Operating Grants
The Daniel Foundation of Alabama offers unrestricted operating grants to nonprofits in select Alabama counties working in education, arts, and health to support their core science, research, and service programs.
Funder: Daniel Foundation of Alabama
Due Dates: October 31, 2025 (LOI, Cycle 1) | December 15, 2025 (Full proposal, Cycle 1) | March 6, 2026 (LOI, Cycle 2) | April 15, 2026 (Full proposal, Cycle 2) | July 1, 2026 (LOI, Cycle 3) | August 15, 2026 (Full proposal, Cycle 3)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per grant; one-year awards; one grant per calendar year per organization.
Summary: Unrestricted operating support for Alabama nonprofits in select counties working in education, arts, community, and health services.
Key Information: Only organizations previously board-funded by the Foundation are eligible in 2026.
Description
Operating Grants from the Daniel Foundation of Alabama provide unrestricted funding to support the ongoing programs and services of qualifying nonprofit organizations in select Alabama counties. The grants target organizations making a positive impact in the areas of education (from early childhood to adult life skills), arts and community (including youth mentoring), and health and human services (including basic needs, health care, mental health, and veterans' programs). Funding is intended to help sustain and strengthen organizations' core operations that benefit Alabama residents.
