Competitive Grantmaking Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
December 31, 2026
268 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Competitive Grantmaking Program
Geographic Scope: Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, and St. Clair Counties, Alabama
Eligibility: Open to nonprofits serving the specified counties. Organizations that received a competitive grant in the last grant cycle or have an open grant are not eligible to apply.
Priority Areas:
Grant Process: Two-stage proposal process consisting of:
1. Brief Proposal stage
2. Full Proposal stage
3. Site visits scheduled with applicants advancing to full proposal stage
2026 Cycle Details:
- Brief Proposals: January 12-30
- Full Proposal Notifications: March 12
- Full Proposals: March 12-27
- Site Visits: March 30 - April 17
- Grants Announced: May 21
2025 Results: $3.1 million awarded to 121 organizations
Contact: Nicole Standridge at nstandridge@cfbham.org
Resources: Competitive Grantmaking Guidelines available on website
How to Apply
Application Process
This is a two-stage proposal process:
1. Brief Proposal Stage - Submit initial brief proposal during designated application window
2. Full Proposal Stage - Selected organizations invited to submit full proposals
3. Site Visits - Community Foundation conducts site visits with all full proposal stage applicants
4. Grant Announcement - Final grants announced on specified date
For detailed application requirements and guidelines, refer to the Competitive Grantmaking Guidelines on the website.
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