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Max Funding
Varies
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Due Date
Oct 15, 2026
Application Type
Full Application
FUNDER DETAILS
FUNDER TYPE
Corporate
FUNDING FREQUENCY
Triannual Cycles
FUNDING DURATION
One-Year Grant
USE OF FUNDS
Programs/Projects, Capital Funding, Capacity Building
RESTRICTIONS
Restricted
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
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
About The Grant
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.
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FOUNDATION NAME
James M. Cox Foundation
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FUNDER TYPE
Corporate
CONTACT
Email: coxfoundation@coxinc.com