Wiregrass Foundation Grant

The Wiregrass Foundation Grant aims to enhance the health, education, and quality of life for residents in Houston, Henry, Dale, and Geneva counties, Alabama. Eligible organizations must have been in operation for at least two years and focus on areas such as health, education, and community well-being. The foundation does not fund churches, political organizations, or individual scholarships, ensuring that resources are directed to impactful community-driven projects.

NOTE: For deadlines falling on a weekend or recognized holiday, applications will be accepted on the first business day following the deadline date.
Health
Fostering economic growth and development to improve the health and well-being of Wiregrass individuals, families, and the community as a whole.
Education
To increase school readiness, K-12 achievement, and post-secondary attainment.
Quality of Life
To produce a rising standard of living, including increased income, assets and economic security and to build civic engagement and promote effective leadership and organizations.

Eligibility

Grants are made to eligible organizations that serve the population residing within one or more of the four counties of Houston, Henry, Dale, and Geneva, AL.Organizations that have met one of the following criteria for at least the last 2 years are eligible to apply:A tax-exempt organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (which includes religious, charitable, educational, scientific, and certain other organizations) that is not a private foundation. (Organizations receiving tax-exempt status pursuant to a Form 1023-EZ may be required to provide additional information prior to consideration of their grant applications); or
A private operating foundation described in Section 4940(d) of the Internal Revenue Code; or
An organization described in Section 170(c)(1) (governmental entities) or Section 511(a)(2)(B) (state colleges and universities) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Ineligibility

It is our policy not to fund…Grants are not made to private foundations, supporting organizations described in Section 509(a)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, private or publicly held corporations, limited liability companies, or partnerships.It is not our policy to fund: churches, political organizations or causes, grants outside of the defined service area, individuals or fraternal bodies, ongoing general operating expenses, projects of a national or statewide scope, fundraisers, or individual scholarships.