[Black Belt Community Foundation](https://blackbeltfound.org/grants)

March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)

Arts grants: $500–$3,500 | Community grants: $500–$5,000 | One-year projects

Supports creative and transformative arts and community projects in 12 counties of Alabama’s Black Belt region.

Open to organizations serving Bullock, Choctaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, and Wilcox counties.

--- ## Description The Black Belt Community Foundation’s Arts & Community Grant Cycle provides funding to foster creative, community-driven initiatives that strengthen and enrich the lives of residents in Alabama’s Black Belt region. The program supports both arts organizations and community-based nonprofits, aiming to catalyze transformative projects that contribute to the region’s vitality, innovation, and cultural heritage. The grant cycle culminates in an awards ceremony celebrating the achievements of recipients and the impact of their projects. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (Full application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Arts organizations: $500–$3,500 per grant - Community-based organizations and nonprofits: $500–$5,000 per grant - Awards are typically for one-year projects --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be arts organizations or community-based nonprofits. - Projects must serve one or more of the following Alabama Black Belt counties: - Bullock - Choctaw - Dallas - Greene - Hale - Lowndes - Macon - Marengo - Perry - Pickens - Sumter - Wilcox - Both new and ongoing initiatives are eligible if they demonstrate transformative community impact. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the [Black Belt Community Foundation grants page](https://blackbeltfound.org/grants/). - The application portal typically opens in January, with a full application deadline projected for March. - Applicants should prepare a clear project description, budget, and demonstrate community impact. - Notifications of grant status are generally sent by late March or early April. - Awardees are recognized at a public ceremony in April. --- ## Additional Information - The program supports a wide range of initiatives, from arts education and cultural preservation to health, wellness, and youth development. - Past grantees span libraries, arts centers, community health organizations, educational programs, and more. - For questions about Community Grants, contact Samantha Ledbetter (sledbetter@blackbeltfound.org) or Wendell Paris, Jr. (wparis@blackbeltfound.org). - For questions about Arts Grants, contact Aaron Head (ahead@blackbeltfound.org). --- ## External Links - [Black Belt Community Foundation Grants Page](https://blackbeltfound.org/grants/) - [About the Black Belt Community Foundation](https://blackbeltfound.org/about) - [Contact Page](https://blackbeltfound.org/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Area | |-----------------------|------------------------------------|---------------------| | Samantha Ledbetter | sledbetter@blackbeltfound.org | Community Grants | | Wendell Paris, Jr. | wparis@blackbeltfound.org | Community Grants | | Aaron Head | ahead@blackbeltfound.org | Arts Grants | | General Inquiries | info@blackbeltfound.org | Foundation-wide | | Phone | (334) 240-0141 | Foundation-wide |

2026 BBCF Arts & Community Grant Cycle

Sign in to see full grant listing