Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville: Education Fund Grant

The Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville offers the Education Fund Grant to enhance early childhood development and student success. Grants range from $2,500 to $5,000, targeting areas like kindergarten readiness and college graduation. Projects demonstrating high impact and measurable outcomes are prioritized. Eligible recipients include 501(c)(3) organizations in the Greater Huntsville area. The fund aims to foster educational excellence and career readiness, ultimately benefiting the local community's educational landscape.

NOTE: No more than two applications may be submitted. Applications must be in two different focus areas.
College graduation
Priority will be given to projects that meet the following criteria:

• High impact (broad number of students supported)
• Strategically address the focus area
• Provide clear and measurable outcomes
• Grant Amount
• $2,500 - $5,000

Eligibility

Eligible RecipientsAll grants from this Fund must be made for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes to any organization that is described Code as a 501(c)(3) public charity. Qualified organizations also include schools, religious institutions, or government agencies (when the funds are used for a public purpose) located in the Greater Huntsville area.Geographic Focus  Greater Huntsville, Alabama (Jackson, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, and Morgan counties)Eligible ExpensesProgram costs for new and/or existing programs, including reasonable staff time associated with the implementation of the program/projectTraining and support for volunteers who assist in program/project implementation

Ineligibility

Ineligible ExpensesOrganizations not organized as “qualified organizations” as defined in Eligible Recipients section aboveGrants to individuals Debt reductionEndowment campaignsSpecial eventsAnnual campaignsMembership drivesConference expensesPolitical activitiesCapital expenses