The Sapelo Project

03/04/2026

⏰ Grant Deadline Approaching - Don’t Miss Out

The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor (GGCHC) Subgrant Program is now accepting applications for Q1 funding! This program is dedicated to supporting initiatives that preserve, promote, and protect the unique heritage of the Gullah Geechee people. We encourage community-driven projects in alignment with our mission, from cultural preservation to education, community development, environmental stewardship, and celebrations of Gullah Geechee culture.

✅ Who’s Eligible? Organizations such as nonprofits, tribal entities, educational institutions, and government agencies dedicated to the Gullah Geechee heritage are welcome to apply. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to our mission and meet the 1:1 match requirement.

🔑Key Grant Information:
• Categories We Fund: Cultural preservation, public education, community development, environmental stewardship, and cultural celebrations.

• Match Requirement: A 1:1 match is needed. You can meet this with cash contributions, volunteer time (valued at $34/hour), or in-kind donations.

‼️Important Dates: Applications for Round One Grants: Open February 2, 2026 through March 7, 2026. Application portal will close at midnight.

Notice of Awards: By March 31, 2026.

🖥 How to Apply:
Make sure to review our guidelines!

APPLY HERE: https://gullahgeecheecorridor.org/grants-sponsorships/

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📧 Questions about the match requirement, reach out to [email protected]

Don’t miss this opportunity to make a lasting impact on the Gullah Geechee community! 🌍

01/22/2026

McIntosh County has spent over $500,000 defending its 2023 rezoning of Hogg Hummock, a Gullah Geechee community on Sapelo Island, which is the subject of a referendum to repeal the ordinance that allowed larger houses to be built in the area.

01/22/2026

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 Good morning! We have results today from Tuesday's special election about rezoning in McIntosh County. We also have an update on

01/22/2026

Voters repeal Sapelo rezoning by 5 to 1 margin in special election the county tried to thwart in court.

01/22/2026

Black landowners from a Georgia island community founded by freed slaves have won their latest property dispute with local officials at the ballot box. Voters in coastal McIntosh County approved a...

01/19/2026

Back in 2012 Hogg Hummock, Sapelo Island, GA was in a significant fight over astronomically high assessed property values. Gubernatorial Candidate Mike Thurmond, came to the aid of our community to not only lead the fight alongside the community, but also would find Jeffrey A George of KLM Property Tax Solutions to lead that fight alongside our community also.
For a significant period of time it was just Michael Thurmond with his briefcase and laptop to hold off the opposing forces that were trying to displace us from our community until he connected the community with Jeff George of KLM.
I'm forever grateful for the work he has always done to protect our community. 💪🏾🔥

Residents of Sapelo Island, many of whom are descendants of slaves, objected after their taxes rose by as much as 1,000 percent.