[Baptist Health Foundation](https://baptisthealthfoundation.com/communitysupportfund)

October 2026 (full application deadline — fall application period, projected)

Typical award size not specified; supports both program and general operating needs.

Supports healthcare-focused nonprofits in select Alabama counties, prioritizing faith-based and community health initiatives based on local needs.

Forecasted cycle; confirm dates and requirements on the funder’s website.

--- ## Description The Community Support Fund, established by the Baptist Health Foundation and Baptist Health System, provides grant funding to nonprofit organizations with a healthcare focus operating in Jefferson, Shelby, Talladega, or Walker counties in Alabama. The fund is designed to address critical community health needs identified through local assessments, with emphasis on improving access to healthcare, behavioral health, food insecurity, and educational initiatives to address clinical worker shortages. While faith-based programs receive priority consideration, the fund is open to a broad range of healthcare-related initiatives and supports both specific programs and general operating expenses. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026: Full application deadline — fall application period (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical award size and total available funding are not specified publicly. - Grants may support both programmatic activities and general operating needs. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. - Organizations must operate within Jefferson, Shelby, Talladega, or Walker counties in Alabama. - Must have a healthcare-based mission or provide healthcare-related services. - Faith-based programs are prioritized but this is not a strict requirement. - Grants are not available to individuals, political organizations, or for sponsorships of fundraisers. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the [Baptist Health Foundation’s grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=baptisthf). - New users must create an account to access the application. - Ensure that emails from @grantinterface.com are allowed to avoid missing communications. - For questions or to discuss program fit, applicants are encouraged to contact the Executive Director before applying. --- ## Additional Information - Funding priorities are informed by local community needs assessments. - The fund is flexible and responsive to community-identified health priorities, but applicants are encouraged to discuss unique or innovative programs with the Foundation. - Both program-specific and general operating support requests are considered. --- ## External Links - [Community Support Fund Program Page](https://baptisthealthfoundation.com/communitysupportfund/) - [Online Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=baptisthf) - [2025 Impact Report](https://baptisthealthfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BHF-2025-CSF-Impact-Report.pdf) - [2025 Recipient List](https://baptisthealthfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/CSF-2025-List.pdf) - [Contact Page](https://baptisthealthfoundation.com/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | |-----------------|------------------------|---------------------------------------| | Alison Scott | Executive Director | Alison.Scott@bhsala.org |

Community Support Fund

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