Alabama Local Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community improvement projects in Russell County, Alabama, focusing on education, healthcare, social services, and public safety initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 for neighborhood groups in Montgomery County to implement projects that enhance community pride and improve quality of life through collaboration with local government.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for K–12 schools in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, to implement creative art projects that enhance education and community engagement.

This grant provides financial support to professional artists residing in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, for short-term projects, educational opportunities, and artistic endeavors that demonstrate high artistic quality.

This program provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, for arts-related projects that enhance the community's cultural landscape.

The Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville is inviting applicants for its give256 Grant to encourage, and inform emerging philanthropists to make a collective impact on Greater Huntsville. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville State: Alabama County: Madison County (AL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/27/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This innovative program allows members to pool their money and make a positive impact on Huntsville/Madison County community. Funding Priority Priority will be given to projects that meet the following criteria: Organizations impacting City of Huntsville, City of Madison, and/or unincorporated areas of Madison County Single, stand alone projects or programs (not operations) Funding Information $2,500 – $7,500. Geographic Focus Only nonprofit organizations impacting City of Huntsville, City of Madison, and/or unincorporated areas of Madison County, AL are eligible for grant funding. Eligibility Criteria All grants from this Fund must be made for charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes to any organization that is described in IRS code as a 501(c)3 public charity. Qualified organizations also include schools, religious institutions, or government agencies located in City of Huntsville, City of Madison, and/or unincorporated areas of Madison County, AL. Areas of Exclusion The following organizations and programs are not eligible for funding. Organizations not organized as 501(c)(3) public charities Debt reduction Endowment campaigns Grants to individuals Special events Annual campaigns Membership drives Conference expenses Political activities, including education initiatives meant to directly influence political activity For more information, visit CFGH.

The Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama is seeking applications for its Farley Moody Galbraith Fund. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama State: Alabama County: Calhoun County (AL), Cherokee County (AL), Clay County (AL), Cleburne County (AL), DeKalb County (AL), Etowah County (AL), Randolph County (AL), Saint Clair County (AL), Talladega County (AL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Grants from the Farley Moody Galbraith Fund (FMGF) are limited to 501(c)(3) qualified public charities operating in CFNEA’s (9) nine county region. The purpose of the FMGF is to provide charitable support to a wide variety of charitable needs. Consideration shall be given to Mrs. Galbraith’s historical charitable giving that supported needy children, disadvantaged youth, and the arts. Funding Information Grant awards under $3,000.00 will receive 100% of the award amount upon receipt of the signed grant agreement. Project Period  Grant activities supported by a FMGF award may be sustained for one year, after the date the award is announced. Eligibility Criteria  Organizations that meet the following requirements are eligible to apply for a grant. All five (5) requirements must be met. Organizations classified by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under Section 501(c)(3) of the I.R.S. code as a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization, donations which are deductible as charitable contributions or a governmental/state or county agency; Organizations with a minimum one-year operating history after the date of receipt of its 501 (c)(3) classification; Organization must have a board approved current written strategic plan for the whole organization that covers at least 24 months which includes the organization’s entire current fiscal year and the following: Mission statement; Strategic goals and measurable objectives. Organizations with revenues over $200,000.00 must submit an audited financial statement for a complete fiscal year. Organizations with an operating budget between $50,000.00- $199,999.00 must submit the most recent audit review or compilation. Organizations with an operating budget of $50,000.00 and below do not have to submit any audited documents. Eligible organizations are invited to apply for a grant from any fund of the Foundation accepting applications (both grant cycles) as long as you do not have an open grant with the particular fund you wish to apply to. Funding Restrictions In compliance with federal regulations and Community Foundation policies, the following types of grants will not be considered or funded: Organizations that have discriminatory policies and/or practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex/gender, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information or political beliefs; Organizations with no 501(c)(3) IRS status unless you are a government/state agency; Organizations on the National Charity Watch List; Grants for dinners, fundraising and marketing events; Grants to endowments or other discretionary funding pools; Grants for capital campaign contributions (for building construction) or use of funds to cover capital campaign feasibility studies or campaign implementation expenses. This does not include regular maintenance; Grants for exhibitions and employee conference registrations, mileage to conference and conference fees; Grants for prizes, awards and scholarships; Grants for entertainment expenses; Grants for lobbying-related expenses; Grants for event sponsorships; Grants to organizations operating less than one year; Grants to individuals; Grants to religious organizations for religious purposes; Grants to organizations for projects outside CFNEA’s nine (9) county region; Grants for political purposes Orto influence elections; and Organizations that have an existing/open grant from the Foundation may not apply for a new grant within the same fund until the current grant documentation is completed and closed. For a grant to be considered completed and closed, the not-for-profit partner must have successfully submitted their Final Grant Report. For more information, visit CFNEA.

Applicants are invited to apply for the Foothills Community Partnership Charitable Grant Fund. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama State: Alabama County: Calhoun County (AL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Grants from the Foothills Community Partnership Charitable Grant Fund are restricted to 501(c)(3) qualified public charities operating in Calhoun County, Alabama. The purpose of the FCPCF Fund is to benefit and enhance the sustainability of services of non-profit organizations that address human care issues in the Calhoun County, Alabama. The Fund’s focus is on programs and projects that address the following community issues: Education Community and economic development Safety and wellness Funding Information Grant awards under $3,000.00 will receive 100% of the award amount upon receipt of the signed grant agreement. Funding Duration Grant activities supported by a FCPCF award may be sustained for one year, after the date the award is announced. Eligibility Criteria  Organizations that meet the following requirements are eligible to apply for a grant. All five (5) requirements must be met. Organizations classified by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under Section 501(c)(3) of the I.R.S. code as a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization, donations which are deductible as charitable contributions or a governmental/state or county agency; Organizations with a minimum one-year operating history after the date of receipt of its 501 (c)(3) classification; Organization must have a board approved current written strategic plan for the whole organization that covers at least 24 months which includes the organization’s entire current fiscal year and the following: Mission statement; Strategic goals and measurable objectives. Organizations with revenues over $200,000.00 must submit an audited financial statement for a complete fiscal year. Organizations with an operating budget between $50,000.00- $199,999.00mustsubmitthemostrecent audit review or compilation. Organizations with an operating budget of $50,000.00 and below do not have to submit any audited documents. Eligible organizations are invited to apply for a grant from any fund of the Foundation accepting applications (both grant cycles) as long as you do not have an open grant with the particular fund you wish to apply to. Funding Restrictions In compliance with federal regulations and Community Foundation policies, the following types of grants will not be considered or funded: Organizations that have discriminatory policies and/or practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex/gender, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information or political beliefs; Organizations with no 501(c)(3) IRS status unless you are a government/state agency; Organizations on the National Charity Watch List; Grants for dinners, fundraising and marketing events; Grants to endowments or other discretionary funding pools; Grants for capital campaign contributions (for building construction) or use of funds to cover capital campaign feasibility studies or campaign implementation expenses. This does not include regular maintenance; Grants for exhibitions and employee conference registrations, mileage to conference and conference fees; Grants for prizes, awards and scholarships; Grants for entertainment expenses; Grants for lobbying-related expenses; Grants for event sponsorships; Grants to organizations operating less than one year; Grants to individuals; Grants to religious organizations for religious purposes; Grants to organizations for projects outside CFNEA’s nine (9) county region; Grants for political purposes Orto influence elections; and Organizations that have an existing/open grant from the Foundation may not apply for a new grant within the same fund until the current grant documentation is completed and closed. For a grant to be considered completed and closed, the not-for-profit partner must have successfully submitted their Final Grant Report. For more information, visit CFNEA.

Applications are now being accepted for the Harland Jones Charitable Fund. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama State: Alabama County: Calhoun County (AL), Cherokee County (AL), Clay County (AL), Cleburne County (AL), DeKalb County (AL), Etowah County (AL), Randolph County (AL), Saint Clair County (AL), Talladega County (AL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The purpose of the Harland Jones Charitable Fund (HJCF) is to provide charitable support to 501(c)(3) qualified public charities operating in CFNEA’s (9) nine county region with programing that focuses on education, literacy, safety, and development (moral and physical) for youth to age nineteen (19). Funding Information Grant awards under $3,000.00 will receive 100% of the award amount upon receipt of the signed grant agreement. Project Period Grant activities supported by an HJCF award may be sustained for one year, after the date the award is announced. Eligibility Criteria  Organizations that meet the following requirements are eligible to apply for a grant. All five (5) requirements must be met. Organizations classified by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under Section 501(c)(3) of the I.R.S. code as a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization, donations which are deductible as charitable contributions or a governmental/state or county agency; Organizations with a minimum one-year operating history after the date of receipt of its 501 (c)(3) classification; Organization must have a board approved current written strategic plan for the whole organization that covers at least 24 months which includes the organization’s entire current fiscal year and the following: Mission statement; Strategic goals and measurable objectives. Organizations with revenues over $200,000.00 must submit an audited financial statement for a complete fiscal year. Organizations with an operating budget between $50,000.00- $199,999.00 must submit the most recent audit review or compilation. Organizations with an operating budget of $50,000.00 and below do not have to submit any auditeddocuments. Eligible organizations are invited to apply for a grant from any fund of the Foundation accepting applications (both grant cycles) as long as you do not have an open grant with the particular fund you wish to apply to. Funding Restrictions In compliance with federal regulations and Community Foundation policies, the following types of grants will not be considered or funded: Organizations that have discriminatory policies and/or practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex/gender, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information or political beliefs; Organizations with no 501(c)(3) IRS status unless you are a government/state agency; Organizations on the National Charity Watch List; Grants for dinners, fundraising and marketing events; Grants to endowments or other discretionary funding pools; Grants for capital campaign contributions (for building construction) or use of funds to cover capital campaign feasibility studies or campaign implementation expenses. This does not include regular maintenance; Grants for exhibitions and employee conference registrations, mileage to conference and conference fees; Grants for prizes, awards and scholarships; Grants for entertainment expenses; Grants for lobbying-related expenses; Grants for event sponsorships; Grants to organizations operating less than one year; Grants to individuals; Grants requesting over $50,000; Grants to religious organizations for religious purposes; Grants to organizations for projects outside CFNEA’s nine (9) county region; Grants for political purposes or to influence elections; and Organizations that have an existing/open grant from the Foundation may not apply for a new grant within the same fund until the current grant documentation is completed and closed. For a grant to be considered completed and closed, the not-for-profit partner must have successfully submitted their Final Grant Report. For more information, visit CFNEA.

The Daniel Foundation of Alabama is seeking applications for its Community Needs Grants. Donor Name: The Daniel Foundation of Alabama State: Alabama County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/22/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Foundation supports programs providing for an individual’s basic needs, such as access to food, clothing and adequate housing. Emphasis is placed on classes and programs which help individuals better navigate and manage their circumstances, leading to enhanced job opportunities and outcomes for an improved life for Alabama’s individuals and families. By connecting with rural communities and non-profit organizations, they desire to support communities and spark revitalization in Alabama’s richly diverse rural areas. All of this work is connected to the availability and development of leaders who have the vision and capacity to address these challenges. Priorities Access to food, clothing and adequate housing Programs that offer an effective approach to job training and life skills Rural community revitalization Projects that meet the needs of Alabama’s veterans Leadership programs demonstrating success in developing leaders for the nonprofit, government and business sectors The foundation does not fund Individuals Scholarships Sponsorships for fundraising events Organizations outside of Alabama For more information, visit The Daniel Foundation of Alabama.