[Walker Area Community Foundation](https://www.wacf.org/grants)

September 1, 2026 (Fall Cycle) | March 1, 2027 (Spring Cycle)

Typical award size varies; requests of $5,000 or less accepted year-round. Larger requests considered during Spring and Fall cycles.

Supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing critical needs and improving quality of life in the Walker Area, Alabama.

--- ## Description The Walker Area Community Foundation provides competitive grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations working to address critical community needs and enhance the quality of life throughout the Walker Area in Alabama. Grant opportunities are available twice annually through Spring and Fall cycles, as well as year-round for requests of $5,000 or less. Funded projects should target root causes, serve broad populations, encourage collaboration, and demonstrate measurable impact in areas such as economic growth, lifelong learning, health and well-being, and leadership development. --- ## Due Dates - September 1, 2026: Fall Cycle application deadline (applications open August 1 – September 1) - March 1, 2027: Spring Cycle application deadline (applications open February 1 – March 1) Requests for $5,000 or less are accepted year-round. --- ## Funding Amount - No fixed minimum or maximum for regular grants; award sizes vary based on project scope and available funds. - Requests of $5,000 or less can be submitted at any time. - Larger requests must be submitted during Spring or Fall cycles. - Additional financial documentation is required for requests of $100,000 or more. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. - Projects must address a critical need within the Walker Area, Alabama. - Grants are not made to individuals, for scholarships, religious purposes, political or lobbying activities, or for fundraising events. - Capital improvement requests require proof of property ownership. - Food bank/feeding program requests are only accepted during the Spring Cycle. - Public school system applications must come from the Superintendent’s office and consolidate system-wide needs. - Large organizations (e.g., universities) must submit through the Development or President’s office with head approval. --- ## Application Process - Create an account in the Foundation’s Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM) system: [Apply via GLM](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=wacf) - Complete the application online; applications can be saved as drafts and edited before submission. - Required documents include financial statements and, depending on organization size and request amount, audits or financial reviews. - Applications are internally reviewed, followed by review by a volunteer Grant Review Team, which may include site visits. - Funding recommendations are made to the Board of Directors for final approval. - Awardees must sign an Electronic Signature Agreement and submit required grant reports online. --- ## Additional Information - All awarded funds must be used as specified in the application; significant changes require pre-approval. - Grant reports are required: Spring reports due January 31, Fall reports due July 31. - Late or incomplete reports may disqualify future applications. --- ## External Links - [Walker Area Community Foundation Grants Overview](https://www.wacf.org/grants/) - [How to Apply for a Grant](https://www.wacf.org/how-to-apply-for-a-grant/) - [Competitive Grant Guidelines](https://www.wacf.org/competitive-grant-guidelines/) - [GLM Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=wacf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Contact Page | |--------------------|----------------------|----------------|---------------------------------------------------| | Morgan Curry | mcurry@wacf.org | 205-302-0001 | [Contact WACF](https://www.wacf.org/contact) |

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