How much funding does Summer Adventures in Learning (SAIL) provide?

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When is the deadline for Summer Adventures in Learning (SAIL)?

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How often is Summer Adventures in Learning (SAIL) offered?

Summer Adventures in Learning (SAIL) runs on an annual cycle.

Summer Adventures in Learning (SAIL)

The Community Foundation of Greater

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Programs Grants for After-School Programs Academic Enrichment Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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

Overview

Summer Adventures in Learning (SAIL)

Type: Partnership program with multiple funders

Background: Developed as part of an action plan to respond to a 2011 survey of 37 Birmingham area summer programs, conducted by the National Summer Learning Association.

Purpose: Funders committed to use a joint application process for nonprofit organizations wishing to receive grant support to enhance or add consistent academic components to summer youth programs.

Target: Summer youth programs in the Birmingham area

Contact/More Information: Learn More link available on website for application details and deadlines

How to Apply

Application Process

Nonprofit organizations apply through a joint application process coordinated by multiple funders.

Applications are for grants to:

Enhance existing summer youth programs

Add consistent academic components to summer youth programs

For detailed application instructions and the joint application portal, visit the SAIL program page on the Community Foundation website.

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What The Community Foundation of Greater 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.

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