CACF: Central AL Family Wellness and Education Grants

CACF: Central AL Family Wellness and Education Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Central Alabama Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $3,000
Last Updated: November 12, 2025

Summary

The Central Alabama Family Wellness and Education Grants support nonprofit organizations enhancing community welfare in Lowndes, Macon, and Montgomery counties. Grants focus on various needs, including family wellness, education, mental health, and diabetes prevention. Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits can apply for funding ranging from $1,300 to $25,000 to address critical community issues and strengthen their operational capabilities. This initiative aims to improve quality of life and promote healthier communities through targeted assistance.

Overview

Family Wellness & Education Grant Programs Applications open to nonprofit organizations meeting needs through Family Wellness & Education 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 Family Wellness (Family, Food and Medical) and Education in Lowndes, Macon and/or Montgomery counties. Field of Interest Grants Merle S. & Mack C. Hunt Diabetes Fund: This grant is to be used to combat the disease or condition of diabetes, including, but not limited to, research and development for that purpose. Group Homes for Children: This grant shall be used to benefit children eighteen (18) years of age or younger located in Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, Macon and Montgomery counties. Mental Health Grant: This grant shall be used to support a nonprofit organization which helps those affected by a mental health condition in Montgomery County. This may also include educating caregivers and/or the public about the condition and its effects. Technical Assistance Grants This grant shall be used to support a nonprofit organization seeking to strengthen internal operations and improve the effectiveness of its 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 Mental Health Fund application for a maximum award of $1,300.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