The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF), together with its affiliate foundations, the Elmore County Community Foundation (ECCF) and the Autauga Area Community Foundation (AACF), hosted its annual Year-End Reception on Thursday evening at ServisFirst Bank in downtown Montgomery.
CACF and its affiliates awarded $112,004.99 through this grant cycle to nonprofit organizations serving communities across the River Region.
During the reception, CACF announced the recipients of its 2026 Arts, Community Building, Technical Assistance, and Field of Interest grants, supporting the projects listed below.
2026 grant award recipient details are listed below.
For more information about CACF and its grant programs, visit cacfinfo.org/grants or contact our office at (334) 264-6223.
2026 CULTURAL & COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT GRANT CYCLE
Arts & Community Building Community Trust Grant Awards
Technical Assistance Grant Awards
Field of Interest Grant Awards
Central Alabama Community Foundation ($81,914.99)
Arts Grants ($52,914.99)
$9,500.00 to Alabama Dance Theatre to eliminate ticket and transportation costs for students in Montgomery, Lowndes, and Macon counties to attend performances.
$7,735.28 to Capri Theatre to support the costs of film rentals, film percentages, and 2 part-time employees for the 8-week Summer Children’s Matinee series.
$6,379.71 to Children’s Center of Montgomery, Inc. to provide programming supplies for multi-sensory art activities.
$8,000.00 to Montgomery Ballet to provide student access subsidies and transportation assistance for participating schools.
$21,300.00 to Montgomery Symphony Association to support the costs for musician honoraria and licensing fees for Philharmonia Fantastique.
Community Building Grants ($26,500.00)
$7,500.00 to MBA Community Ministries, Inc. to provide for the costs of adding a pergola to expand garden infrastructure.
$19,000.00 to New Beginnings Educational Center to support field trips, extracurricular activities, food and kitchen supplies, and instructional materials and supplies.
Technical Assistance Grants ($2,500.00)
$2,500.00 to Alabama Dance Theatre to purchase new computers and accessories.
Autauga Area Community Foundation ($4,940.00)
Arts Grants ($4,940.00)
$1,940.00 to Alabama Dance Theatre to subsidize tickets and buses for school day performances for Autauga County schools.
$3,000.00 to Alabama Shakespeare Festival to subsidize tickets for 300 students in Autauga County to attend School Fest.
Elmore County Community Foundation ($11,900.00)
Arts Grants ($5,900.00)
$3,000.00 to Alabama Shakespeare Festival to subsidize tickets for 300 students in Elmore County to attend School Fest.
$2,900.00 to The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery to support the costs of speakers, supplies, and a projector and screen for early-evening art education sessions.
Community Building Grants ($6,000.00)
$3,000.00 to Alabama Jeep Outfitters to support the costs of AED trainers, equipment, and materials for emergency response training for Elmore County residents.
$3,000.00 to Elmore County Family Resource Center Inc. to support the costs of presentation equipment, Mental Health First Aid Training, RELAX Training, and training supplies.
AACF & ECCF Technical Assistance ($2,500.00)
$2,500.00 to Alabama Wildlife Federation to provide for the cost of a publicly accessible Automated External Defibrillator (AED), related installation, mounting, and signage to ensure rapid access during emergencies.
Field of Interest ($10,750.00)
CACF Bucks Weil Cultural Arts Fund Grant ($8,500.00)
$8,500.00 to Alabama Dance Theatre to support the production and promotion expenses of two free “Stars on the Riverfront” performances at the Riverfront Amphitheater.
ECCF Margaret and Auston Bridges Fund for Historic Preservation Grant ($2,250.00)
$2,250.00 to The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery to purchase humidity data loggers and dehumidifying equipment to protect artwork.
Total Amount Awarded: $112,004.99