SPECIAL PROJECT GRANTS

A Grant Opportunity Area

Please note this information is for special project grants only. There are different requirements for each of our grant opportunities. Please review each one carefully to determine the proper fit for your project or programming.

Priority Area

This grant opportunity is for substantial capital projects, new programming, strategic expansions or larger one-time special projects.

This opportunity is best suited for organizations based and doing work in the following counties: Autauga, Baldwin, Blount, Cullman, Elmore, Etowah, Jefferson, Lauderdale, Lee, Limestone, Madision, Mobile, Montgomery, Morgan, St. Clair, Shelby, and Tuscaloosa.

Eligibility

Must be a 501(c)3 public charity.
Due to the anticipation these grants will be larger and possibly multi-year, an organization must sit out for two years before being eligible to apply again. For Example, if a one year award is made in 2026, the organization would not be eligible to apply again until 2029.
For 2026, we will not be considering organizations that have never received board funding from the Foundation.

Priority Exclusions

Requests related to operating expenses or ongoing programming will not be considered through the special projects cycle.

Process & Timeline

This cycle starts with an LOI submitted through our online grants management system.

Cycle 1

Open for Letters of Intent
October 20, 2025

Letters of Intent Due
October 31, 2025

Declination Letters &
Invitations Sent
December 01, 2025

Proposals Due
December 15, 2025

Grant Decisions Made
February 2026

Cycle 2

Open for Letters of Intent
February 23, 2026

Letters of Intent Due
March 6, 2026

Declination Letters &
Invitations Sent
March 30, 2026

Proposals Due
April 15, 2026

Grant Decisions Made
June 2026

Cycle 3

Open for Letters of Intent
June 22, 2026

Letters of Intent Due
July 1, 2026

Declination Letters &
Invitations Sent
July 27, 2026

Proposals Due
August 15, 2026

Grant Decisions Made
October 2026

How to Apply

The Daniel Foundation of Alabama uses GLM – Grant Lifecycle Manager by Foundant as our online grants management portal. Click the log in button below to sign in or create an account. Should you have questions about how to use this system, please contact Joyce, (205) 874-3523 or joyce@df-al.com.