Grant Policies
Application GuidelinesBeginning in 2020 there will be four grant cycles during the year, focused as follows:
- Education & Youth
- Arts, Culture & Community Assets
- Health
- Community Needs
See timeline for each cycle below. Refer to Priority Areas for details about our focus in each of these cycles.
Priority is given to organizations that have at least one full-time employee and a broad base of supporters and have been in operation providing programs and services for a minimum of two years. Grants to start-up operations are considered by invitation only.
Multi-year grants are considered, with preference given to organizations having a long history with the Foundation. Organizations receiving a multi-year grant, may not reapply until the multi-year period has expired, even if the funding has been accelerated.
After three consecutive years of funding organizations must sit out one year before re-applying
Organizations may only receive one grant during the calendar year
We do not fund:
- Individuals
- Scholarships
- Sponsorships for fundraising events
- Organizations outside of Alabama
You may visit our How To Apply page for more information.
If you are ready to apply:
Dates To Remember
Community
Needs
June 2024
Letters of Intent Due
July 22, 2024
Declination Letters &
Invitations Sent
August 28, 2024
Proposals Due
September 16, 2024
Grant Decisions Made
November 2024
Education
& Youth
Open for Letters of Intent
September 9, 2024
Letters of Intent Due
October 11, 2024
Declination Letters &
Invitations Sent
November 18, 2024
Proposals Due
December 9, 2024
Grant Decisions Made
February 2025
Arts, Culture & Community Assets
January 6, 2025
Letters of Intent Due
January 27, 2025
Declination Letters &
Invitations Sent
February 26, 2025
Proposals Due
March 17, 2025
Grant Decisions Made
May 2025
Health
Initiatives
Open for Letters of Intent
April 7, 2025
Letters of Intent Due
April 25, 2025
Declination Letters &
Invitations Sent
May 23, 2025
Proposals Due
June 13, 2025
Grant Decisions Made
August 2025