Philip A. Morris Fund for the Design Arts
The Philip A. Morris Fund for the Design Arts supports projects and events that raise awareness of the impact of design arts—like architecture and urban planning—on community enrichment in Greater Birmingham.
Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027: Brief proposal deadline for Cycle 1 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $5,000 to $75,000 per project; total annual funding varies by available resources.
Summary: Supports nonprofit projects that raise awareness and highlight the impact of quality design in the Greater Birmingham community.
Key Information: Only nonprofit, government, or fiscally sponsored projects serving the Greater Birmingham area are eligible.
Description
The Philip A. Morris Fund for the Design Arts, managed by the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, supports projects that create and expand awareness of the design arts—including urban planning, architecture, graphic design, and landscape design—and their impact on community enrichment in Greater Birmingham. The Fund encourages collaboration among local government, nonprofits, and the design arts community, and is guided by an Advisory Committee that reviews proposals for alignment with the Fund’s mission of broad community building and inclusion. In addition to grantmaking, the Fund hosts an annual lecture series to further promote the value of design arts in the region.
