give256 Grant for Nonprofit Organizations

The Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville's give256 Grant program is designed to foster emerging philanthropists and enable them to make a collective impact on the Greater Huntsville area. This initiative aligns with the Foundation's broader mission to support charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes within the community by empowering members to pool resources for significant positive change. The program's innovative structure allows for direct community engagement and investment. The target beneficiaries of this grant are nonprofit organizations, schools, religious institutions, or government agencies that are 501(c)(3) public charities and are located in or impacting the City of Huntsville, City of Madison, and/or unincorporated areas of Madison County, AL. The primary impact goal is to fund single, stand-alone projects or programs (not general operations) that directly benefit these specific geographic areas, thereby strengthening local communities. Funding priorities are explicitly given to projects that impact the City of Huntsville, City of Madison, and/or unincorporated areas of Madison County. The Foundation focuses on supporting distinct projects rather than ongoing operational costs, emphasizing a strategic approach to grantmaking. This ensures that the pooled funds create tangible, measurable outcomes within the designated communities. While specific expected outcomes and measurable results are not detailed in the provided description beyond the funding of impactful projects, the program's design implies a focus on community improvement and engagement. The funding information of $2,500 – $7,500 per project, within an overall grant size of $10,000 to $100,000, suggests a commitment to supporting multiple impactful initiatives. The Foundation's strategic priority is to encourage collective philanthropy and direct investment into specific, well-defined projects that align with their mission for the betterment of the Greater Huntsville area.