Atlanta Pride has announced the recipients of the 2026 Pride Across the Peach State grant.
Since 2024, the grant initiative has supported Pride organizations across Georgia to help them expand their reach and impact. To date, the Pride Across the Peach State grant has award $90,000 in grants to 16 different Pride organizations across Georgia.
“Pride Across the Peach State is about ensuring LGBTQ+ communities across every part of Georgia have the support and visibility they deserve,” Chris McCain, the Executive Director of Atlanta Pride, said in a press release. “Over the past two grant cycles, we’ve seen these investments help local Pride organizations create incredible programming, expand outreach efforts, and build stronger, more connected communities throughout the state. This initiative continues to demonstrate the power of supporting grassroots Pride celebrations and organizations beyond metro Atlanta, and we’re proud to stand alongside this year’s grantees as they continue that important work across Georgia.”
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This year, Atlanta Pride is awarding $40,000 in grant funding to 12 organizations across Georgia:
Athens Pride: June 6
Atlanta Black Pride: September 2-7
Boro Pride Festival: October 3
Carrollton Pride: October 3
Equality Fest: September 12
Gwinnett Pride Festival: June 13
Macon Pride Festival: September 25-28
PrideLake Festival: September 12
Rome Georgia Pride Festival: June 26-28
Savannah Pride Festival: October 24
Smyrna Pride Festival: June 13
Southern Fried Queer Pride: June 22-28
More information about the 2026 Pride Across the Peach State grant recipients can be found on Atlanta Pride’s website.
