Tri-City Community Foundation Grant

The Tri-City Community Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in Foley, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach by funding local nonprofits. Established in 2018, this grant supports initiatives in arts, mental health, education, and economic opportunity. Eligible organizations must be IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) entities serving the Tri-City community. The Foundation prioritizes proposals that demonstrate community support and articulate measurable outcomes, with a total of $25,100 available for the grant cycle.

Competitive Grantmaking Guidelines
Established in August 2018, the Tri-City Community Foundation, an affiliate of The Community Foundation of South Alabama (“CFSA”), serves as a comprehensive center of philanthropy to inspire and promote resiliency and enhance the quality of life for its residents in the cities of Foley, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach as well as the communities within their respective service areas. The Tri-City Community Foundation Advisory Committee is pleased to announce the opening of its 2025-2026 competitive grantmaking cycle which will award grants to local nonprofits. These grants are funded through the TriCity Community Fund, a field of interest fund established by donors to address the most pressing needs in the Tri-City community.
Grantmaking Priorities
For 2024-2025, the Tri-City Community Foundation will accept proposals from organizations that strive to preserve and/or enhance the quality of life of residents in the Tri-City communities. Programs or projects could address one or more of the following: Arts, Mental Health and Wellness, Education and Workforce Development, Leadership Development and/or Economic Opportunity.
Funding Considerations:

• The Tri-City Community Foundation seeks to fund proposals that:

Focus on work aligned with the Tri-City Community Foundation’s missionExhibit the potential to accomplish meaningful results or impact in one or more of priority areasAddress community challenges, underserved populations, and/or service gapsArticulate measurable outcomes (desired results), effective approaches, and viable plans for maintaining ongoing effortsDemonstrate strong community support, capable leadership, knowledge of and involvement in the communities servedInclude a realistic project budget and organizational financial information that demonstrates fiscal health (e.g., diversified revenue sources, sustainability, solvent, etc.)

Eligibility

Eligibility: Applicant organizations must be recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization, government entity, educational institution or religious organization. The program and/or activities must serve the Tri-City community which is comprised of Foley, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and surrounding communities. Applicants may be individual organizations or may represent a collaboration of two or more organizations. Length of Funding: Funding requests should be for 12 months or less. Applicants must review the important dates cited below and note when grants will be awarded to ensure that proposals align with the timeline for funding.Request Amount: The Tri-City Community Foundation anticipates awarding approximately $25,100 total in grants for this grant cycle.Use of Funds: Funding must be used in alignment with the Tri-City Community Foundation mission and is intended to strengthen the delivery of programs and services in identified areas of programmatic and geographical need.Funding may be applied toward direct program services, as well as to strengthen the organization’s capacity to deliver such services or to collaborate with other service providers.Project or program support:supports specific projects or programs that serve the community and are linked to an organization’s primary service. Capacity building: activities that strengthen an organization and help it better fulfill its mission, such as equipment, staff, training or convening.

Ineligibility

Grant Restrictions: Proposals will not be accepted in support of:Individuals Debt reduction or endowment fundingFraternal, social or athletic clubs or teamsFundraising events or conference underwriting Labor or political organizationsOrganizations that discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, mental or physical ability, or sexual orientationOrganizations other than 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations, government entities, educational institutions, or religious organizations. (These organizations may be collaborating partners but may not receive funding directly).