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

December 31, 2026 (final application deadline)

Amount varies; funding supports nonprofit services for Montgomery residents.

Supports local nonprofits providing services to Montgomery residents through a formal grant process.

--- ## Description The Montgomery City Council Contingency Fund Grant provides funding opportunities for local nonprofit organizations serving Montgomery, Alabama residents. Administered in partnership with the Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF), this grant program aims to strengthen the impact of nonprofits by supporting projects and services that address community needs. Funding requests are reviewed by CACF staff and recommended to the Montgomery City Council for final funding decisions. --- ## Due Dates - December 31, 2026: Application deadline (final closing date) Applications are accepted year-round until the final deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - Award amounts vary based on available funds and the scope of the applicant's proposed services. - Funding is intended to support nonprofit organizations’ service delivery to Montgomery residents. - No specific minimum or maximum award amount is published. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations providing services to Montgomery, Alabama residents. - Organizations must be able to demonstrate tax-exempt status (e.g., IRS Letter of Determination). - Only nonprofits are eligible; individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online through the [CACF Grant Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cacfgrants). - No paper applications are accepted. - Required documents include: - Completed online application (via Grant Portal) - Operating budget for the current and prior year - Core Operating Standards for Nonprofits (download and complete via portal) - Current business license or letter of exemption - IRS Letter of Determination - W-9 Form - E-Verify documentation or exemption letter - Minority Questionnaire (download and complete via portal) - List of board of directors with current addresses --- ## Additional Information - All applications are reviewed by CACF staff, with funding recommendations made to the Montgomery City Council. - The grant is designed to support a wide range of nonprofit services that benefit Montgomery residents; there are no restrictions on program type as long as the service area is Montgomery. - Notifications regarding funding decisions are communicated after Council review. --- ## External Links - [Montgomery City Council Contingency Fund Grant Program Page](https://cacfinfo.org/grants/montgomery-city-council-contingency-fund/) - [CACF Grant Portal (Application Submission)](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cacfgrants) - [Central Alabama Community Foundation Homepage](https://cacfinfo.org) - [Montgomery City Council Information](https://www.montgomeryal.gov/government/city-government/city-council) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |--------------------------|---------------------------------------------| | Central Alabama Community Foundation | 114 Church Street, Montgomery, AL 36104 | | Phone | (334) 264-6223 | | Contact Page | [Contact CACF](https://cacfinfo.org/contact/) | | Grant Portal Support | Sabrina Wood, sabrina.wood@cacfinfo.org |

Montgomery City Council Contingency Fund

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