Funding Amount

Up to US $500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • The grant must be used for programs or projects that are available to the general public.
  • Organizations may only apply for the grant once per year.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Community Action Agencies are not eligible.

Overview

The ABC Trust Community Grant Program, funded by the Alabama Power Foundation, provides up to $500 annually to 501c(3) nonprofits and faith-based organizations. This funding supports initiatives aimed at improving health and human services for low-income Alabamians, including energy assistance for households at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Applicants may submit one proposal per year, promoting community engagement and support.

The ABC Trust Community Grant Program awards up to $500 annually to nonprofits and faith-based organizations working to address the health and human needs of low-income Alabamians. Grants can also be awarded to agencies providing energy assistance to households at 200% or below of the federal poverty guideline.

Eligibility

The grant is available to 501c(3) organizations.The grant must be used for programs or projects that are available to the general public.Organizations may only apply for the grant once per year.

Ineligibility

Community Action Agencies are not eligible.

What Alabama Power Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
1,240
Total given
$16.17M
Median grant
$2,500
Range
$100–$500K
  • By dollars: Alabama 94%, Florida 2%, District of Columbia 1%. Top recipient cities: Birmingham, AL; Montgomery, AL; Tuscaloosa, AL.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 35% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Community Food Bank of Central Alabama · Birmingham, AL

    General/operating

    $500K

  • Saban Center Foundation · Birmingham, AL

    General/operating

    $500K

  • The University of Alabama School of Law Foundation · Tuscaloosa, AL

    General/operating

    $500K

  • University of South Alabama · Mobile, AL

    General/operating

    $500K

  • United Way of Central Alabama Inc · Birmingham, AL

    General/operating

    $450K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Faith-based
  • Healthcare
  • Hardship

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