give256 Fund
The give256 Fund supports innovative nonprofit projects with measurable impact in Huntsville/Madison County, focusing on unique, sustainable solutions that benefit the local community.
Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville (https://givehsv.org/for-nonprofits/grant-opportunities)
Due Dates: July 15, 2026: Application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: $2,500–$7,500 per award; up to three top projects funded at $7,500, all finalists receive at least $256
Summary: Supports stand-alone, high-impact nonprofit projects in Huntsville/Madison County, Alabama through a member-driven giving circle.
Key Information: Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Huntsville, Madison, or unincorporated Madison County are eligible.
Description
The give256 Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville, is a giving circle that empowers emerging philanthropists to pool resources and fund impactful nonprofit projects in the Greater Huntsville area. Each year, nonprofit applicants propose stand-alone projects that can be fully supported with a grant of up to $7,500. Finalists are chosen by the give256 Grants Committee to present their projects at an annual event, where the give256 membership votes to determine funding recipients. The fund emphasizes projects with unique, sustainable, and measurable outcomes that directly benefit the Huntsville, Madison, or unincorporated Madison County communities.
