Funding Amount

Up to US $500

Deadline

Closed

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Closed — no recurring cycle is stated for this program

Open grants like this one are below.

Cycle
Not stated
Last deadline
November 1, 2026
Tracked since
April 2026

Open now: similar grants

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: No grants are made to or for:Individuals.
  • Not eligible: Religious Organizations for religious purposesDinners, Balls or other Ticketed Events.
  • Not eligible: Political Purposes.
  • Not eligible: Lobbying Activities.
  • Not eligible: Replacement of Government Grants or Funding.
  • Not eligible: Operating expenses unless they are for the initial stages of a pilot project
  • Not eligible: Program 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.

Overview

The Community Foundation of West Alabama, established in 1999, supports charitable initiatives that benefit the West Alabama community. As a private non-profit organization, it aims to fund various projects while adhering to specific eligibility criteria. Grants are not available for individuals, political purposes, or regular operating expenses, ensuring funds are directed towards impactful community enhancements. This foundation prioritizes innovative projects that address pressing local needs and foster educational growth.

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.

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 stages 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.

What Community Foundation of West Alabama actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
38
Total given
$840K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$5,100–$135K
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • University of Alabama

    General fund

    $135K

  • The Church at Tuscaloosa

    General fund

    $87K

  • Children's Hands-On Museum

    General fund

    $50K

  • Feed My Starving Children

    General fund

    $50K

  • Christ Episcopal

    General fund

    $49K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Nonprofits
  • Community services

Categories

Browse similar grants by category

Related Grants

Open grants from this funder and similar programs

Your AI grants department

Ready to apply for Community Foundation of West Alabama: Education Grant?

Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.

You found Community Foundation of West Alabama: Education Grant. Now let's win it.

Start writing