Community Mission Fund

Keeping the future of agriculture bright in Georgia

AgGeorgia is committed to strengthening agriculture, farm families, and rural communities across Georgia. Through the AgGeorgia Community Mission Fund, we invest in organizations that share our dedication to preserving and advancing the future of agriculture in the communities we serve. 

About the Community Mission Fund

AgGeorgia has allocated $50,000 for the 2026 funding cycle, providing grants of up to $5,000 per organization to support eligible non-profit organizations. These grants are designed to fund projects that promote agriculture, enhance rural quality of life, and build strong community partnerships throughout our service area.

Mission: To build strong partnerships and alliances by leveraging available resources to preserve and promote farmers, farm families, and rural communities.

Objectives: Invest in the future of agriculture in Georgia and enhance and positively impact the quality of life in rural communities.

Priority Funding Areas

While all eligible projects aligned with our mission will be considered, priority may be given to initiatives that:

• Promote agricultural education and awareness
• Support Veteran & Underserved Farmers
• Strengthen rural communities

Grant Details

• Maximum award: $5,000 per organization per year
• One grant per organization annually

Eligibility Considerations
To be eligible for funding:

• Organizations must be non-profit entities (individuals and private farms are not eligible)
• Projects must serve communities within the 79 counties where AgGeorgia Farm Credit conducts business
• Proposed projects must align with the mission and objectives of the Community Mission Fund

Application Process
The Community Mission Fund operates on an application-based grant system.

Applicants must:

• Submit a completed online application
• Include a project description detailing how grant funds will be used
• Upload a current W-9 form

Please ensure all required fields and attachments are completed prior to submission.

Funding Cycle & Timeline

• Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
• Review & Award Period: Third Quarter of 2026

For questions regarding the Community Mission Fund or application process, please contact: Jessica Bassett, Marketing Specialist, at Marketing@aggeorgia.com or by phone at 800-768-3276 x 630.

2025 Community Mission Fund Winners

Boys and Girls Clubs of North Georgia (Chattooga)
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Cook County (Cook)
Dodge County School Nutrition (Dodge)
Four E Youth (Wilkes)
Georgia Foundation for Ag Mobile Classroom (All)
Georgia Mountains Farmers Network (Banks)
HALO Group (Houston)
Paulding County Extension 4-H (Paulding)
Pulaski County FD (Pulaski) 
Shaome Cooperative (Bibb)
Warren County Extension/4-H (Warren)

2024 Community Mission Fund Winners

Ben Hill County 4-H Club (Ben Hill)
Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County (Jackson)
Byromville Community Food Pantry (Dooly)
Comfort Farms (Baldwin)
C-Qul (Bibb)
Doc’s Healing Hives and Honey (Fannin)
Georgia Envirothon (Clarke)
Hero Agriculture (Baldwin)
Hickory Log Personal Care Home (Bartow)
Sacred Roots Farm (Hall)
Teloga Volunteer Fire Department (Chattooga)
Thomson Middle School FFA (Houston)

2023 Community Mission Fund Winners

Adairsville High School FFA (Bartow County) 
Colquitt Christian Academy (Colquitt County) 
Crisp County Young Farmers (Crisp County)
Emmanuel University (Franklin County) 
Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School FFA (Catoosa County)
North Georgia Equine-n-Motion (Forsyth County)
Southeast FFA Chapter (Whitfield County) 
STUDIO FARMER, Inc. (Richmond County) 
TJ Elder Middle School (Washington County)
The Westfield School (Houston County)
Turner Middle School (Turner County)
Vienna Fire Department (Dooly County)

*Click on the links for the winners to read more about each project.