[Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville](https://givehsv.org/for-nonprofits/grant-opportunities)

June 30, 2026

Typical grants are $50,000; recent cycles awarded a total of $75,000–$100,000 to 1–2 projects per year.

Supports high-impact, collaborative, and visionary projects that improve quality of life across multiple sectors in the Greater Huntsville region.

--- ## Description The Compass Society grant, offered by the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville, is designed to "Map the Future" by catalyzing innovation and generosity in the Greater Huntsville area. The program funds ambitious, collaborative, and visionary projects that align with the Foundation’s Quality of Life Framework, which encompasses areas such as basic needs, health and wellness, education, arts and culture, neighborhoods, economic opportunity, environment, and recreation. The grant seeks to drive meaningful, sustainable progress and positive outcomes by supporting initiatives that require organizations to work together toward transformative community change. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: June 30, 2026 (Compass Society grant cycle: April 1 – June 30, 2026) --- ## Funding Amount - Typical individual grant size: $50,000 - Recent cycles have awarded a total of $75,000–$100,000 per year to 1–2 projects - Funding is intended for nonprofit organizations serving the Greater Huntsville area (Jackson, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, and Morgan Counties) --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations - Projects must serve the Greater Huntsville region, specifically one or more of the following counties: Jackson, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, and Morgan - Proposals should be collaborative, high-impact, and visionary, addressing at least one pillar of the Quality of Life Framework (e.g., health, education, arts, economic development) - Preference for projects that involve partnerships and collective impact --- ## Application Process - Review the [Compass Society program page](https://givehsv.org/grant/compass-society/) for detailed guidelines and eligibility - Applications are accepted during the annual grant cycle (April 1 – June 30, 2026) - Submit proposals via the Foundation’s online grant portal: [Apply for Grants](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfhsv) - Strong proposals will demonstrate collaboration, measurable impact, and alignment with the Quality of Life Framework --- ## Additional Information - Recent funded projects include initiatives in cardiac emergency response, workforce transportation, water recreation infrastructure, and arts education in Title I schools - The program is highly competitive, with a focus on projects that can demonstrate broad, sustainable community impact --- ## External Links - [Compass Society Grant Program Overview](https://givehsv.org/grant/compass-society/) - [Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville Grant Opportunities](https://givehsv.org/for-nonprofits/grant-opportunities) - [Online Grant Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfhsv) - [2024 Compass Society Impact Report (PDF)](https://givehsv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2024Compass-Society-Impact-Report-FINAL.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | info@givehsv.org | | Phone | (256) 533-0200 | | Online Contact Form | [Contact Us](https://givehsv.org/contact-us) | | Mailing Address | 312 Fountain Circle SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 |

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