Tombigbee RC&D General Grant Program

Tombigbee RC&D General Grant Program

Geographic Scope: Eight counties served by the Tombigbee RC&D Council: Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Pickens, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa (Alabama)

Eligible Applicants:

Registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations

Units or sub-units of government

Project Categories:

Education Fund Projects: Must have an educational component

General Fund Projects: Projects without an educational component

Award Amount: $5,000 - $10,000 per application

Project Timeline:

Application period: April 1 - June 30 annually

Project start date: October 1 (fiscal year begins)

Project completion deadline: July 15 (of the following year)

Projects cannot be extended beyond July 31st

Funding Basis: Reimbursement only — No funds awarded until project is complete with proper documentation of expenditures

Required Documentation for Reimbursement:

Signed Cooperative Agreement on file

Receipts/cancelled checks for total amount of approved funds (dated on or after October 1st)

Photos of the project

Final report provided by the council

Priority Considerations:

Organizations that received a grant from Tombigbee RC&D within the previous 2 grant cycles will be given lower priority, but applications are still welcomed

What Will NOT Be Funded:

Capital Assets

Operational phases of established programs

Endowment campaigns

Religious organizations for religious purposes

Individuals working independently

Post-event or after-the-fact situations

Land purchases

Food or snacks

Budget Requirements:

List budget items in order of priority

State whether the project can be completed if partially funded

Project Mission: Award grant funding for special projects that enhance human and natural resources to improve the quality of life for local Alabama citizens

Equal Opportunity Statement: All programs and assistance of the RC&D Council are available without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. RC&D is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Contact Information:

Programs Manager: Bryan Gutierrez

Email: bryan@tombigbeercd.org

Phone: 205-722-2498

General Email: tombigbee@tombigbeercd.org

General Phone: 205-722-2498