give256 Fund
The give256 Fund awards up to $7,500 for unique, measurable nonprofit projects that address community needs in Huntsville, Madison, or unincorporated Madison County, Alabama.
Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville
Due Dates: July 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: $2,500–$7,500 per project; up to three top awards per cycle; all finalists receive at least $256
Summary: Supports single, stand-alone nonprofit projects with measurable impact in Huntsville, Madison, or unincorporated Madison County, AL.
Key Information: Projects must be fully fundable within the $7,500 cap; organizations funded $256+ in both 2024 and 2025 are ineligible for 2026.
Description
The give256 Fund, administered by the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville, is a giving circle that enables emerging philanthropists to collectively support impactful nonprofit projects in the Greater Huntsville area. Each year, members pool resources, review applications, and vote to award grants to nonprofit organizations proposing unique, sustainable, and measurable projects that address community needs. The fund aims to empower nonprofits to launch or expand initiatives that can be fully realized with a grant of up to $7,500, ensuring that the impact of give256 funding is direct and visible within the community.
