ECF grants don’t just fund projects—they transform communities.

Since its inception, ECF has donated more than $5.9 million to promote thriving and spiritually strong individuals, families, and communities.

The goal is not only to “move the needle” for communities in need but also to foster koinonia around mission and outreach within parishes and the Diocese. We invest deeply in sustainable ministries and partnerships, ensuring a measurable and lasting impact.

Grant RecipientParishPurposeTotal AwardedYearProgram Area(s)Funding TypeGrant Awarded
HOPE AtlantaChurch of the Good Shepherd

expansion of their SuperPack program which provides weekend food for hungry children

12,0002019HungerCapacity BuildingHunger Walk Run
Agape Youth & Family CenterSt. Anne's Episcopal Church

purchase of Social and Emotional Learning curriculum

10,0002020Generational PovertyCapacity BuildingGeneral Grant
Backpacks of LoveSt. Aidan's Episcopal Church

capacity building in areas of marketing/branding and tactical strategy (includes 15 consulting hours with ECF executive director)

5,0002019HungerCapacity BuildingSmall Acts of Charity
The Boyce L. Ansley SchoolSt. Luke's Episcopal Church (Atlanta)

initial hire of a Development Associate for long-term financial sustainability

50,0002019HomelessnessCapacity BuildingGeneral Grant
Central Outreach & Advocacy Center

expand ID and birth certificate services for people recently released from prison who are experiencing homelessness

10,0002017Criminal JusticeCapacity BuildingGeneral Grant
Church of the Common GroundSt. Luke's Episcopal Church (Atlanta)

start-up funding for Peer-to-Peer Pastoral Care and Connections initiative

5,0002017HomelessnessCapacity BuildingSmall Acts of Charity
Church of the Holy FamilyChurch of the Holy Family

land use study for 38+ acre campus to determine viability for a senior housing facility

5,0002017HomelessnessCapacity BuildingSmall Acts of Charity
Clubhouse AtlantaSt. Patrick's Episcopal Church

startup funding for equipment and materials for the Transitional Employment program

6,0002023Generational PovertyCapacity BuildingGeneral Grant
Commission on Human TraffickingEpiscopal Diocese of Atlanta

developing new curriculum and purchase equipment to implement curriculum across the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta

20,0002022Human TraffickingCapacity BuildingGeneral Grant
Crossroads Community MinistriesSt. Luke's Episcopal Church (Atlanta)

start-up funding for the Crossroads Connect job readiness program

20,0002017HomelessnessCapacity BuildingGeneral Grant
The DEO ClinicSt. Mark's Episcopal Church (Dalton)

bridge funding to provide mammograms

3,7202020Generational PovertyCapacity BuildingSmall Acts of Charity
El Refugio MinistrySt. Thomas Episcopal Church

one-year pilot funding for post-release program which will offer short-term accommodations for those released from detention with asylum (this grant was issued in two parts)

40,0002019, 2020Refugees & ImmigrantsCapacity BuildingGeneral Grant
Emmaus HouseEmmaus House Chapel

start-up funding for Parent Café program

25,0002017Generational PovertyCapacity BuildingGeneral Grant
Emmaus HouseEmmaus House Chapel

develop an extensive training program for The Road fellows

15,0002018Generational PovertyCapacity BuildingGeneral Grant
Family Promise of White and HabershamChurch of the Resurrection

challenge grant for equipment and materials for ongoing community engagement

8,2922020HomelessnessCapacity Building, Challenge / MatchingGeneral Grant
Georgia Interfaith Public Policy CenterEpiscopal Diocese of Atlanta

building a website and implementing a database

5,0002020AdvocacyCapacity BuildingSmall Acts of Charity
Intown CaresCathedral of St. Philip

implement a database to provide efficient programming and reporting

15,0002021Homelessness, HungerCapacity BuildingGeneral Grant
LaAmistadHoly Innocents' Episcopal Church

develop a marketing campaign to expand clients and volunteers for English as a Second Language (ESL) program

5,0002020Generational Poverty, Refugees & ImmigrantsCapacity BuildingSmall Acts of Charity
LaAmistadCathedral of St. Philip

expand after-school program at the Cathedral of St. Philip from 2 days to 4 days

20,0002024Generational PovertyCapacity BuildingGeneral Grant
Lost-n-Found YouthAll Saints Episcopal Church (Atlanta)

start-up funding for new Youth Drop-In Center in Midtown Atlanta to expand bed capacity

15,0002017HomelessnessCapacity BuildingGeneral Grant
New American PathwaysSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church

challenge grant for Workforce Learning Hub, specifically Canvas implementation, digital literacy curriculum, and related translation & interpretation services

New American Pathways

New American Pathways, in partnership with St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Atlanta, has received a challenge grant of $16,000 for their Digital Access, Credentialing, and Workforce Learning Hub. The hub will provide refugees and immigrants with the tools, training, and support needed to overcome challenges of digital literacy, limited English proficiency, and barriers to credential recognition. ECF will double match up to $8,000 raised by the St. Bartholomew’s congregation for a potential total impact of $24,000.

16,0002026Refugees & ImmigrantsCapacity Building, Challenge / MatchingGeneral Grant
Northeast Georgia CASASt. Matthias Episcopal Church

pilot initiatives to equip CASAs to provide trauma-informed care and support for children in foster care

21,5322024Criminal JusticeCapacity BuildingGeneral Grant
Path To ShineSt. Benedict's Episcopal Church

6 months part-time administrative support and executive fundraising training (this grant was issued in three parts)

30,9172018, 2019Generational PovertyCapacity BuildingGeneral Grant
Peachtree Road Farmers MarketCathedral of St. Philip

challenge grant for strategy work serving PRFM’s strategic reorientation

Peachtree Road Farmers Market

Peachtree Road Farmers Market, in partnership with the Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, has received a challenge grant of $11,000 to strategically explore ways to increase and highlight the Market’s efforts to address hunger and food insecurity, including increased visibility for programs like Rescued Crops to Feed Our Neighbors and Georgia Fresh 4 Less. ECF will double match up to $5,500 raised by the Cathedral’s congregation for a potential total impact of $16,500.

11,0002026HungerCapacity Building, Challenge / MatchingGeneral Grant
Rainbow VillageChrist Episcopal Church (Norcross)

implement Salesforce to track data for clients and alumni

Rainbow Village

Rainbow Village estimates ECF’s investment generates savings of over $600,000 per year for its client and program management systems.

17,8192018HomelessnessCapacity BuildingGeneral Grant
Rainbow VillageChrist Episcopal Church (Norcross)

engage consultant to evaluate THRIVE Alumni program; implement initial recommendations of consultant (this grant was issued in two parts)

Rainbow Village

Phase I: engage a dedicated consultant to evaluate the THRIVE Alumni program, develop performance measurement tools and systems to reduce recidivism, and identify a budget and funding sources for implementation
Phase II: capacity building funding to implement an additional social worker position as recommended by consultant from ECF’s Phase I grant

engaging a dedicated consultant to evaluate the THRIVE Alumni program, develop performance measurement tools and systems to reduce recidivism, and identify resources needed for implementation

This grant was issued in two parts.

capacity building funding to implement an additional social worker position as recommended by a dedicated consultant from ECF’s Phase I grant in 2022. ECF will provide a 1:1 match for new funds raised by Rainbow Village (up to $18,000). ECF hopes that this incentive will encourage others in the community to support increased community engagement for Rainbow Village

66,0002022, 2023HomelessnessCapacity Building, Challenge / MatchingGeneral Grant
Sandy Springs Mission

implement new adult education program for ESL and computer competency training

7,0002017Generational PovertyCapacity BuildingGeneral Grant
St. Clare's Episcopal ChurchSt. Clare's Episcopal Church

equipment and curriculum for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program

16,1002023Refugees & ImmigrantsCapacity Building, CapitalGeneral Grant
St. James' Episcopal Church (Marietta)St. James' Episcopal Church (Marietta)

develop long-term sustainable fundraising program for Wonderful Days Preschool for low-income families

10,5002021Generational PovertyCapacity BuildingGeneral Grant
St. Margaret's Episcopal ChurchSt. Margaret's Episcopal Church

startup funding for Loads of Love laundry ministry

5,0002018Generational PovertyCapacity BuildingSmall Acts of Charity
The Friendship Center at Holy ComforterChurch of the Holy Comforter

start-up costs for a third program day for the Center

20,0002018Homelessness, HungerCapacity BuildingGeneral Grant

ECF Impact Reports

ResourceDescriptionTopic
ECF Impact Report 2025A summary of accomplishments in 2025Our Impact
ECF Impact Report 2024A summary of accomplishments in 2024Our Impact
ECF Impact Report 2023A summary of accomplishments in 2023Our Impact
ECF Impact Report 2022A summary of accomplishments in 2022Our Impact
ECF Impact Report 2021A summary of accomplishments in 2021Our Impact
ECF Impact Report 2020A summary of accomplishments in 2020Our Impact
ECF Impact Report 2019A summary of accomplishments in 2019Our Impact
ECF Impact Report 2018A summary of accomplishments in 2018Our Impact
ECF Impact Report 2017A summary of accomplishments in 2017Our Impact
ECF Annual Report 2016A summary of accomplishments in 2016Our Impact
ECF Annual Report 2015A summary of accomplishments in 2015Our Impact
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