Out of Hand gets $100,000 Rebuild Grant from Tull Charitable Foundation

Out of Hand, an Atlanta nonprofit that uses theater and facilitated dialogue to advance social justice, won a $100,000 Rebuild Grant from the Tull Charitable Foundation. The money will help the organization replace lost public funding, expand revenue streams and keep community-based arts programs accessible across Metro Atlanta.

Why it matters: - The grant gives Out of Hand a cushion after losing Georgia Department of Public Health funding for its vaccine confidence program. - The award helps preserve low-cost or free arts programming for communities across Metro Atlanta. - The funding also supports a broader effort to build a more durable nonprofit business model in a tighter public funding environment.

What happened: - Out of Hand received a $100,000 Rebuild Grant from the Tull Charitable Foundation. - The foundation selected Out of Hand as one of nine organizations from a pool of 40 applicants. - The announcement came Aug. 13, 2026. - The grant is aimed at Metro Atlanta nonprofits affected by federal funding cuts.

The details: - The grant will support staff who manage Out of Hand’s initiatives. - It will also fund operations management and expanded marketing efforts. - Out of Hand plans to use the money to strengthen creative revenue strategies and long-term communications work. - The organization will also use the grant to diversify revenue streams. - Out of Hand wants to keep serving communities at little to no cost despite continued shifts in nonprofit funding. - The Tull Charitable Foundation said it was impressed by Out of Hand’s plan to reimagine its business model in a changing environment. - Out of Hand was recognized for community-centered programming and partnerships with organizations including the ACLU of Georgia and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. - Those partnerships support performances and dialogue-based experiences tied to community concerns.

Between the lines: - The award reflects a growing need among nonprofits to replace shrinking public dollars with more flexible funding sources. - Out of Hand’s mix of theater, storytelling and facilitated dialogue positions the organization as both an arts group and a civic-engagement group. - The grant may serve as a test case for how arts nonprofits can adapt after losing government support. - The Tull Charitable Foundation said it is backing organizations working toward a more just and equitable Atlanta.

What's next: - Out of Hand plans to keep expanding its civic theater initiatives throughout Metro Atlanta. - The organization is seeking sponsors, hosts and community partners to support future work. - Out of Hand says the Rebuild Grant model could benefit arts organizations across Atlanta and beyond. - The nonprofit’s 25th anniversary season continues with programs including Shows in Homes, We Hold These Truths, Creative Kids and the Community Impact Lab.

The bottom line: - The $100,000 grant gives Out of Hand room to rebuild after a funding loss and invest in a more resilient future.