If you’re running a women’s shelter or domestic violence nonprofit in Georgia, finding reliable funding is critical for keeping doors open and programs running. Luckily, several foundations and corporations offer grants to support your mission in 2025, from emergency shelter upgrades to survivor empowerment programs.

Bookmark this page and revisit each year, as we plan to update it with new opportunities and deadlines annually!

Below is a list of key grant opportunities for Georgia organizations, including deadlines, amounts, and links to learn more. Return to this guide as you plan your funding strategy!

Grant Opportunities for 2025

Mary Kay Ash Foundation Domestic Violence Shelter Grants

• Who can apply? Emergency domestic violence shelters (must have a physical shelter) offering innovative, life-saving services to women seeking safety from abuse.
• How much? $20,000 grants; at least one grant per state, but you can’t win two years in a row.
• When? Annual. Applications open Jan 1 and close Apr 30 each year.
• Learn more & apply

When Georgia Smiled Foundation

• Who can apply? U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations addressing domestic violence and sexual assault, including shelters and survivor programs.
• What do they fund? Prevention, expansion of services, and facility upgrades that impact survivors’ lives.
• How much? Average grant size $10,000–$20,000.
• When? Rolling applications (apply any time).
• Learn more & apply

Mary Allen Lindsey Branan Foundation Grants

• Who can apply? Nonprofits serving people facing suffering — like disaster victims, the sick, orphans, or the helpless. Shelters for domestic violence survivors are eligible.
• How much? Varies.
• When? Annual deadlines March 1 and September 1.
• Learn more & apply

Walmart Spark Good Local Community Grants

• Who can apply? 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, or government entities serving local communities near Walmart/Sam’s Club locations. Shelters fit under “health and human services.”
• How much? Up to $5,000 per grant (one active grant per organization at a time).
• When? Applications are accepted quarterly — deadlines are April 15, July 15, October 15, and December 31, 2025.
• Learn more & apply

Costco Wholesale Charitable Grants

• Who can apply? 501(c)(3) nonprofits focusing on children, education, or health/human services (this includes shelters).
• How much? Typically up to 10% of your project’s budget.
• When? Rolling applications — apply anytime.
• Learn more & apply

TJX Foundation

• Who can apply? Nonprofits helping vulnerable families and children (shelters, food/clothing programs, afterschool and job training for at-risk youth, or domestic violence safety/prevention). Your program must operate within 15 miles of a TJX store (TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra).
• How much? Typical grants for shelters are $10,000–$25,000.
• When? Letters of Inquiry accepted nationwide from Feb 3–Oct 31, on a rolling basis.
• Learn more & apply

Bank of America Charitable Foundation

• Who can apply? Nonprofits focused on basic needs (food, shelter, emergency support) or stable housing.
• How much? Awards vary by market; $25,000–$50,000 is common (one grant per org per year).
• When? Two deadlines:
  • Basic Needs & Income: Feb 3–Mar 3, 2025
  • Stable Housing & Empowering Communities: May 19–Jun 30, 2025
• Learn more & apply

Allstate Foundation – Relationship Abuse Financial-Empowerment Grants

• Who can apply? State domestic violence coalitions or larger shelters providing financial-empowerment programs for survivors.
• How much? Up to $50,000.
• When? RFP released each July; applications due in August.
• Learn more & apply

Tips for a Successful Grant Application

1. Be Specific About Impact:
   Describe exactly how your shelter or program will use the grant funds and what difference it will make for survivors in your community. Numbers help! (Example: “This funding will provide 120 additional bed-nights and meals for survivors.”)

2. Check Eligibility Carefully:
   Read the guidelines for each grant. Some require a physical shelter, some prefer specific counties, and some (like TJX) require you to be near a store.

3. Tell Your Story:
   Share a real (anonymous) story of a survivor helped by your organization. Funders connect to the people behind the numbers.

4. Get Letters of Support:
   If you have strong partners (other nonprofits, local agencies, or former clients), ask for letters of support to include with your application.

5. Keep Trying:
   If you don’t get a grant this year, don’t get discouraged! Use any feedback to improve your next application and keep building relationships with funders.