Established in 2007 by community leaders, the East Alabama Community Foundation is dedicated to fostering positive change through philanthropy, collaboration, and community engagement, serving Chambers, Lee, Russell, and Tallapoosa counties. EACF became an affiliate of the Central Alabama Community Foundation in 2024. This partnership strengthens our ability to support local initiatives, grantmaking, and community programs that address the unique needs of East Alabama.
EACF addresses a wide variety of concerns, supporting projects and programs in education, health, human services, cultural arts, recreation, historic preservation, and other civic concerns.
Every year, EACF awards grants to nonprofit projects and programs providing services in Chambers, Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa counties.
Assists outstanding graduates entering career, community college, vocational, or technical training.
For Opelika High School seniors with strong academics and community engagement.
For J.F. Drake grads or descendants; GPA 3.0+, ACT 21+, college, trade school eligible.
For students pursuing education, healthcare, or therapy fields with a minimum ACT score of 20.
Supports rising college sophomores/juniors/seniors pursuing construction-related degrees.
Renewable award for students pursuing college or trade school; art major not required.
Scholarship for an Opelika High School graduate who participates in an AHSAA-recognized sport.
For Opelika High School seniors with a 3.5+ GPA, 21+ ACT score, and leadership qualities.
For Opelika High School seniors with a 3.0+ GPA, and demonstrate evidence of leadership, sportsmanship, and/or good citizenship
For Opelika female seniors with a 3.2+ GPA, leadership, and community service.
The East Alabama Community Foundation (EACF) hosted its annual Community Trust Grant Ceremony at the Opelika Public Library, awarding over…
The East Alabama Community Foundation (EACF) hosted its Community Trust Grants Presentation on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the Opelika…
East Alabama Community Foundation (EACF) announced the grand opening of its new location at 216 S. 8th Street in Opelika,…
Physical: 216 S. 8th Avenue, Opelika, AL 36801
Mailing Address: PO Box 775 Opelika, AL 36803
