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Alabama Power Foundation Good Roots Grant is sponsored by Alabama Power Foundation. Supports tree-planting and beautification projects to enhance public spaces in Alabama communities.
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Good Roots Grants with Alabama Power Foundation Skip navigation and go to the main content Supporting community beautification through tree planting grants Keeping Alabama Beautiful Green spaces contribute to a town’s sense of community, and we are proud to support those efforts through our Good Roots grant program.
By providing grant funding to cities, towns and communities to plant trees and support beautification efforts, the foundation and our Good Roots partners are helping keep Alabama beautiful and vibrant.
There is one Good Roots Grant application cycle for up to $1,000: The application opens October 5, 2026, and closes October 23, 2026 How we evaluate Good Roots Grant candidates Good Roots Grants always meet the following criteria: Project helps to maintain and enhance the quality of the environment in communities across the state Project encourages active community involvement Project demonstrates long-term care of the trees (if included in the request) All trees shall be planted according to the procedures prescribed by the International Society of Arboriculture or the National Arbor Day Foundation.
(https://www. arborday. org/planning-selection-location) The local government or a nonprofit representative must endorse the project.
Eligible groups include local governments (cities, towns, communities of any size, educational institutions) or city and county school systems, universities or any 501 (c)(3) organization. Awards are paid to the organization and not to individuals. Recipient organizations must have tax-exempt status under the IRS Code and must not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, nationality, or ethnic origin.
Helpful tools and information for Good Roots applicants Good Roots Grant Overview PDF Download Download the Good-Roots-Grant. pdf PDF Download Download the Alabama-Power-Plant-the-Right-Tree (1). pdf
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local governments (cities, towns, communities), educational institutions, city and county school systems, universities, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Alabama. Projects must maintain and enhance environmental quality, encourage active community participation, and include long-term tree care plans. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $1,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is October 23, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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The Energy Efficiency Grants program, offered through the Alabama Power Foundation's Efficiency Forward initiative, provides funding for energy-efficient weatherization measures to nonprofits delivering health and human services in Alabama. Eligible organizations must hold 501(c)(3) status, maintain a health and human services mission, own their building or hold an early-stage long-term lease, and use the location for direct client services rather than storage. The grant program operates on a defined application review schedule and is limited to organizations located in counties served by the ABC Trust.
Gateway Grants is a grant from Alabama Power Foundation that funds community economic development and cultural tourism projects across Alabama. Grants of up to $2,500 support towns and municipalities in creating or improving welcome signage, marketing materials, and visitor-facing infrastructure that enhance civic pride and attract new visitors, industries, and residents. Eligible applicants must be Alabama cities, towns, or communities with IRS tax-exempt status or municipal standing, and must maintain non-discriminatory policies. The 2026 application cycle opens April 6 and closes May 1, 2026. Awards are paid directly to municipalities.