Special Project Grants

Special Project Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Daniel Foundation of Alabama
Last Updated: March 15, 2026

Summary

The Daniel Foundation of Alabama offers Special Project Grants aimed at substantial capital projects, new programming, or strategic expansions that significantly enhance community life. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)3 public charities and can only apply again after a two-year hiatus. These grants are not intended for ongoing operational costs. The foundation's mission is to support initiatives that improve the quality of life for Alabama citizens through healthy and educational advancements.

Overview

NOTE: Special Projects are no longer accepted year round. They will following the calendar presented on the Special Projects page. For 2026, Special Projects will not be accepting LOIs from organizations new to Daniel Foundation – those having never been board funded. See FAQs for more information on “board funded”. The Daniel Foundation of Alabama’s mission is to strengthen communities within Alabama and improve the quality of life for Alabama citizens. We believe this can be achieved through the support of effective organizations that are focused on building a healthy and well-educated population, living in a vibrant and collaborative comm Special Project Grants This grant opportunity is for substantial capital projects, new programming, strategic expansions or larger one-time special projects. This opportunity is best suited for organizations based and doing work in the following counties: Autauga, Baldwin, Blount, Cullman, Elmore, Etowah, Jefferson, Lauderdale, Lee, Limestone, Madision, Mobile, Montgomery, Morgan, St. Clair, Shelby, and Tuscaloosa.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Must be a 501(c)3 public charity. Due to the anticipation these grants will be larger and possibly multi-year, an organization must sit out for two years before being eligible to apply again. For Example, if a one year award is made in 2026, the organization would not be eligible to apply again until 2029. For 2026, we will not be considering organizations that have never received board funding from the Foundation.

Ineligibility

Requests related to operating expenses or ongoing programming will not be considered through the special projects cycle.