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 HistoryImpact ReportsApply for a Grant
Grant RecipientParishPurposeTotal AwardedYearProgram Area(s)Funding TypeGrant Awarded
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
Calvary Refuge CenterSt. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church

purchase mattresses, washer, and dryer for new building

8,0002017HomelessnessCapitalGeneral Grant
Cathedral of St. PhilipCathedral of St. Philip

transportation costs for guests of the 2017 Homeless Requiem

4,5002017HomelessnessOperating SupportSmall Acts of Charity
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
Crossroads Community MinistriesSt. Luke's Episcopal Church (Atlanta)

start-up funding for the Crossroads Connect job readiness program

20,0002017HomelessnessCapacity BuildingGeneral Grant
Crossroads Community MinistriesSt. Luke's Episcopal Church (Atlanta)

renovate office space and Clyde’s Kitchen

15,0002021HomelessnessCapitalGeneral Grant
Family Promise of AthensEmmanuel Episcopal Church

finish constructing a home for transitional housing

30,0002025Generational Poverty, HomelessnessCapitalGeneral Grant
Family Promise of Hall CountyGrace Episcopal Church

completing renovations for Phase 2 of the Homestead

25,0002023HomelessnessCapitalGeneral Grant
Family Promise of White and HabershamChurch of the Resurrection

challenge grant for equipment and materials for ongoing community engagement

8,2922020HomelessnessCapacity BuildingGeneral Grant
Gateway Domestic Violence CenterGrace Episcopal Church

capital campaign contribution to build a new shelter building

25,0002020Homelessness, Human TraffickingCapitalGeneral Grant
Habitat for Humanity - Pickens CountyChurch of the Holy Family

challenge grant for developing the infrastructure of Phase 2 of New Hope Acres subdivision

25,0002022Generational Poverty, HomelessnessCapital, Challenge GrantGeneral Grant
Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro AtlantaSt. Catherine's Episcopal Church

challenge grant to support home construction with the Cobb Interfaith Habitat Coalition

Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta

5,0002018HomelessnessChallenge Grant, Operating SupportSmall Acts of Charity
HomeStretchSt. David's Episcopal Church

housing a family for a year in the Supportive Housing Program

10,0002017HomelessnessOperating SupportGeneral Grant
Impact West GASt. Margaret's Episcopal Church

renovating building for county’s first homeless shelter

15,0002023HomelessnessCapitalGeneral Grant
Intown CaresCathedral of St. Philip

implement a database to provide efficient programming and reporting

15,0002021Homelessness, HungerCapacity 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
MUST MinistriesSt. Catherine's Episcopal Church

purchase heavy equipment for food distribution center, including a pallet racking system and a cardboard bailer

20,0002022Homelessness, HungerCapitalHunger Walk Run
Nicholas HouseSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church

case management services for Homeless to Homes (H2H) program

15,0002017HomelessnessOperating SupportGeneral 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 BuildingGeneral Grant
St. David's Episcopal ChurchSt. David's Episcopal Church

renovate home for transitional housing facility in partnership with Family Promise of North Fulton/Dekalb

25,0002024HomelessnessCapitalGeneral Grant
St. Edward's Episcopal ChurchSt. Edward's Episcopal Church

renovate single family home on church property for use with Family Promise of Gwinnett

20,0002021HomelessnessCapitalGeneral Grant
The Drake HouseSt. David's Episcopal Church

renovate affordable housing units for program graduate housing

19,0002018HomelessnessCapitalGeneral Grant
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
The Friendship Center at Holy ComforterSt. Martin in the Fields

purchase a new van

40,0002022HomelessnessCapitalGeneral Grant
William S. Davies Homeless ShelterSt. Peter's Episcopal Church

renovation/expansion of shower and laundry facilities at Community Kitchen

21,1082020HomelessnessCapitalGeneral 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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