What is GA 100?
GA 100 is a pitch-build campaign created by the Atlanta United Community Fund (AUCF) to build up to 100 mini-pitches in underserved communities across Georgia. Non-profit organizations seeking to create a mini-pitch or full-size soccer field are eligible to receive a matching grant up to $100,000. Launched in 2020, AUCF has awarded nearly awarded $5 million to Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) to lead the installation of the first 50 mini-pitches across the state. In 2023, AUCF increased its investment in the project when it invested an additional $3.36 million to construct an additional 30 mini-pitches, committing funding toward building or restoring up to 50 mini-pitches throughout the state.
What is AUCF?
The Atlanta United Community Fund is led by a committee of Blank Family of Businesses associates who inform funding priorities, evaluate grant applications, conduct site visits and monitor the impact of their grants. It strives to make the game of soccer accessible and inclusive for individuals across the state of Georgia through pitch-builds, equipment donations and facilitating programming. AUCF is an affiliated fund of The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation.
How many pitches have been built?
There are currently 40 pitches either completed or in-development, as of September 2025. For all 100 pitches, Atlanta United wants to physically be in the community to formally open the pitch, meeting the youth who will utilize the fields.
What is LISC’s involvement in GA 100?
LISC leads the identification process of finding local, nonprofit and community-based agencies wishing to build or refurbish mini-pitch fields at schools, neighborhood parks and other recreation spaces in under-resourced Georgia communities. The local organizations will receive financing and technical assistance to improve the quality and safety of mini-pitch fields in their communities. The organizations will then oversee the construction, maintenance and programming of the fields
Is there a specific area of focus for this project?
Atlanta United is looking to make an impact across the entire state. The club is excited to extend its reach beyond metro-Atlanta and build relationships in new communities. The hope is that by the end of this project, the Atlanta United Community Fund will have helped build pitches in underserved communities across the state
How does an organization apply for this grant?
Visit atlutd.com/ga100 and download the RFP (request for proposal) which will be submitted to and initially vetted by LISC.
What is the process of getting a grant approved?
To be eligible for a grant under the GA 100 initiative, projects must be sponsored by nonprofit community-based organizations 501(c)(3) or elementary, middle, or high schools. In addition, all organizations applying for funds must be located specifically and exclusively within the State of Georgia and serve under-resourced areas within the State. Members of the AUCF committee will then conduct site visits before selecting grant winners.
Why is growing the game important to Atlanta United?
Giving back to the community is one of the five pillars of the club. Atlanta United deeply believes that soccer should be used as a catalyst for positive change. While competing at the highest level on the pitch will always be a goal of the club, giving back to the community that supports us and growing the sport is something the club will always strive to do.