We did it again! This round of grants let us distribute over $240,000 to Atlanta-area* groups, in memory of Horizons School and in service of our community. We are so proud to be part of each of these amazing projects — learn more about them by clicking through to their websites!
*(Okay, we can’t claim that Alaska is in the Atlanta area. But preserving Alaska’s wild lands on behalf of all Americans was a passion project for our Atlanta-area neighbors President Jimmy and Mrs. Rosalynn Carter, so we decided to stretch our definition a little.)
Americans for Alaska
Protecting Alaska’s iconic public lands and waters
ArtsXchange
Strengthening literacy & communication skills via the arts
Atlanta Area Friends of Folk Music
The Scots-Irish and Democracy in America
The Bakery Atlanta
Summer School for Artists 2026
Brave Trails
2027 Family Camp and Outreach
Cabbagetown Initiative
Joyce Brookshire Amphitheatre Construction
Dekalb Symphony Orchestra
DSO Fellowship Program
drawchange
Healing Through Art: Expanding Trauma-Informed Mental Health Support for Underserved Youth
Furkids
Furkids Rescue Squad
Georgia Innocence Project
Paid Internship Program
Hillside, Inc.
Connecting Communities
Learning In Color Corporation
“Paint-It-Forward”
North America World Literacy Foundation: USA Reads
Transforming metro Atlanta laundromats into vibrant, accessible learning hubs
oaksATL Community Development
OaksATL Community Event Series
Out Front Theatre Company
2026 – 2027 Apprentice Company
Toco Hills Community Alliance
Expanding food delivery to seniors & those with disabilities
SouthSide Empowerment Jamz
Engaging young people in the broader East Point community through music, mentorship, and education programming
South Atlanta Farms
Roots on the Farm
Refuge Coffee Inc
Workforce Development Program for Refugees
Raksha, Inc.
KHELA (Kids Healing, Empowered, Laughing, and Active)
Out of Hand Theater
Creative Kids Program
Raising Expectations
Voices for Change: A Youth Digital Storytelling Project