Alabama RC&D Grants (General Fund Projects & Education Fund Projects)

Alabama RC&D Grants (General Fund Projects & Education Fund Projects) is sponsored by Alabama RC&D Councils. Each RC&D Grant Project helps Alabama communities grow and prosper.

Grants - Alabama RC&D Councils Each RC&D grant is used to help Alabama grow and prosper. Grant applications will start to be accepted for the 2026 fiscal year beginning April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. Each RC&D Grant Project helps Alabama communities grow and prosper.

Who can benefit from RC&D? What types of projects are funded? We fund projects that fall into two categories: Education Fund Projects and General Fund Projects .

An Education Fund Project must have an educational component. All projects without an educational component are considered General Fund Projects . Which Council do you contact?

All 67 counties in Alabama belong to one of our nine Councils. Find your local council here . If your project involves three or more Councils, you are eligible for a Statewide grant from the Alabama Association.

When do you apply for grant funding? All RC&D projects run on a fiscal year cycle, beginning on October 1. All nine Councils accept grant applications from April 1 to June 30.

Applications are reviewed before October 1 to ensure all approved projects may begin at the start of the fiscal year. How do you apply for grant funding? Reach out to your local RC&D Council Office for more information.

Education Project Program Invests in learning opportunities that strengthen individuals, organizations, and communities across Alabama. By supporting workforce development, K–12 schools and higher education, libraries, conferences, workshops, senior education initiatives, and collaborative resource-sharing efforts, the program expands access to knowledge and practical skills that drive community and economic advancement.

Through strategic partnerships and targeted funding, the program fosters long-term growth, improves quality of life, and helps make Alabama a better place to live, work, and thrive. Supports initiatives that conserve, enhance, and develop Alabama’s natural and human resources to strengthen communities statewide.

Through strategic investment and partnership, the program accelerates conservation efforts, fosters economic and community growth, and improves the environment and overall quality of life for Alabama citizens. Apply for a State RC&D Grant today! Grant applications will start to be accepted for the 2026 fiscal year beginning April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.

The fiscal year begins on October 1, 2025. We’ve updated our Grant Application process! Grant applications are now submitted through Foundant software.

Follow the directions below to create your account and to submit your application today! Please click on “Create New Account” to complete the registration process and create your logon credentials. If you think that you or someone at your organization has already registered in the system, do not create a new account.

Please contact our Grant Administrator to receive your username. Moving forward, you will now be required to provide a second point of contact when creating your account. Once you have created your account, select the RC&D Council you wish to apply with.

Not sure which Council to apply with? Click the link below to find which Council to apply with. Please do not hesitate to contact our office if you have any questions or desire any additional information.