Fulton County, Georgia – Fulton County is putting more than $5.3 million behind local nonprofit programs that provide direct help to residents, from children and families to seniors, veterans and people facing homelessness.
The funding, totaling $5,363,958, follows recommendations from the Fulton County Community Services Program Evaluation Committee. The money will go to nonprofit partners that deliver essential services across the county, continuing a model that has become a major part of Fulton County’s community support system.
Since 2016, Fulton County has invested almost $58 million in County General Funds through the Community Services Program model. That long-running investment has helped build partnerships with organizations working close to residents, often in areas where the need is immediate and personal.
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For 2026, 153 nonprofit partners have been awarded contracts through the program. Their work will focus on seven service categories: Children and Youth Services, Disabilities, Economic Stability/Poverty, Health and Wellness, Homelessness, Senior Services and Veterans Housing Programs.
The largest portion of the new funding will go toward children and youth services, with $2 million set aside for programs serving young people. Another $298,000 will support services for people with disabilities.
Programs focused on economic stability and poverty will receive $831,000, the same amount allocated to homelessness services. Health and wellness programs will receive $681,000, while senior services will receive $447,000. Veterans housing programs will receive $250,000.
Together, the funding reflects a broad approach: helping residents before challenges become crises, supporting families already under pressure and strengthening organizations that work directly in the community.
“The financial support that we receive from the Fulton County Board of Commissioners will dramatically improve the quality of life of Fulton County constituents,” said Stan Wilson, Director, Fulton County Community Development.
“The Fulton County Board of Commissioners’ continued support of the Community Services Program is a blessing to the community.”
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The awards also show how Fulton County is continuing to use public dollars to support local service networks rather than relying on one single solution. By funding nonprofits across different areas of need, the county is aiming to reach residents at different stages of life and in different circumstances.
With the 2026 contracts now awarded, the next step moves to the nonprofit partners themselves, whose work will turn the county’s investment into food, shelter, stability, care, guidance and support for Fulton County residents.
