute a student survey provided by the Georgia Foundation for Public Education
Participate in a virtual or in-person site visit in Spring 2027
Acknowledge the Georgia Power Foundation in communications and media

Application Components

The application includes several sections designed to evaluate program readiness and impact, including:

Project description and program goals
Local workforce need and labor market alignment
Program inputs and activities
Expected outputs and number of students served
Goals and evaluation plan
Project budget and funding request

Bonus consideration may be given to applicants that:

Serve rural counties with fewer than 35,000 residents
Serve schools with 75% or more economically disadvantaged students
Have not previously received Workforce for Georgia funding

Application Process

Applicants must submit their proposal through the online grant portal.

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.georgiapower.com/our-impact/community/giving-back/about-grants/workforce-development-grant.html

For questions about the program:

Jaclyn Colona, Georgia Foundation for Public Education
Amy Hall, Georgia Power Foundation

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This grant program is ideal for:

Georgia public schools seeking to launch or expand career pathway programs
Districts working to align education programs with local workforce needs
College & Career Academies building stronger industry partnerships
Schools seeking funding for career training equipment, technology, or curriculum

Because grants can support both new pathway development and expansion of existing CTAE programs, the program provides flexible funding for schools looking to strengthen workforce preparation programs.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Competitive RFP
Grant Size: Up to $50,000
Best Suited For: Georgia public schools, districts, and College & Career Academies offering CTAE programs

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