Community Foundation of West Alabama: Community Grants- Regular Grant

Community Foundation of West Alabama: Community Grants- Regular Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of West Alabama
Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Summary

The Community Foundation of West Alabama offers community grants aimed at supporting charitable initiatives in various sectors including arts, education, health, and social welfare. Established in 1999, the foundation prioritizes projects that address critical community needs and foster collaboration. Grants are available to 501(c)(3) organizations in specific Alabama counties, but do not fund individuals or religious purposes. The foundation prefers requests that demonstrate clear impact and sustainable financial planning.

Overview

The Community Foundation of West Alabama was organized in 1999. The purpose of the Foundation is to receive and expend funds for charitable uses for the benefit of the communities around the West Alabama area. The Foundation is organized as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Alabama and is governed by a Board of Directors. Grants may be made for the following charitable purposes: Arts and HumanitiesChildren and YouthEducationElder CareEnvironmentHealth & MedicineRecreationSocial Welfare

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Limited to 501(c)(3) organizations located within the following counties: Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Pickens, Lamar, Marengo, Sumter and Tuscaloosa

Ineligibility

No grants are made to or for: individualsReligious Organizations for religious purposesDinners, Balls or other Ticketed EventsPolitical PurposesLobbying ActivitiesReplacement of Government Grants or FundingEndowments or Other Discretionary PoolsOrdinarily, we do not make grants for: Operating expenses unless they are for the initial states of a pilot projectProgram expenses that occur on a regular basis (e.g. annual workshop series, regularly needed medical equipment or patient care)Regularly supported activities of fundraising organizations