Georgia Rehabilitation Institute Incorporated
Georgia Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. (GRI) is an Augusta, GA-based foundation funding programs that improve independence for people with physical disabilities, including accessible housing, transportation, employment, adaptive sports and cultural access. The site provides organizational information, board/staff listings, and a downloadable grant application and guidelines.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Georgia-based or regionally active nonprofit focused on improving independence for people with physical disabilities — e.g., accessible housing, transportation, adaptive sports, inclusive recreation, or employment programs — with capacity to manage mid-size capital or operational grants.
Good Fit
- • Located in Augusta or elsewhere in Georgia (regional presence).
- • Programs that expand accessibility (housing, transit, playgrounds, therapy pools, adaptive sports).
- • Capacity to manage capital projects or multi-year operational support.
- • Existing relationships or local credibility with community leaders or prior grantees.
- • Project budgets in the mid-five-figure to low-six-figure range.
Geography
Observed grants were concentrated in two states with a strong bias toward Georgia (about 78% of dollars to the home state), indicating a state/regional footprint rather than a national reach.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 21 distinct recipients across charities and government entities spanning housing, arts, recreation, health, and youth services; while the top five recipients captured a large share, many independent organizations were funded.
New Applicants
The foundation funded eight new recipients in the latest year and posts application materials on its website, but it also declares funding is by preselection only, producing mixed evidence about whether an unfamiliar applicant can reliably enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
