On Thursday, May 30, the Coastal Georgia Foundation took about 35 downtown Brunswick stakeholders (business owners, developers, residents and public officials) on a full-day field trip to Macon, Ga. where the group heard from community leaders about the planning and execution of Macon’s successful revitalization effort. Some of the key points from Macon included 1) their focus on attracting residents downtown, 2) their collaborative work to achieve a unified vision for the downtown area and 3) thinking big but working in a clearly defined area (one block at a time) with smaller, achievable successes.
The Coastal Georgia Foundation awarded the Halsey Family Scholarship this past Tuesday to two very deserving graduating seniors from Camden County High School, Autumn Coughlin and Bryce Sawyer. The scholarship was established by Jack and Sandy Halsey and recognizes students from Camden County pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in either a Biological or Physical Sciences field or pursuing the Music or Music Education field. The $4,000-per-year award is in recognition of the significant influence that both science and music education and research had on both of the Halseys’ lives.
On May 9, Stephan Young graduated from the University of West Georgia, becoming the first Correll Scholar to do so in the program’s history. Founded in 2015 by A.D “Pete” and Ada Lee Correll, the Correll Scholars Program provides scholarships to talented Glynn County high school graduates who are members of the Elizabeth F. Correll Teen Center and are pursuing a post-secondary degree through one of Georgia’s public academic or technical colleges. The scholarship is managed by the Coastal Georgia Foundation.
With deep sorrow, we share the news of the passing of Coastal Georgia Foundation Board member Ellen Fleming. Ellen served the Foundation for over six years with compassion, thoughtfulness and leadership.
Her funeral will take place at St. Simons Presbyterian Church on Sunday, May 12, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has collaborated to create the Frederica Academy Ellen Fleming Memorial Fund for those who want to express their sympathy. Gifts may also be made to the St. Simons Presbyterian Church in Ellen's memory.
Click here to read a front-page article which appeared in the Brunswick News about Ellen's extraordinary life and service to our community.
Click here for a full length video of Ryan Gravel's presentation to our community on March 21.
The Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation (CCGF) is pleased to announce its 2025 William Bernard McCloud Community Impact Award. The application cycle opens on June 2, 2025 and closes on July 2, 2025. Awards will be announced in mid-October. Funding for this competitive award is made possible through the Foundation’s Community Impact Fund, supported by the Foundation and its stakeholders.
Eligibility
The purpose of this award is to provide Operational Support to 501(c)3 organizations serving Camden, Glynn, and McIntosh Counties. Only one proposal may be submitted per organization. Applicants may request up to $12,500 in funding.
The Guidelines and Rubric for this year's award are linked below.
2025 Application Guidelines
2025 Grading Rubric
Important Dates:
- May 19, 2025: Award Application Guidelines and Grading Rubric Posted Online
- May 21, 2025: Optional Virtual Information Session
- Please RSVP by emailing: mwolven@coastalgeorgiafoundation.org
- June 2, 2025: Application Portal Opens
- July 2, 2025: Application Poral Closes
- July – August 2025: Application Review and Due Diligence
- September: Interview Stage Opens for Second-Round Candidates
- October: Awards Announced
Looking for more information? Please refer to the attached FAQ sheet.
In 2021, The Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation (CCGF) invested more than $3.9 million in grants throughout Camden, Glynn, and McIntosh counties. From our founding in 2005 through 2021, CCGF has distributed over $22.5 million in grants across a broad range of programs, services, and opportunities. Our investment in hundreds of nonprofits in our area strengthens and underscores our mission to build a better community. The images below highlight our activity through the end of 2021:
