Established in 1987 by community leaders, the Central Alabama Community Foundation serves the River Region counties of Lowndes, Macon, and Montgomery. CACF was created to provide a permanent charitable resource dedicated to strengthening nonprofits and meeting local needs in the Montgomery area.
Through a variety of funds, CACF supports projects and programs in education, health, human services, cultural arts, recreation, historic preservation, and other civic concerns.
Every year, CACF awards grants to nonprofit projects and programs providing services in Lee, Macon, and Montgomery counties.
Jud Blount
Eric Boykin
Betty Bobbitt Byrne
Charlie Edwards
Mark Hope
D.J. Lowe
Larnetta Moncrief-Harvey
Laurie Rygiel
Clay Torbert
Raley Wiggins
Rev. Richard Williams
Tonya Scott Williams
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.
Application Deadline 12/31/2026
The Montgomery City Council has a strong partnership with nonprofit organizations that are critical to meeting the needs of Montgomery residents. Through a formal application process with the Central Alabama Community Foundation, the Montgomery City Council accepts funding requests from nonprofit organizations that provide services in Montgomery.
CACF accepts applications all year. Our staff reviews the application and submits its recommendation to the Montgomery City Council for a decision on funding.
The following documents are required for application for Montgomery City Council Contingency Fund Grant.
Applications may be submitted online only. No paper applications will be accepted.
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.
(Open to the graduating seniors from any high school in Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Montgomery, and Pike counties)
The Dean William C. Flewellen Jr. Scholarship was established to help benefit individuals who plan to attend Mississippi State University, studying in the College of Business. Graduating seniors from any high school in the counties listed above are eligible to apply for this renewable scholarship. Awards are based on the student’s academic record. Eligible applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and a minimum ACT score of 27 (or equivalent SAT score).
Deadline: March 1
(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
(Open to graduating high school seniors residing in its service area that includes Calhoun, Elmore, Jefferson, Mobile, Montgomery, Shelby, and Tallapoosa counties.)
The Learning Tree, Inc. established this scholarship for eligible applicants who have a minimum ACT score of 20 and plan to study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or trade school with a concentration in education, healthcare administration, language pathology, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or social work. This scholarship is renewable. Annually up to four scholarships of $2,000 may be awarded.
Application Requirements: High School Transcript, Essay, and References
Deadline: March 1
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