Arts, Culture & Community Assets

Grant Priority Area

The Daniel Foundation recognizes that a thriving arts community contributes immeasurably to the quality of life in Alabama, weaving together our diverse population in important ways. The preservation of our unique historical, natural and cultural resources in Alabama is an important piece of this cultural backdrop. Community assets such as greenspace provide vibrancy to our cities and towns, contributing to the overall quality of life with parks and trails that promote outdoor recreation.

Our arts providers need both physical spaces and ongoing operational support to provide quality arts opportunities to their communities. We specifically seek to assist arts organizations in achieving financial sustainability. Therefore, preference for operating grants is given to organizations that show strategies focused on this goal.

Our priorities:

  • Operational support for arts organizations, particularly those with organizational sustainability strategies
  • Capital needs for arts organizations, with preference given to organizations that the Foundation has supported in the past
  • Community heritage, culture and historic preservation
  • Projects that preserve greenspace and increase access to nature

Past Grants

USS Alabama

USS Alabama

The Daniel Foundation helped fund the preservation of the history of the U.S.S. Alabama battleship with a grant of $25,000.

Tennessee Valley Art Association

Tennessee Valley Art Association

The Tennessee Valley Art Association, located in Tuscumbia, requested a one time capacity building grant to recruit and hire a full time Arts Program Director.

Red Mountain Park

Red Mountain Park

A grant for $90,000 over three years was made to Red Mountain Park to support programs and general operations.

Alabama Blues Project

Alabama Blues Project

The Alabama Blues Project received a grant from the Daniel Foundation for $10,000 for their after school camp and clubs.

Alabama Alliance for Arts Education

Alabama Alliance for Arts Education

A grant for $12,500 was made to support the Alabama Bicentennial Youth Art Initiative.

Huntsville Community Drumline

Huntsville Community Drumline

The Daniel Foundation made a grant for $12,000 to the Huntsville Community Drumline for their all area Youth Drumline and Drums After School Music program.

Alabama Alliance for Arts Education

Alabama Alliance for Arts Education

A grant for $12,500 was made to support the Alabama Bicentennial Youth Art Initiative.

Huntsville Community Drumline

Huntsville Community Drumline

The Daniel Foundation made a grant for $12,000 to the Huntsville Community Drumline for their all area Youth Drumline and Drums After School Music program.