Alabama Youth Grants

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits in southern Alabama that provide high-quality arts education and cultural experiences, particularly for K-12 students and underprivileged communities.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Alabama for projects that enhance education, community development, arts, health services, and environmental initiatives, with a focus on benefiting underserved populations.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in the Greater Huntsville area to improve educational outcomes in key areas such as early childhood development, reading and math proficiency, and college and career readiness.

This grant provides funding to local nonprofits in the Greater Huntsville area that focus on animal assistance, community arts, and outdoor experiences, while engaging families in the evaluation and awarding process.

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

This grant provides $50,000 to community organizations in the Greater Huntsville area that collaborate on innovative projects aimed at improving quality of life across multiple focus areas, including education, health, and the environment.

This program provides funding to public school teacher teams in Alabama, specifically for grades two through eight, to enhance student achievement in math and English language arts through professional development, instructional resources, and classroom technology.

This program provides funding to public high school teacher teams in Alabama to enhance college and career readiness in math and science for students in grades nine through eleven.

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 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 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.

The Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama is seeking applications for its Farley Moody Galbraith Fund. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama State: Alabama County: Calhoun County (AL), Cherokee County (AL), Clay County (AL), Cleburne County (AL), DeKalb County (AL), Etowah County (AL), Randolph County (AL), Saint Clair County (AL), Talladega County (AL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Grants from the Farley Moody Galbraith Fund (FMGF) are limited to 501(c)(3) qualified public charities operating in CFNEA’s (9) nine county region. The purpose of the FMGF is to provide charitable support to a wide variety of charitable needs. Consideration shall be given to Mrs. Galbraith’s historical charitable giving that supported needy children, disadvantaged youth, and the arts. Funding Information Grant awards under $3,000.00 will receive 100% of the award amount upon receipt of the signed grant agreement. Project Period  Grant activities supported by a FMGF award may be sustained for one year, after the date the award is announced. Eligibility Criteria  Organizations that meet the following requirements are eligible to apply for a grant. All five (5) requirements must be met. Organizations classified by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under Section 501(c)(3) of the I.R.S. code as a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization, donations which are deductible as charitable contributions or a governmental/state or county agency; Organizations with a minimum one-year operating history after the date of receipt of its 501 (c)(3) classification; Organization must have a board approved current written strategic plan for the whole organization that covers at least 24 months which includes the organization’s entire current fiscal year and the following: Mission statement; Strategic goals and measurable objectives. Organizations with revenues over $200,000.00 must submit an audited financial statement for a complete fiscal year. Organizations with an operating budget between $50,000.00- $199,999.00 must submit the most recent audit review or compilation. Organizations with an operating budget of $50,000.00 and below do not have to submit any audited documents. Eligible organizations are invited to apply for a grant from any fund of the Foundation accepting applications (both grant cycles) as long as you do not have an open grant with the particular fund you wish to apply to. Funding Restrictions In compliance with federal regulations and Community Foundation policies, the following types of grants will not be considered or funded: Organizations that have discriminatory policies and/or practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex/gender, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information or political beliefs; Organizations with no 501(c)(3) IRS status unless you are a government/state agency; Organizations on the National Charity Watch List; Grants for dinners, fundraising and marketing events; Grants to endowments or other discretionary funding pools; Grants for capital campaign contributions (for building construction) or use of funds to cover capital campaign feasibility studies or campaign implementation expenses. This does not include regular maintenance; Grants for exhibitions and employee conference registrations, mileage to conference and conference fees; Grants for prizes, awards and scholarships; Grants for entertainment expenses; Grants for lobbying-related expenses; Grants for event sponsorships; Grants to organizations operating less than one year; Grants to individuals; Grants to religious organizations for religious purposes; Grants to organizations for projects outside CFNEA’s nine (9) county region; Grants for political purposes Orto influence elections; and Organizations that have an existing/open grant from the Foundation may not apply for a new grant within the same fund until the current grant documentation is completed and closed. For a grant to be considered completed and closed, the not-for-profit partner must have successfully submitted their Final Grant Report. For more information, visit CFNEA.

Applications are now being accepted for the Harland Jones Charitable Fund. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama State: Alabama County: Calhoun County (AL), Cherokee County (AL), Clay County (AL), Cleburne County (AL), DeKalb County (AL), Etowah County (AL), Randolph County (AL), Saint Clair County (AL), Talladega County (AL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The purpose of the Harland Jones Charitable Fund (HJCF) is to provide charitable support to 501(c)(3) qualified public charities operating in CFNEA’s (9) nine county region with programing that focuses on education, literacy, safety, and development (moral and physical) for youth to age nineteen (19). Funding Information Grant awards under $3,000.00 will receive 100% of the award amount upon receipt of the signed grant agreement. Project Period Grant activities supported by an HJCF award may be sustained for one year, after the date the award is announced. Eligibility Criteria  Organizations that meet the following requirements are eligible to apply for a grant. All five (5) requirements must be met. Organizations classified by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under Section 501(c)(3) of the I.R.S. code as a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization, donations which are deductible as charitable contributions or a governmental/state or county agency; Organizations with a minimum one-year operating history after the date of receipt of its 501 (c)(3) classification; Organization must have a board approved current written strategic plan for the whole organization that covers at least 24 months which includes the organization’s entire current fiscal year and the following: Mission statement; Strategic goals and measurable objectives. Organizations with revenues over $200,000.00 must submit an audited financial statement for a complete fiscal year. Organizations with an operating budget between $50,000.00- $199,999.00 must submit the most recent audit review or compilation. Organizations with an operating budget of $50,000.00 and below do not have to submit any auditeddocuments. Eligible organizations are invited to apply for a grant from any fund of the Foundation accepting applications (both grant cycles) as long as you do not have an open grant with the particular fund you wish to apply to. Funding Restrictions In compliance with federal regulations and Community Foundation policies, the following types of grants will not be considered or funded: Organizations that have discriminatory policies and/or practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex/gender, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information or political beliefs; Organizations with no 501(c)(3) IRS status unless you are a government/state agency; Organizations on the National Charity Watch List; Grants for dinners, fundraising and marketing events; Grants to endowments or other discretionary funding pools; Grants for capital campaign contributions (for building construction) or use of funds to cover capital campaign feasibility studies or campaign implementation expenses. This does not include regular maintenance; Grants for exhibitions and employee conference registrations, mileage to conference and conference fees; Grants for prizes, awards and scholarships; Grants for entertainment expenses; Grants for lobbying-related expenses; Grants for event sponsorships; Grants to organizations operating less than one year; Grants to individuals; Grants requesting over $50,000; Grants to religious organizations for religious purposes; Grants to organizations for projects outside CFNEA’s nine (9) county region; Grants for political purposes or to influence elections; and Organizations that have an existing/open grant from the Foundation may not apply for a new grant within the same fund until the current grant documentation is completed and closed. For a grant to be considered completed and closed, the not-for-profit partner must have successfully submitted their Final Grant Report. For more information, visit CFNEA.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in West Alabama to address critical community needs in areas such as arts, education, health, and social welfare through innovative and collaborative projects.

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 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.

The Scholar Grants program, offered by the Alabama Power Foundation, provides funding to public school teachers in grades two to eight. The grants aim to support professional development and instructional tools that will help raise student achievement in math and/or English language arts (ELA) to grade level proficiency and beyond. Each grade level team can receive up to $7,500 in funding. The grants can be used for professional development, instructional resources, and classroom technology. There are two application cycles: Cycle 1 opens on March 25, 2024, and closes on April 26, 2024; Cycle 2 opens on August 5, 2024, and closes on September 6, 2024. Priority will be given to public schools with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunches or schools that are Title I schools. Collaboration among grade level teams is encouraged, and middle school teacher teams may include multiple grade levels if necessary. Teachers must select professional development focused on math and/or ELA concepts as part of their grant proposal. The grants should aim to improve student achievement, and the impact will be measured accordingly. The funds should be used for effective professional development that focuses on content and pedagogy and facilitates ongoing learning. Instructional resources and classroom technology should be selected to increase engagement, scaffold instruction, and improve learning outcomes. Scholar Grants cannot be used for primary or secondary private schools or non-school organizations. Grant proposals must support raising student achievement in math or ELA. Required information for the grant application includes general school information (address, tax ID, enrollment), school principal background (years at the school, highest educational attainment), teacher team background (contact information, teaching experience), grant proposal details (number of students impacted, description of use of funds), and measurement of impact on student achievement by the teacher team. Recipient organizations must have tax-exempt status under the IRS Code and must not discriminate. Awards are paid to the school, not individuals. Applications will be reviewed by the Alabama Power Foundation for adherence to the Scholar Grant

Champion Grants, provided by the Alabama Power Foundation, aim to support public school teachers in grades nine to eleven in accessing professional development and instructional resources to prepare students for college and career readiness in math and/or science. The grant amount is up to $7,500 per teacher team. Funding can be used for professional development, instructional resources, and classroom technology. There are two application cycles: Cycle 1 opens on March 25, 2024, and closes on April 26, 2024; Cycle 2 opens on August 5, 2024, and closes on September 6, 2024. Priority will be given to public schools with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunches or those that are Title I schools. Teachers must collaborate within their grade level or subject area team and commit to professional growth and peer support. They must select professional development aligned with raising student achievement in math and/or science. The grant proposal should include a description of how the grant aims to improve student achievement and how success will be measured. Champion Grants cannot be used for private schools or non-school organizations and must focus on raising student achievement in math or English language arts. The application requires general school information, school principal background information, teacher team background information, and details about the grant proposal's impact on students and teachers. Recipient organizations must have tax-exempt status under the IRS Code and should not discriminate based on race, color, creed, gender, nationality or ethnic origin. Awards are paid to the school rather than individuals.