Alabama Education Grants

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofits in the Greater Huntsville area focused on disaster recovery, education, health services, and human services.

This grant provides funding to organizations in the Greater Huntsville area to support projects that address racial opportunity gaps and promote systemic change in areas such as education, health, and economic opportunity.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in North Alabama for programs that enhance education, economic development, and quality of life for local residents.

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in the Greater Huntsville, Alabama area that focus on environmental conservation projects.

This grant provides funding to local nonprofits and organizations in Atmore to support projects that enhance community well-being across various areas such as education, health, and the arts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the construction, renovation, or enhancement of arts facilities in Alabama, benefiting local arts organizations and communities.

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 grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Alabama, particularly in the Birmingham metro area and Black Belt counties, for projects in education, environmental stewardship, community revitalization, and the arts.

This initiative provides funding to schools in Alabama with financial need to create outdoor learning spaces and enhance environmental education programs, fostering stewardship of the state's natural resources among students.

This program provides funding to Alabama cities, towns, and nonprofit organizations to improve local green spaces through tree planting and beautification projects that engage the community.

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 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 nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in Limestone, Madison, and Morgan Counties, Alabama, for programs that enhance education, workforce development, and quality of life in the community.

This grant provides financial support to faith-based organizations in the Greater Huntsville area that assist women and children with their basic needs, such as food, clothing, and shelter.

This grant provides funding to Alabama public school districts to purchase robotics equipment, software, and training that enhance robotics education for students in elementary, middle, and high schools.

The Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville is offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to 501(c)3 public charities, schools, religious institutions, or government agencies in Madison County, Alabama, focusing on disaster relief, education, health services, human services, and homelessness, with an emphasis on systemic impact, community involvement, and organizational capacity.

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 Greater Huntsville is seeking applications for its Education Fund to invest in the future of community by supporting early childhood development, student achievement, college and career readiness, and the success of the educational system. 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: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/27/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Focus Areas Kindergarten readiness Third grade reading proficiency Eighth grade math proficiency Career readiness College readiness College graduation Funding Priorities Priority will be given to projects that meet the following criteria: High impact (broad number of students supported) Strategically address the focus area Provide clear and measurable outcomes Funding Information Grant Amount: $2,500 – $5,000. Eligible Expenses Program costs for new and/or existing programs, including reasonable staff time associated with the implementation of the program/project Training and support for volunteers who assist in program/project implementation Geographic Focus  Greater Huntsville, Alabama (Jackson, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, and Morgan counties). 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 the Greater Huntsville area. Ineligible Expenses Grants to individuals Debt reduction Endowment campaigns Special events Annual campaigns Membership drives Conference expenses Political activities Capital expenses For more information, visit CFGH.

The Share Your Story Video Challenge award grants to qualified organizations who are supporting arts & culture programs in community. 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: Awards and Prizes Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/12/2024 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information $1,000 unrestricted grants. 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 the Greater Huntsville area. Rules and Guidelines: This challenge is limited to organizations serving residents of the Greater Huntsville area (Jackson, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, and Morgan County). Even if your scope is broader, this challenge must specifically spotlight the work that your organization is doing to serve low-income members of their community. Your video must not exceed 60 seconds. No copyrighted materials (music, images, etc.) may be used for this challenge unless you own the copyright or have a license to use the material for this purpose. Written permission must be obtained and provided upon request for all copyrighted materials. Make a specific reference to how you serve the low-income members of their community in your video. Include an impact story in your video. Recommendations Here are some tips to make your Share Your Story video the best it can be. Shoot the video on location if possible. Shoot horizontally so that it is optimal for social sharing. Use a microphone if possible. Be aware of background sounds – traffic, crowds, etc. – that can compete with your message. Be enthusiastic! You are doing great things for ocommunity; don’t be afraid to share your story. Make sure it’s clear what the purpose of your organization or this program does. If someone has never heard of you, would they have an understanding from your video? Include impact numbers, such as number served Tell your story through spoken and written word on screen For more Information, visit CFGH

The Catalyze Birmingham Challenge is a national challenge that exists to jumpstart innovations in the field of career-connected learning (CCL), working to ensure that learners ages 11-22 have access to transformative career-connected learning that integrates education and career, allowing them to discover their aptitudes and leading them to rewarding careers. Donor Name: Catalyze State: Alabama County: Bibb County (AL), Blount County (AL), Chilton County (AL), Jefferson County (AL), Saint Clair County (AL), Shelby County (AL), Walker County (AL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Since 2021, the national Catalyze Challenge (“Catalyze”) winners have impacted more than 45,000 students, drawing on $13+ million in grants across 50+ organizations. Catalyze grantees work across the U.S. to plan, pilot, and implement innovations that provide students with career-connected learning opportunities and pathways into fulfilling careers. More specifically, they award competitive grant funding to forward-looking organizations with groundbreaking solutions for specific career-connected learning challenges, particularly those faced by (a) learners navigating career pathways and (b) both individuals and organizations working within education and industry. Open to innovators across the United States, Catalyze seeks novel approaches to career-connected learning that are aligned with one of two challenge-related themes: Career Exploration for Young Adolescents and Activating Employer Partnerships. These themes are deliberate opportunities to close existing gaps in the market and to enable learning experiences and outcomes that challenge the status quo. Career-connected learning innovations will build learners’ skills and agency to effectively navigate lifelong career journeys, and grantees will be part of a wider effort to build an evidence base around these themes while addressing practical challenges in their communities and beyond. Catalyze Birmingham Challenge will fund, learn from, and share bold ideas that rethink the connections between the education system, postsecondary education, vocational programs, apprenticeships, and employment for young people in the Birmingham Region. While they encourage innovative ideas across a broad spectrum, the outcomes for this Birmingham challenge must be innovative, specific, and clear, with proposals directly impacting the career opportunities and potential success of local participants through career-connected learning. The Birmingham coalition will operate the challenge, and with the help of a regional evaluation and selection committee, it will engage, source, evaluate, and fund high-potential innovations. Funding Information The Catalyze Birmingham Challenge will award pilot grants between $50,000 and $250,000 each to power 12-24 months of exploratory implementation. Eligibility Criteria Eligible applications will serve learners who live, learn, or work in the Birmingham region, defined as Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, and Walker counties. For more information, visit Catalyze.