Philip A. Morris Fund for the Design Arts
This grant funds projects in Greater Birmingham that raise awareness of design arts—such as architecture, urban planning, and graphic design—and their positive impact on community life.
Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
Due Dates: June 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: Typical awards $5,000–$75,000; recent cycles: $214,000 to 7 nonprofits (2025), $171,500 to 6 nonprofits (prior year); grant term usually 1 year.
Summary: Supports projects that raise awareness of the design arts and their impact on community life in Greater Birmingham, Alabama.
Key Information: Projects must focus on design arts and benefit Greater Birmingham; nonprofits, government entities, and fiscally sponsored groups eligible.
Description
The Philip A. Morris Fund for the Design Arts provides annual grants to projects that create and expand awareness of the design arts and their impact on community life in the Greater Birmingham area. The fund supports initiatives in urban planning, architecture, graphic design, landscape planning, and related fields, aiming to amplify the role of quality design in building vibrant, inclusive communities. Grants are awarded to organizations whose work aligns with the fund’s mission of community building and inclusion through the design arts. An advisory committee reviews proposals to ensure alignment with these goals.
