Forever Pink Foundation Offers Grants For DeKalb Nonprofits

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — DeKalb County nonprofits can apply for grants to help them amid the ongoing struggles due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Forever Pink Foundation — a nonprofit affiliate of the Lambda Epsilon Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in DeKalb County — is requesting letters of interest from local nonprofit organizations to be considered for grants this year.

The foundation works to aid organizations who support and uplift underserved communities in DeKalb and other metro Atlanta communities, according to a press release. Requests that focus on education, family, economics, health, social and environmental issues are "of special interest to the Foundation," the release said.

The maximum grant award per project is $5,000, and the deadline to submit a letter of interest is April 1.

“We understand that nonprofits are experiencing challenges during these uncertain times so the foundation is doubling down on its efforts to support local organizations,” said Yatonya Cody Oliver, president of the Forever Pink Foundation, in the release. “Partnerships are essential to making the good deeds of nonprofits possible. We’ve become even more intentional about supporting organizations whose missions are aligned with ours.”

Each year, the foundation partners with local organizations to provide grants for its programming. Previous grant recipients include:

• DeKalb for Seniors
• Greenforest Academy
• Gregg's Pantry
• ERIC (Educational Resources Informed Choices)
• Carrie's Closet
• New Life Community Center
• Eric R. Beverly Foundation

Those interested in learning more or applying can do so here.