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Alabama Social Advocacy Grants

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Public Awareness Grant
$50,000
Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities (ACDD)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 5, 2025

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

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.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Innovative Ideas Grant 2025
$50,000
Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities (ACDD
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 5, 2025

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

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

Education
Nonprofits
LGBTQ+ Community in Alabama
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

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

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Creative Places Arts Facilities Grant
$100,000
Alabama Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Dec 2, 2024

Date Added

Nov 29, 2024

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

Arts
Nonprofits
Technical Assistance Grants to support Nonprofit Organizations in Alabama
$3,000
Central Alabama Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 9, 2024

Date Added

Jul 11, 2024

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.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
The Eisner Prize Fellowship Grant
$50,000
The Eisner Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 22, 2024

Date Added

May 3, 2024

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.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
LGBTQ Fund 2024
$7,000
Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
Private

Application Deadline

May 13, 2024

Date Added

Apr 16, 2024

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.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Cycle 2 Foundation Grants Alabama Power Foundation
Contact for amount
Alabama Power Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 14, 2024

Date Added

Jan 30, 2024

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)

Community Development
Nonprofits