Higher Education Grant Funders in Georgia
1042 foundations with a documented higher education focus have made grants to Georgia nonprofits in recent years, together directing $3.2B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 1042 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active higher education funders in Georgia
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Georgia giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Georgia Foundation | Georgia | $682.2M | 13 | 2025 |
| 2 | University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc | Georgia | $614.5M | 3 | 2020 |
| 3 | Georgia Tech Foundation Inc | Georgia | $536.8M | 12 | 2024 |
| 4 | Augusta University Research Institute | Georgia | $459.6M | 6 | 2025 |
| 5 | United Negro College Fund Inc | District of Columbia | $71.4M | 35 | 2025 |
| 6 | Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | Georgia | $55.3M | 120 | 2024 |
| 7 | Georgia State University Foundation Inc | Georgia | $47.6M | 6 | 2024 |
| 8 | Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc | Georgia | $45.9M | 5 | 2023 |
| 9 | Georgia State University Athletic | Georgia | $34.5M | 5 | 2024 |
| 10 | University of North Georgia | Georgia | $33.5M | 6 | 2025 |
| 11 | Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Inc | Georgia | $31.5M | 7 | 2024 |
| 12 | Kennesaw State University | Georgia | $28.9M | 18 | 2024 |
| 13 | Pickett & Hatcher Educational Fund Inc | Georgia | $28.8M | 6 | 2025 |
| 14 | Georgia Southern University Athletic | Georgia | $25.3M | 8 | 2025 |
| 15 | Srcco | North Carolina | $23.9M | 4 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest higher education funders in Georgia — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 1042 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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