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Elmore County Grants

Established in 1996, the Elmore County Community Foundation has distributed millions in grants to nonprofit organizations in Elmore County. Each year ECCF awards thousands in college scholarships through its multiple scholarship funds.

ECCF is an affiliate of the Central Alabama Community Foundation. Representatives from Elmore 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, ECCF awards grants to nonprofit projects and programs providing services in Elmore County.

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Grants

Field of Interest Grants – ECCF

Applications eligible JUNE 29 — AUG 7, 2026

Clara Lull Robison Beautification Fund (Awarded in November)
Margaret & Auston Bridges Fund for Historical Preservation (Awarded in November)
Clara Lull Robison Beautification Fund

This grant shall be used to support a nonprofit organization or projects that are permanent in nature, working to improve, enhance and beautify the City of Wetumpka, Alabama, in Elmore County. Nonprofit organizations may submit one Clara Lull Robison Beautification Fund application for a maximum award of $3,700. Recipient nonprofit organizations will be expected to provide matching funds, which may include in-kind services, as determined by the advisory committee.

Margaret & Auston Bridges Fund for Historical Preservation

This grant shall be used to support a nonprofit organization aiding or assisting in historic preservation activities in Elmore County, Alabama. Nonprofit organizations may submit one Margaret & Auston Bridges Fund for Historical Preservation application for a maximum award of $1,900.

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
Apply

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
Apply

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
Apply
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