CACF: Central AL Cultural and Community Enhancement Grants

CACF: Central AL Cultural and Community Enhancement Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Central Alabama Community Foundation
Amount: US $2,500 - US $25,000
Last Updated: November 12, 2025

Summary

The CACF: Central AL Cultural and Community Enhancement Grants support 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Montgomery, Lowndes, and Macon counties. These grants aim to enhance community quality of life through social services, shelter, community building, and the arts. Nonprofits can apply for Community Trust Grants between $5,000 and $25,000 or Technical Assistance Grants up to $2,500 to improve internal operations and effectiveness. Applications are encouraged to strengthen local community initiatives.

Overview

Cultural & Community Enhancement Grant Programs Applications open to nonprofit organizations meeting needs through Cultural & Community Enhancement in Lowndes, Macon and/or Montgomery counties. Community Trust Grants 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. Technical Assistance Grants This grant shall be used to support a nonprofit organization seeking to strengthen their internal operations and improve the effectiveness of their organization in Lowndes, Macon and/or Montgomery counties. Organizations may request funding for assistance with Strategic Planning, Organizational/Board Infrastructure, Fund Development and/or Marketing/Public Relations.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. For 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Montgomery, Lowndes, or Macon counties. Nonprofit organizations may submit one CACF Community Trust Grant application for a minimum award of $5,000 and maximum award of $25,000.Nonprofit organizations may submit one CACF Technical Assistance Grant application for a maximum award of $2,500.

Ineligibility

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.