Alabama Social Advocacy Grants

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

Grant Opportunity: Alabama Power Foundation Grants Funding Organization: Alabama Power Foundation Contact Information: - For questions about Foundation Grants and application content, contact Maggie Beans at [email protected]. - For questions about the application portal, login information, and approval status, contact Lisa Blue at [email protected]. - Division Contacts: - Birmingham Division (Jefferson, Shelby, and portions of St. Clair, Walker, Blount counties): Kimberly Jackson – [email protected] - Southern Division (Auburn, Camden, Clanton, Greenville, Marion, Opelika, Prattville, Selma, Tallassee, Wetumpka): Mike Jordan – [email protected] - Eastern Division (Alexander City, Anniston, Gadsden, Oneonta, Pell City, Roanoke, Sylacauga, Talladega): Monica Bennett – [email protected] - Southeast Division (Dothan, Eufaula, Florala Enterprise Phenix City Ozark): Chere Johnson – [email protected] - Western Division (Tuscaloosa Centreville Eutaw Demopolis Livingston Jasper Fayette Hamilton): Danielle Kimbrough – [email protected] - Mobile Division (Mobile area including the towns of Atmore Bay Minette Brewton Butler Flomaton Grove Hill Jackson Monroeville Thomasville): Beth Thomas – [email protected] - Statewide initiatives or impacts more than one Division: Maggie Beans – [email protected] Award Details: - Cycle 1: - Application Deadline: December 15th each year - Award Notification: March of the following year (1st quarter) - Cycle 2: - Application Deadline: June 14th each year - Award Notification: October of the same year (3rd quarter)

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.

This funding program provides financial support to community-based organizations that empower youth aged 12 to 20 through established, youth-led urban greening initiatives focused on social and environmental justice in select states.

Technical Assistance Grants to support a nonprofit organization seeking to strengthen their internal operations and improve the effectiveness of their organization in Lowndes, Macon and/or Montgomery counties. Donor Name: Central Alabama Community Foundation State: Alabama County: Lowndes County (AL), Macon County (AL), Montgomery County (AL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/09/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Organizations may request funding for assistance with Strategic Planning, Organizational/Board Infrastructure, Fund Development and/or Marketing/Public Relations. Funding Information Grant application for a maximum award of $3,000. Ineligibility  Grants/Funding are not awarded to: Individuals Annual fundraising drives, events or marketing campaigns Endowments Partisan political advocacy Regular operating support or capital projects Religious purposes (although they do support educational and social service programs offered by faith-based organizations) Research Sponsorship of fundraising events Start-up costs. For more information, visit CACF.

The LGBTQ Fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has released its Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 2024 Grant Cycle, aiming to support organizations that strengthen the infrastructure of LGBTQ-led or serving groups, provide services to LGBTQ youth, individuals, and families, and offer educational opportunities highlighting the needs of the LGBTQ community. The fund also seeks to advance collaboration between LGBTQ organizations and other community groups, and support nonprofit partners working on public policy and social justice issues that intersect with LGBTQ concerns. The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham's mission to enhance the quality of life in the region aligns with the LGBTQ Fund's goals by fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment for all community members, particularly those from historically marginalized groups. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are LGBTQ persons, with a particular focus on underserved communities including people of color, youth, seniors, transgender individuals, gender non-binary persons, and those in rural areas. The impact goals are to improve the well-being and equity of these communities through various support systems. Expected outcomes include stronger LGBTQ organizations, increased access to vital services for LGBTQ individuals and families, greater public understanding and acceptance through education, and more effective advocacy for LGBTQ rights and social justice. Measurable results could include the number of organizations supported, the number of individuals served, the reach of educational programs, and the impact of policy initiatives. Priority will be given to proposals that specifically address the needs of demonstrably underserved LGBTQ communities, emphasizing an intersectional approach. This includes programs focusing on inclusive healthcare and mental health services, immigrant advocacy, racial and economic justice, and initiatives promoting faith and acceptance. The typical grant amounts range from $3,000 to $7,000, with the fund also considering general operating expenses if justified in the application. This strategic focus ensures that resources are directed towards areas with the most significant need and potential for transformative impact within the LGBTQ community in Central Alabama. Grants are awarded to non-profit organizations in Central Alabama, specifically in Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, and Walker counties, that either directly serve the LGBTQ community or are expanding existing programs to be inclusive and affirming of LGBTQ persons. Organizations not currently designated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit are encouraged to apply using a fiscal sponsor. This demonstrates the Foundation's strategic priority of building capacity within the non-profit sector and its theory of change, which posits that by empowering and funding organizations dedicated to LGBTQ issues, they can create a more equitable, supportive, and inclusive Central Alabama for all LGBTQ individuals.

READY Community Foundations, part of ARC's READY Appalachia initiative, offers no-cost training to community foundations in Appalachia. Participants will build skills in financial management, fundraising, grantmaking, and strategic planning. Eligible foundations can apply for up to $25,000 in funding to implement capacity-building projects post-training. Applications are due by July 5, 2024.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations to collaborate on improving oral health care access for seniors in underserved communities across select Southern states.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Alabama that provide services and programs for LGBTQ individuals, youth, and families, promoting inclusivity and community collaboration.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

This funding opportunity supports organizations that promote public awareness and understanding of developmental disabilities, aiming to enhance community inclusion for individuals with these disabilities across Alabama.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that enhance education, employment, community supports, or health outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities in Alabama.

This grant provides funding to small farms and agricultural nonprofits in the U.S. for sustainability projects that benefit the community, with a focus on initiatives led by BIPOC individuals.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Huntsville area for specific projects that create positive community impact, excluding ongoing operational costs and certain restricted uses.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in the Southern U.S. that advocate for and protect the rights and well-being of Black girls, women, and femme-identifying youth.