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.
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.
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