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