[Central Alabama Community Foundation](https://cacfinfo.org)

January 2027

Up to $3,000 per award; one application per nonprofit per cycle

Supports nonprofit-led programs and services benefiting the Wiregrass area community.

Not open to individuals; only Wiregrass-area nonprofits eligible.

--- ## Description Community Trust Grants offered by the Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) provide funding to nonprofit organizations serving the Wiregrass area. These grants aim to strengthen local communities by supporting projects and services that address community needs, foster positive development, and enhance quality of life through nonprofit-led initiatives. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline (anticipated/projected): January 2027 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award per grant: $3,000 - Each eligible nonprofit may submit one application per cycle --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations serving the Wiregrass area. - Only one application per nonprofit per grant cycle. - Individuals are not eligible. - Grants are **not** awarded for: - Annual fundraising drives, events, or marketing campaigns - Endowments - Partisan political advocacy - Regular operating support or capital projects - Religious purposes (except for educational and social service programs by faith-based organizations) - Research - Sponsorship of fundraising events - Start-up costs --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [CACF Grant Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cacfgrants). - Required documents include: - Current year operating budget - Prior year operating budget - Audited financial statement (if available) - Core Operating Standards for Nonprofits - IRS Letter of Determination - Listing of Board of Directors - Letter endorsing the project from the organization president --- ## Additional Information - Awards are typically announced in May following the application period. - Only one SACF Community Trust Grant application may be submitted per organization each cycle. --- ## External Links - [Community Trust Grants – SACF Program Page](https://cacfinfo.org/grants/community-trust-grants-4/) - [CACF Grant Portal (Apply Online)](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cacfgrants) - [Central Alabama Community Foundation Home](https://cacfinfo.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Contact Details | |--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | Main Phone | (334) 264-6223 | | General Contact Form | [CACF Contact Page](https://cacfinfo.org/contact/) | | Grants & Scholarships Manager (Sabrina Wood) | [Contact Sabrina Wood](https://cacfinfo.org/contact-us/#contact_form) | For specific grant questions, use the [CACF Contact Page](https://cacfinfo.org/contact/) or reach out directly to the Grants & Scholarships Manager.

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