Max Funding
Varies
Application Due Date
Feb 15, 2026
Funder Details:
Funder Type:
Corporate
Funding Frequency:
Triannual Cycles
Use of Funds:
Programs/Projects, Capital Funding, Capacity Building
Funding Duration:
One-Year Grant
Application Type
Full Application
Eligibility:
✅ 501(c)(3) Organizations
Program Areas:
Conservation, Environment, Health, Human Services, Wildlife Habitat, Early Childhood, Literacy, Children, Education, Disabilities, Cancer, Healthcare, Housing, Food Security
Locations:
Georgia
About The Grant
The James M. Cox Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that are addressing the most pressing issues facing people and the environment in our communities.
We concentrate support within our four focus areas:
Biodiversity, conservation and environment
Early childhood education (birth to 5 years)
Health
Empowering individuals and families
Our grants DO support:
Capital campaigns: building construction, renovation or equipment
Program expansion
Capacity-building efforts
Special projects
Successful grant applicants share these characteristics:
Strong executive and volunteer leadership
Track record of sustainable operations
Broad base of financial support
Proven program effectiveness
Requirements
Organizations must be located in the United States where Cox Enterprises or one of its subsidiaries operates a business.
Organizations must be federally tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code with non-private foundation status or an equivalent government entity under section 170 (c)(1).
Organizations located outside of the greater metro Atlanta area must have a letter of endorsement from a regional manager or equivalent leader at the local Cox business. This letter of endorsement must be submitted with the application. It is essential for any organization submitting a grant request to have an existing, meaningful relationship with a Cox business in their location.
Grantor Information:
Restrictions:
Restricted