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

April 30, 2026: Full application deadline (applications due by 11:59 p.m., Remy Fund grant cycle)

Typical grants range from $2,000 to $10,000; $69,200 awarded in 2024; annual total varies.

Supports nonprofits serving dogs, cats, and horses in five Alabama counties through grants for rescue, therapy, spay/neuter, and humane education.

--- ## Description The Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services, administered by the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, provides annual grants to nonprofit organizations that assist traditional companion animals—specifically dogs, cats, and horses—and the people they impact. The fund prioritizes projects in rescue and shelter, spay/neuter services, animal-assisted therapy, and education or advocacy for humane treatment. Grants are awarded to organizations serving Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Blount, and Walker counties in Alabama. Established in 2010, the Remy Fund emphasizes impactful, measurable outcomes and conducts thorough applicant reviews, including site visits. --- ## Due Dates - April 30, 2026: Full application deadline (applications due by 11:59 p.m., Remy Fund grant cycle) --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant size: $2,000 to $10,000 per award - Total awarded in 2024: $69,200 across 11 organizations - Grants are made annually; total funding may vary by year --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations classified as public charities under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. - Organizations must be based in, or serve, one or more of the following Alabama counties: Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, and Walker. - Projects must focus on traditional companion animals (dogs, cats, and horses). - Capital projects are not eligible for funding. - Preference is given to projects with clear goals and measurable objectives. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham’s grants portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfgb). - New users must create an account to access the application. - The grant cycle opens March 16, 2026, and closes April 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. - The Remy Fund Grant Committee reviews all applications and may conduct in-person or virtual site visits. - Applicants are encouraged to review the [applicant tutorial and instructions](https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4479853059991-GLM-Applicant-Tutorial) before applying. --- ## Additional Information - Grants may be requested for general organizational support, but preference is given to project-based proposals. - Recent grants have supported spay/neuter programs, rescue/adoption, animal-assisted therapy, and humane education. - Lists of recent grantees are available for reference: [2025 Grants (PDF)](https://www.cfbham.org/assets/2025/07/Final-Press-Release-Remy-Fund-2025.pdf), [2024 Grants (PDF)](https://www.cfbham.org/assets/2024/07/2024-Remy-Fund-Grantee-List.pdf), [2023 Grants (PDF)](https://www.cfbham.org/assets/2023/07/2023-Remy-Fund-Grants-list.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Remy Fund Program Page](https://www.cfbham.org/remy-fund/) - [Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham Grants](https://www.cfbham.org/grants) - [Online Grants Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfgb) - [Applicant Tutorial & Instructions](https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4479853059991-GLM-Applicant-Tutorial) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |-------------|-----------------|------------------------------|--------------| | Meg Ford | Program Officer | [mford@cfbham.org](mailto:mford@cfbham.org) | 205-327-3807 | | General Inquiries | - | [info@cfbham.org](mailto:info@cfbham.org) | (205) 327-7575 | ---

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