Madison Visionary Partners: Community Impact Mini-Grant

The Madison Visionary Partners Community Impact Mini-Grant supports local nonprofits seeking to enhance quality of life in Madison, Alabama. Grants between $500 and $2500 are available for projects in areas such as animal welfare, arts, education, health, and housing. Eligible organizations must demonstrate a direct impact and be based in Madison County. Ineligible requests include administrative operations, fundraising events, and religious programs. This initiative aims to foster community development and support local needs.

Madison Visionary Partners' community impact mini-grant cycle is designed for nonprofits and other eligible organizations that are doing work or would like to do work within the City of Madison.
Broad categories in which needs exist and for which grant requests are encouraged:
Animal WelfareArts and HumanitiesEducation and LiteracyFood, Food Security, Agriculture & NutritionHealth and SafetyHousing and ShelterHuman ServicesWorkforce Development
​Funding
Amounts can be requested from $500 to $2500. Grants may be funded at a lower amount than requested.

Eligibility

Eligible organizations are those that are described Code Section 170(c)(2), 501(c)(3), 2055(a)(2) or 2522(a)(2) (except for private foundations as defined by Code Section 509(a)) ("qualified organization”). Organizations must be based in Madison County, Alabama.Grant requests must demonstrate a direct impact on the quality of life in the City of Madison. Applications that do not clearly define this impact will not be approved.

Ineligibility

Ineligible Requests:Administrative/General OperationsAdvertising/SponsorshipsAnnual Campaigns/Endowment Campaigns
Commissioned studies to educate policymakers and advocates
Programs of a religious nature or programs requiring participation in religious activities or adherence to a particular set of beliefs as a condition for receiving services
Scholarships, Stipends, or Incentives to participate
Trips and/or conference attendance (including registration fees, travel reimbursements, etc.)