Autauga Area

Established in 1996, the Autauga Area Community Foundation has distributed grants that provide critical funds for food banks serving people who are currently down on their luck, for libraries and art programs that entertain and educate a city and for social service programs offering various types of hope and help to individuals.

AACF is an affiliate of the Central Alabama Community Foundation. Representatives from Autauga County serve on the CACF Board of Directors. Our staff is here to answer any questions and make the most of your giving needs.

Every year, AACF awards grants to nonprofit projects and programs providing services in Autauga County.

Autauga Area 1

Staff members

Burton U. Crenshaw

President

Ben Freeman

Development Director

Dana Hess

Financial Officer​

Emma Tennant

Affiliate Manager

Jill Tucker

Donor Services Coordinator

Sabrina Wood

Grants and Scholarships Manager

Grants

Community Trust Grants – CACF

Applications eligible JUNE 29 — AUG 7, 2026

Cultural and Community Enhancement
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 Lowndes, Macon and/or Montgomery counties.

Nonprofit organizations may submit one CACF Community Trust Grant application for a minimum award of $5,000 and maximum award of $25,000.

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

Field of Interest Grants – CACF

Applications eligible JUNE 29 — AUG 7, 2026

Cultural and Community Enhancement
Bucks Weil Cultural Arts Fund (Awarded in November)


Bucks Weil Cultural Arts Fund
This grant shall be used to benefit arts organizations that introduce the arts to the larger community and work to develop broad-based audiences. Grants will be made to existing and emerging cultural arts organizations for projects that focus on arts education, outreach and audience development in Montgomery County. Maximum grant request is $6,500.

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

Community Trust Grants – CACF

Applications eligible JAN 2 — FEB 6, 2026

Family Wellness and Education
Family, Food, Medical (Awarded in May)
Education (Awarded in June)

This grant shall be used to support a nonprofit organization improving the quality of life through Family Wellness (Family, Food and Medical) and Education in Lowndes, Macon and/or Montgomery counties.

Nonprofit organizations may submit one CACF Community Trust Grant application for a minimum award of $5,000 and maximum award of $25,000.

Community Trust Grants are available for services and programs provided by any nonprofit in the Wiregrass 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

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

Scholarships

Central AlabamaWorks Scholarship

The Central AlabamaWorks Scholarship was established to assist outstanding and deserving graduates with their post-secondary educational needs. Open to graduating seniors from any high school in Autauga, Bullock, Chambers, Coosa,

(Open to graduating seniors from any high school in Autauga, Bullock, Chambers, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Perry, Russell, or Tallapoosa Counties.)

The Central AlabamaWorks Scholarship was established to assist outstanding and deserving graduates with their post-secondary educational needs. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent GED, reside within one of the 13 counties served by Central AlabamaWorks, be accepted into an Alabama community college, trade/vocational school, or short-term training program for career technical education, possess a valid Alabama ID and provide 2 letters of recommendation.

Deadline: March 1

2499 Line of Duty Scholarship

Benefiting a graduating senior of any high school located in Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, Macon, or Montgomery Counties.

(Open to graduating seniors from any high school in Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, Macon or Montgomery counties)

The 2499 Line of Duty Scholarship was established in memory of Montgomery Police Officer David Colley who died in the line of duty in April 2015. This scholarship benefits a graduating senior of any high school located in Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, Macon, or Montgomery Counties. An eligible applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university. An applicant should plan to pursue a career in the military or as a first responder or be a child of a member of the military or first responder.

Application Requirements: High School Transcript, Essay, and References

Deadline: March 1

Caddell Construction Co. (DE), LLC Scholarship

Benefiting rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are seeking construction-based degrees at an accredited college or university.

The Caddell Construction Co. (DE), LLC Scholarship benefits rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are seeking construction-based degrees at an accredited college or university. Other related majors may also be considered. Scholarships of up to $10,000.00 will be awarded annually.

Application Requirements: College Transcript, Resume, Career Plans Video, and References

Deadline: March 1

Latest News

Autauga Area 2

CACF Awards Over $130,000 in Education Grants to River Region Nonprofits

The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) awarded more than $130,000 in Wellness & Education Grants to nonprofit organizations serving students…

CACF representative Burton Crenshaw holding a check with Shorter Fire Department Grant Recipient

Central Alabama Community Foundation Awards $184,652.00 in Food, Family, and Medical Grants To River Region Nonprofits

The Central Alabama Community Foundation awarded $184,652 in Food, Family, and Medical Grants to nonprofit organizations serving the River Region….

Burton Crenshaw in green smiling with two recipients of education grants from CACF

CACF Awards $132,756.00 in Education Grants

MONTGOMERY, AL – The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) awarded $132,756.00 in grants to 18 River Region nonprofits that support…

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