Alabama grants for County governments

The FY24 Intercity Bus Program Section - 5311 grant, overseen by the Alabama Department of Transportation, provides $1,900,000 in funding to enhance bus connectivity between rural and urban areas in Alabama, supporting capital and operating expenses for existing, expanded, or new services.

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.

9th Round of Child Care Workforce Stabilization Grant (CCWS) The Department of Human Resources is pleased to announce the 9th round of the Child Care Workforce Stabilization Grant (CCWS). These grants have been issued to child care providers since the onset of the Covid-19 Pandemic in March 2020, aiming to stabilize the child care community. The CCWS grants have significantly contributed to supporting recruitment and retention efforts in the sector. Grant Details: Grant Type: CCWS Grant Grant Amount: Bonus payment up to $3,000 to eligible child care staff Purpose: Staff retention and recruitment support Eligibility Requirements: Specific eligibility requirements outlined in the grant guidance accessible at https://dhr.alabama.gov/child-care/ Application period: April 17, 2024, to May 22, 2024 No late applications will be accepted All eligible providers must complete the initial application for this round

The Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville is seeking applications for its Compass Society Grant program. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville State: Alabama County: Jackson County (AL), Limestone County (AL), Madison County (AL), Marshall County (AL), Morgan County (AL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/27/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Through the power of generosity, the Compass Society implements collaborative, visionary projects that have a significant and sustainable impact across many areas of community’s quality of life. Visionary doesn’t just mean something new, but rather it is the future-focused opportunity to create a community you want for your children and your grandchildren. These proposals require organizations in community to work together to achieve something greater than any one organization could achieve alone, no matter how great the work they are doing. Focus Areas The work of the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville stretches across eight areas in the Quality of Life Framework, which are defined below.  Arts & Culture Enriches the community through arts, culture, and lifestyle experiences Basic Needs Provides food, clothing, shelter, and other basic necessities Economic Opportunity Equips individuals and organizations through training, creating employment opportunities, and promoting growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem Education  Invests in early childhood development, K-12 students, college and career readiness, post-secondary education, and lifelong learning Environment Stewards community’s natural resources Health & Wellness Addresses physical and mental health and wellness Neighborhoods & Communities Strengthens entire neighborhoods or communities through a holistic approach Recreation Engages in experiences that refresh the mind, body and spirit Priorities Priority will be given to projects that meet the following criteria: Visionary Create innovative, future-focused projects or programs Collaborative Involve three or more partners that may or may not all be nonprofits. The organization applying must meet the Eligible Recipient qualifications below. Span the focus areas in the Quality of Life Framework  Impact three or more of the focus areas listed above High-impact Affect a large number of people through scalable, ripple-effect transformation Funding Information  $50,000 Eligible Expenses Program costs for new and/or existing programs Reasonable staff and/or volunteer time and training associated with the implementation of the program/project Geographic Focus  Greater Huntsville, Alabama (Jackson, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, and Morgan counties). Eligibility Criteria All grants from this Fund must be made for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes to any organization that is described Code Section 170(c)(2), 501(c)(3), 2055(a)(2) or 2522(a)(2) (except for private foundations as defined by Code Section 509(a)) (“qualified organization”). Qualified organizations also include schools, religious institutions, or government agencies located in the Greater Huntsville area. For more information, visit CFGH.

The Eisner Prize Fellowship is a new program designed to support leaders pioneering innovations in intergenerational connection. Since 2011, the Eisner Foundation has awarded the Eisner Prize to honor people and organizations doing exceptional intergenerational work across the country. In this next phase in the evolution of the Eisner Prize, The Eisner Foundation is providing financial resources, networking opportunities, and the prestige of the Eisner Prize to leaders with new ideas and perspectives that will propel the field forward. The Eisner Prize Fellows application is open to anyone working to innovate in the area of intergenerational connection – whether that be through research, programs, technology, or other efforts advancing the field. Young people, people of color, and those working with historically marginalized communities are particularly encouraged to apply. The application for the 2024-25 cycle is open from April 24 to May 22, and questions can be reviewed in advance here.

The LGBTQ Fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham is thrilled to announce the release of its Request for Proposals (RFP), launching the 2024 Grant Cycle. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham State: Alabama County: Blount County (AL), Jefferson County (AL), Saint Clair County (AL), Shelby County (AL), Walker County (AL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/13/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The LGBTQ Fund seeks to support organizations focused on: Strengthen the infrastructure of organizations led by or serving LGBTQ persons Support the provision of services to LGBTQ youth, individuals and families Provide educational opportunities that highlight the needs of the LGBTQ community Advance collaboration between LGBTQ organizations and other community organizations Support nonprofit partners working on public policy and social justice issues that intersect with LGBTQ concerns Priority will be given to proposals that specifically address the needs of LGBTQ communities that have been most demonstrably underserved, including but not limited to, communities of color, youth, seniors, transgender individuals, gender non-binary persons and persons in rural communities. Priority will also be given to intersectional programs addressing inclusive healthcare and mental health services, immigrant advocacy, racial and economic justice, faith and acceptance. Funding Information Typical grant amounts range from $3,000 to $7,000. The LGBTQ Fund will consider general operating expenses, provided these expenses are justified in the application. Criteria Grants will be awarded to non-profit organizations in Central Alabama (Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair and Walker counties) that serve the LGBTQ community or seek to expand existing programs to be inclusive and affirming of persons who identify as LGBTQ. They encourage organizations who are not currently designated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to apply using a fiscal sponsor. For more information, visit CFGB.

This program provides financial support to rural hospitals in Alabama to improve healthcare services, enhance operational efficiency, and foster collaboration among local health providers.

Through its competitive grant-making process, The Community Foundation of South Alabama (“CFSA”) awards grants to local nonprofits serving Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, Monroe, Conecuh, Choctaw, Clarke, and Washington Counties. Donor Name: Community Foundation of South Alabama State: Alabama County: Baldwin County (AL), Choctaw County (AL), Clarke County (AL), Conecuh County (AL), Escambia County (AL), Mobile County (AL), Monroe County (AL), Washington County (AL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: These grants are funded through the Foundation’s unrestricted funds and field of interest funds established by donors to address the most pressing needs in the community. Focus Areas  The Community Foundation of South Alabama has six key focus areas for the eight-county footprint: Family, Education, Work, Racial Equity, Arts and Culture, and Mental and Behavioral Health. For 2024, the Foundation will accept grant applications in the following six priorities: Promoting parenting education Expanding opportunities to help young people get well-paying jobs through workforce training Increasing access to preschool education Increasing youth access to extracurricular activities Advance matters of fairness and racial equity with a critical focus on underprivileged youth Increasing youth access to equitable, high-quality arts and culture Mental and behavioral supports for individuals and families. Types of Grants Through its competitive grant-making, CFSA is awarding program grants only in 2024. These grants are typically one-year funding commitments. Program Grants  Program grants enable a nonprofit organization or coalition of organizations and interested stakeholders to implement a specific project designed to benefit the community. CFSA is most interested in supporting sustainable programs that have the potential to produce meaningful results on community priorities and/or needs. Funding is provided for the expansion or refinement of existing programs as well as new programs that show promise of efficacy and sustainability. Grants to programs with a successful track record are also considered. Program grants are restricted to expenses directly and indirectly related to the operation of the project. No more than 20% may be used to pay for indirect or administrative expenses. Grants may not be used for general operating support or organizational capacity building. Funding Information As a general rule, CFSA prefers program grant requests that do not exceed 50% of the budget for the program/project/activity for which the proposal is seeking support. This demonstrates that the proposal has a diversified base of support and has some measure of community buy-in. CFSA grant amounts may range from $5,000-$15,000. Requests should not exceed $15,000. Please be advised that submitting an application does not guarantee funding. Geographical Areas Organizations must serve a portion of the eight-county region which includes Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe, and Washington counties. All requested funding must directly benefit individuals who reside in CFSA’s eight-county region. Eligibility Criteria  Applicant organizations must be recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3 organization, government entity, educational institution, or religious organization. If applying using fiscal sponsorship, the applicant must present a formal written agreement. CFSA Typically Does Not Fund: Individuals Fundraising expenses Religious activities Conference or seminar expenses Lobbying or political activities Political organizations or candidates for public office Budget deficit or debit reduction Scholarship or endowment funds of another charity Tickets for charity benefits Capital projects and campaigns. For more information, visit CFSA.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Alabama's non-entitlement communities for infrastructure projects that create or retain jobs, benefiting local businesses and the economy.

This program provides funding to local governments for the development of public access roads and bridges that support new industrial investments and job creation.

This program provides funding to local governments for the development of public access roads and bridges that support new industrial investments and job creation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state agencies, nonprofit organizations, local governments, and tribal governments to improve law enforcement strategies and victim services aimed at reducing violence against women.

This funding program provides financial support to local agencies and nonprofit organizations dedicated to preventing family violence and assisting victims and their children.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Alabama's local governments for projects that improve infrastructure and living conditions for low and moderate-income residents in non-entitlement communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Alabama's local governments for projects that improve community facilities and services, particularly benefiting low and moderate-income residents.

This funding provides financial assistance to small Alabama communities for creating plans that improve infrastructure and living conditions, particularly for low and moderate-income residents.

The Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG), initially established as the Emergency Shelter Grant Program in 1987 under the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, underwent significant revisions with the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act of 2009. The program, aimed at addressing homelessness, is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. ESG supports the upgrade of homeless and domestic abuse shelters, covers operating costs, provides essential services to homeless individuals, aids in homelessness prevention, facilitates rapid re-housing, and supports the Homeless Management Information System's administrative costs. Grant renewed every year.

Grant Opportunity: Good Roots Grant Program Funding Organization: Keeping Alabama Beautiful Contact Information: For more information, visit the website at https://powerofgood.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Good-Roots-Example.pdf or contact the organization directly at [insert contact information]. Application Cycle: - Cycle 1: Application opens on October 7, 2024, and closes on November 1, 2024. Eligibility: - Eligible groups include local governments (cities, towns, communities of any size), educational institutions (city and county school systems, universities), and any 501(c)(3) organization. - Recipient organizations must have tax-exempt status under the IRS Code and must not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, nationality or ethnic origin. Award Details: - Grants will be awarded up to $1,000. Evaluation Criteria: - Applications will be judged based on the degree of environmental benefit to the community, likelihood of project success, degree of support from local leaders and volunteers' involvement in the project, demonstration of long-term care for trees, and soundness of the project's financial plan. Additional Information: - All trees must be planted according to procedures prescribed by the International Society of Arborculture or the National Arbor Day Foundation. - The local government or nonprofit representative must endorse the project and a signed grant agreement is required for all grant recipients. - A grant selection committee will make the final determination of all grant awards. Application Link: To apply for this grant opportunity, please visit https://us.grantrequest.com/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fapplication.aspx%3fSA%3dSNA%26FID%3d35049%26sid%3d5841&SA=SNA&FID=35049&sid=5841.

This funding opportunity supports 501(c)(3) organizations that improve the health and well-being of communities in Alabama.