[Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham](https://www.cfbham.org/grants)

June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

$214,000 total awarded in 2025; typical awards range from $11,000–$115,000; annual cycle, amounts may vary.

Supports projects that raise awareness of design arts and their role in community development in Greater Birmingham.

--- ## Description The Philip A. Morris Fund for the Design Arts, established at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, aims to create and expand awareness of the design arts and their impact on building and enhancing communities. The fund supports projects that involve urban planning, architecture, graphic and landscape design, and the built environment, particularly those that foster broad community building and inclusion. An Advisory Committee reviews proposals to ensure alignment with the fund’s mission and the founder’s vision. The fund also hosts an annual lecture to further its mission and collaborates with local governments, nonprofits, and the design arts community in Greater Birmingham. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026: Full application deadline (anticipated/projected; annual grant cycle, with awards typically presented in August) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - In 2025, the fund awarded $214,000 in total to seven nonprofits. - Recent individual grants ranged from $11,000 to $115,000. - Funding per project may vary based on available funds and number of qualified applications. - Grants are awarded annually. --- ## Eligibility - Projects must relate to the design arts, broadly defined to include: - Urban planning - Architecture - Graphic arts and design - Landscape planning and design - The built environment - Applicants should be nonprofits or organizations working to enhance community awareness and impact of design arts in the Greater Birmingham area. - Proposals are reviewed for alignment with the fund’s mission of broad community building and inclusion. --- ## Application Process - Submit a full application by the anticipated June 2026 deadline. - Proposals are reviewed by an Advisory Committee for mission alignment and community impact. - Site reviews may be conducted as part of the evaluation process. - Recommendations for funding are made annually, with awards typically presented in August. - For more details or to discuss project fit, contact the program officer (see Contact Information below). --- ## Additional Information - The fund also supports an annual lecture series to promote awareness of design arts. - Collaboration with local governments, nonprofits, and design arts professionals is encouraged. - Past funded projects include master plans, public design summits, educational events, and community engagement activities. --- ## External Links - [Program page and application information](https://www.cfbham.org/philip-morris-fund-design-arts/) - [2025 Grant Recipients and Award Details (PDF)](https://www.cfbham.org/assets/2026/03/2025-Morris-Fund-Grants.pdf) - [Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham Grants Overview](https://www.cfbham.org/grants) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Contact Page | |-------------|-----------------------------------------|------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | Liz Edwards | [ledwards@cfbham.org](mailto:ledwards@cfbham.org) | (205) 327-7575 | [Contact CFGB](https://www.cfbham.org/contact) |

Philip A. Morris Fund for the Design Arts

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