How much funding does CACF Scholarships provide?

CACF Scholarships provides $500–$5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for CACF Scholarships?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for CACF Scholarships?

Eligible applicants: Individuals. Geography: Alabama.

CACF Scholarships

Central Alabama Community Foundation Inc

Foundation Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$500–$5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Individuals

Geography

Alabama

Overview

The Central Alabama Community Foundation manages scholarship funds that award financial gifts to students in the River Region and Wiregrass for postsecondary education. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000, with the bulk targeting graduating high-school seniors; some are renewable. Qualifying criteria vary by fund. Applicant: students (mostly graduating seniors) in CACF's service area.

How to Apply

Students apply for scholarships through CACF (staff manage scholarship application requests across many donor-established funds).

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What Central Alabama Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 59
Total given: $8.46M
Median grant: $9,620
Range: $5,053–$7.67M

9% of its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama, where this grant's project is located.
By dollars: Alabama 9%, Virginia <1%, Minnesota <1%. Top recipient cities: Montgomery, AL; Birmingham, AL; Wetumpka, AL.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
31% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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Donor advised funds

$7.67M
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Endowment payment

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Endowment payment

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Program related expenses (competitive grant and endowment payment)

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Program related expenses

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