Community Grants
The Community Foundation of West Alabama funds collaborative, innovative projects addressing critical needs in areas like health, education, environment, and social welfare, with a focus on measurable impact and pilot initiatives.
Funder: Community Foundation of West Alabama
Due Dates: April 1, 2026 | November 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Grants up to $10,000; typically one-year duration.
Summary: Supports charitable projects in West Alabama addressing critical community needs across diverse sectors, with emphasis on collaboration and measurable outcomes.
Key Information: Only 501(c)(3) organizations in select West Alabama counties are eligible.
Description
Community Grants from the Community Foundation of West Alabama are designed to support impactful charitable projects that address the most pressing needs in West Alabama communities. Funding priorities include arts and humanities, children and youth, education, elder care, environment, health and medicine, recreation, and social welfare. The Foundation seeks to fund projects that tackle root causes, foster collaboration, avoid duplication of existing services, and demonstrate measurable outcomes. Preference is given to pilot projects with the potential for expansion and to proposals that leverage partial funding rather than request full support.
The grant review process includes an initial screening for completeness, a detailed evaluation by the Grant Review Committee, and final approval by the Board of Directors.
