How much funding does Competitive Grantmaking Program provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Competitive Grantmaking Program?

The listed deadline is December 31, 2026; confirm it with the funder before applying.

Who is eligible for Competitive Grantmaking Program?

Eligible applicants: Nonprofits serving the specified counties.

How often is Competitive Grantmaking Program offered?

Competitive Grantmaking Program runs on a twice a year cycle. The next deadline is expected December 31, 2026.

Competitive Grantmaking Program

The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

Foundation Semi-annual Grants for Nonprofits Community Development Grants Poverty Alleviation Grants Economic Services Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

December 31, 2026

Listed date — confirm with the funder

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Current deadline: December 31, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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

Eligible organizations

Nonprofits serving the specified counties

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Organizations that received a competitive grant in the last grant cycle or have an open grant are not eligible to apply.

Overview

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:

Thriving Communities
Regional Cooperation
Economic Opportunity for All
Overcoming Persistent Poverty
Equity and Inclusion

Grant Process: Two-stage proposal process consisting of:

Brief Proposal stage
Full Proposal stage
Site visits scheduled with applicants advancing to full proposal stage

2026 Cycle Details:

Spring 2026 cycle applications are now closed; grants will be announced in May 2026
Fall 2026 cycle dates:
- 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

Resources: Competitive Grantmaking Guidelines available on website

How to Apply

Application Process

This is a two-stage proposal process:

Brief Proposal Stage - Submit initial brief proposal during designated application window
Full Proposal Stage - Selected organizations invited to submit full proposals
Site Visits - Community Foundation conducts site visits with all full proposal stage applicants
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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What The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 440
Total given: $43.6M
Median grant: $21K
Range: $5,050–$4.31M

By dollars: Alabama 84%, Virginia 5%, Iowa 2%. Top recipient cities: Birmingham, AL; Atlanta, GA; Pelham, AL.
9% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Lovelady Centerfreedom Rain · Birmingham, AL

Family and social services; daf funded

$4.31M
Doulos Partners · Vestavia Hills, AL

Family and social services; daf funded

$1.6M
United Way of Central Alabama · Birmingham, AL

Family and social services

$1.46M
National Christian Foundation Alabama · Birmingham, AL

General support; daf funded

$1.27M
Chatham Hall · Chatham, VA

Education; daf funded

$1.14M