Anticipated application deadlines have moved earlier to January and February 2027. If you are a first-time applicant, you must now attend a mandatory virtual Grantseekers Workshop before submitting your proposal. Additionally, eligibility guidelines now specify that your organization must be physically located in—not just serving—one of the 12 eligible Alabama Black Belt counties.
Funder: Black Belt Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 | February 2027
Funding Amounts: Arts Grants: $500–$3,500; Community Grants: $500–$5,000; one-year project funding typical.
Summary: Supports arts organizations and community-based nonprofits in Alabama’s Black Belt for creative, transformative local projects.