Community Trust Grants – AACF

Applications eligible JUNE 29 — AUG 7, 2026

Social Services, Shelter (Awarded in October)
Community Building, Arts (Awarded in November)

This grant shall be used to support a nonprofit organization improving the quality of life through Social Services, Shelter, Community Building and/or the Arts in Autauga County.

Nonprofit organizations may submit one AACF Community Trust Grant application for a maximum award of $3,000.

Community Trust Grants are available for services and programs provided by any nonprofit in the Autauga area.

Required Documents for Submission:

  • Operating Budget – Current Year
  • Operating Budget – Prior Year
  • Audited Financial Statement (only required if your agency has this document)
  • Core Operating Standards for Nonprofits
  • IRS Letter of Determination
  • Listing of Board of Directors
  • Letter endorsing project from Organization President

Nonprofit organizations may submit one AACF Community Trust Grant application for a maximum award of $3,000.

Applications may be submitted online only. No paper applications will be accepted.

Grants/Funding are not awarded to:
  • Individuals
  • Annual fundraising drives, events or marketing campaigns
  • Endowments
  • Partisan political advocacy
  • Regular operating support or capital projects
  • Religious purposes (although we do support educational and social service programs offered by faith-based organizations)
  • Research
  • Sponsorship of fundraising events
  • Start-up costs