The University of Georgia Parents Leadership Council is now accepting grant applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. Campus groups dedicated to enriching the undergraduate experience are encouraged to apply for funding that supports scholarships, student initiatives and essential resources that enhance student life.

Each year, PLC grants empower UGA schools, colleges, departments and registered student organizations to launch impactful programs and meet critical student needs. Applications are now open through two distinct pathways: one for university units and another for student organizations via UGA Student Affairs’ Involvement Network.

Applications are reviewed by the PLC Grants Committee, a group of nearly 100 members, over a three-week period. Final funding decisions will be made in early February. Recipients will be required to show meaningful and measurable impact on student life at UGA.

Last year, the PLC raised a record-breaking $1.5 million to benefit 142 student organizations and campus programs, like the Sunshine Fund, an initiative geared toward improving UGA students’ mental well-being.

“To me, the Sunshine Fund is material proof of our shift toward wellness and caring for one another,” said recent graduate Sean Glennon. “Anytime I think of the Sunshine Fund, I’m reminded that we have a community that truly values supporting each other and is willing to give to make that happen.”

The UGA School of Medicine (SOM) also received support from PLC to help fund scholarships for medical students, a group that typically graduates with an average of more than $200,000 in student debt, which acts as a significant hurdle for future physicians in Georgia. The PLC grant funding to SOM is a step toward alleviating this financial burden and ensuring UGA has the resources to recruit top-tier UGA medical students.

“Having strong student financial aid to offer will significantly enhance our efforts to bring an exceptional first class to Athens,” said Dr. Shelley Nuss, founding dean for the UGA School of Medicine. “By helping to offset the costs of a medical degree, we can incentivize the best medical students to become Bulldogs.”

Since its founding in 2012, the PLC has grown to include more than 400 families and has awarded nearly $8.5 million to student programs, scholarship funds and other undergraduate student resources across campus. To apply for a PLC grant and view the complete list of guidelines, visit give.uga.edu/parents/#grants.

The deadline to apply for funding is Oct. 31. Late applications will not be accepted.

For more information, email the Office of Parent Giving at [email protected].