Explore Grants by Location

Central Alabama serves Lowndes, Macon, and Montgomery counties.

Autauga Area serves Autauga County.

Elmore County serves Elmore County.

Southeast Alabama serves Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry and Houston counties.

East Alabama serves Chambers, Lee, Russell, and Tallapoosa counties.

Please select the foundation in your service area to see available grants.

Grants for Foundation

Community Trust Grants – AACF

Applications eligible JAN 2 — FEB 6, 2026

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 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

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

Community Trust Grants – CACF

Applications eligible JAN 2 — FEB 6, 2026

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

Community Trust Grants – CACF

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 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

Community Trust Grants – EACF

Applications Eligible FEB 2, 2026 — APR 3, 2026

(Awarded in June)

Community Trust Grants are available for services and programs provided by any nonprofit in the East Alabama 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 EACF Community Trust Grant application for a maximum award of $3,000.

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 – ECCF

Applications eligible JAN 2 — FEB 6, 2026

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 Elmore County.

Nonprofit organizations may submit one ECCF 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 Elmore County.

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 ECCF 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

Community Trust Grants – ECCF

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 Elmore County.

Nonprofit organizations may submit one ECCF 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 Elmore County.

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 ECCF 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

Community Trust Grants – SACF

Applications eligible DEC 1, 2025 — JAN 30, 2026

(Awarded in May)

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

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

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 – AACF

Applications eligible JUNE 29 — AUG 7, 2026

Tommy & Annette Ray Fund for Prattville Beautification & Restoration (Awarded in November)

Tommy & Annette Ray Fund for Prattville Beautification & Restoration
This grant shall be used to support beautification, restoration and development projects in the downtown Prattville area and within Autauga County. Maximum grant request is $1,000.

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 JAN 2 — FEB 6, 2026

Merle S. & Mack C. Hunt Diabetes Fund (Awarded in May)
Group Homes for Children (Awarded in May)
Mental Health Grant (Awarded in May)
The Hospice of Montgomery Grant (Awarded in May)
Merle S. & Mack C. Hunt Diabetes Fund

This grant is to be used to combat the disease or condition of diabetes, including, but not limited to, research and development for that purpose.

Group Homes for Children

This grant shall be used to benefit children eighteen (18) years of age or younger located in Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, Macon and Montgomery counties.

Mental Health Grant

This grant shall be used to support a nonprofit organization which helps those affected by a mental health condition in Montgomery County. This may also include educating caregivers and/or the public about the condition and its effects.

The Hospice of Montgomery Grant

This grant shall be used for the purpose of sustaining the mission of Hospice of Montgomery by supporting an organization serving individuals and families of individuals in the River Region receiving end of life hospice or palliative care.

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

HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT GRANTS OR SCHOLARSHIPS?

For CACF, ECCF, and AACF questions, please contact Sabrina Wood at [email protected] or (334)264-6223.

For SACF and EACF questions, please contact Emma Tennant at [email protected] or (334)264-6223.