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 2024 Community Impact Application portal will be open from May 30, 2024 to 11:59 p.m. on June 15, 2024.
Submit your 2024 Community Impact Award Application Here
Please review the below Guidelines and Rubric prior to submitting your application.
2024 Community Impact Award Guidelines & Exhibits
The Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation (CCGF) is pleased to announce the opening of its competitive 2024 Community Impact Award cycle. The purpose of this award is to provide Operational Support to 501(c)3 organizations located in and serving Camden, Glynn, and McIntosh Counties. The online application period begins May 30th, proposals are due June 15th, and awards will be announced in mid-October. Applications must be submitted online.
The competitive Community Impact Award cycle has undergone a few changes for 2024. Instead of focusing on one or two areas of interest, the Foundation will accept funding requests for up to $10,000 per organization for Operational Support. Additionally, in effort to increase transparency and make the process more equitable for our non-profits across Camden, Glynn, and McIntosh Counties, detailed grant application guidelines and a rubric were created through thoughtful contemplation with CCGF’s Community Impact Committee. The guidelines and rubric for the revised application process can be accessed below.
Important Dates:
- May 15th - Award Cycle Guidelines & Grading Rubric Available Online
- May 22nd - Optional virtual info session
- A recording of the session can be found here: 2024 Community Impact Cycle Info Session
- May 30th: Online Application Portal Opens
- June 15th: Online Application Portal Closes
- July: Application review and due diligence
- August - September: Interviews with second round candidates
- October: Awards Announced
Questions? Please contact:info@coastalgeorgiafoundation.org; (912) 268-4442; P.O. Box 2463, Brunswick, GA 31521
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:
The Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation (CCGF) is a tax-exempt public foundation created by, and for, the people of Camden, Glynn, and McIntosh counties. Community foundations enable people with philanthropic interests to easily and effectively support those interests.
The room was full on January 22 at the "Rising Sea Level Predictions: What They Might Mean for Glynn County" event. Thank you to our panelists: Kim Cobb and Russ Clark, Jill Gambill, Jennifer Kline, Jimmy Junkin, Charles Ezelle and Mason Waters. These experts provided scientific information as well as perspective on interpreting, understanding and utilizing the data.