Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The Central AlabamaWorks Scholarship, established by the Central Alabama Community Foundation, aims to support deserving graduates in their pursuit of post-secondary education. Candidates must reside in one of the 13 counties served, hold a high school diploma or GED, and be accepted into an Alabama community college or vocational training program. This initiative, launched in 1987, reflects the Foundation's commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and addressing community needs in the River Region.

Central Alabama Community Foundation
CACF was created to provide a permanent charitable resource dedicated to strengthening nonprofits and meeting local needs in the Montgomery area. Through a variety of funds, CACF supports projects and programs in education, health, human services, cultural arts, recreation, historic preservation, and other civic concerns. Every year, CACF awards grants to nonprofit projects and programs providing services in Lee, Macon, and Montgomery counties.
The Central AlabamaWorks Scholarship was established to assist outstanding and deserving graduates with their post-secondary educational needs. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent GED, reside within one of the 13 counties served by Central AlabamaWorks, be accepted into an Alabama community college, trade/vocational school, or short-term training program for career technical education, possess a valid Alabama ID and provide 2 letters of recommendation.

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
  • 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.

Example grants

  • 135 Grants from Donor Advised Funds Maintained by Cacf

    Donor advised funds

    $7.67M

  • Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Association · Montgomery, AL

    Endowment payment

    $85K

  • Montgomery Humane Society · Montgomery, AL

    Endowment payment

    $50K

  • Child Protect · Montgomery, AL

    Program related expenses (competitive grant and endowment payment)

    $49K

  • Medical Outreach Ministries · Montgomery, AL

    Program related expenses

    $35K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Workforce development

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