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Cawaco Grant Program (Community Projects) is sponsored by Cawaco Resource Conservation & Development Council. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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RC&D Grant Program - CAWACO RC&D Cawaco receives funds from the Alabama Association of Resource Conservation & Development Councils to provide competitive grants to small towns and nonprofits that would likely not receive funding from major funders or agencies. Grant applications are available April 1- June 30 of each year. You are required to create a user account before submitting an application.
Please make sure to choose Cawaco or the council that serves your area when applying. Questions concerning the grant program should be directed to Patti Pennington at manager@cawaco. org ; grantfunds@live.
com or 205. 623. 0457.
All grants must close out prior to July 31 of each year but some are due sooner. These are reimbursement-only grants. You must pay for project costs upfront and will be reimbursed after project completion and final report submission.
Plan accordingly for cash flow needs. Grant Range: $5,000 – $20,000 Application Period: April 1 – June 30 annually Award Notification: September Project Completion Deadline: July 31 of the following year Applying for over $10,000? Contact our program manager first: Patti Pennington at manager@cawaco.
org or 205. 623. 0457 Cawaco RC&D Council distributes grants to qualified public entities or 501(c)(3) charities serving the people of Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby, and Walker Counties of Alabama.
The Council does not lend or grant money to individuals or for-profit institutions. Closely align with our current funding priorities, Are likely to make a broad community, environmental, or educational impact, Reach the greatest number of citizens, A modest investment will make a significant difference.
Funding Priorities (2024-2029) Priority 1: Community Improvement Projects Priority 2: Education Projects Priority 3: First Responder Support Priority 4: Parks and Recreation For job/trade skill training, scholarships, field trips, books, or materials Must fulfill an educational purpose and reach a large audience $5,000 minimum; $20,000 maximum For materials, infrastructure, community development or educational/safety equipment $5,000 minimum; $20,000 maximum NOTE: The average project funded ranges between $5,000 – $10,000.
Prior to submitting a grant over $10,000, contact Cawaco’s program manager, Patti Pennington at manager@cawaco. org to discuss the project. Applications are reviewed and recommended by one committee member from each of our five counties.
Notifications of award are sent in September of each year. Grants are evaluated based on need, area/population served, strength of community support and volunteer network, and meeting Cawaco’s funding priorities. Cawaco will email you with the results of our selection process.
Before submitting a proposal, consider the following questions, which will help you present a clear vision and increase your likelihood of being awarded a grant: What needs to be done? How will you accomplish your objectives? Does your project meet Cawaco’s strategic funding priorities?
Who will oversee your project? If the program manager leaves, who will be responsible then? What problem are you trying to solve?
Who will benefit from this initiative? For how long? Who will maintain your program, structure, etc.?
How do you gauge the level of commitment you have from the community? Are community members willing to volunteer or contribute to assure your project’s success? Final Reports and Reimbursement All grants are reimbursable grants.
Reimbursement (in the form of a check) will be sent once your project is complete and we have received all the appropriate final report paperwork. Final reports are due BEFORE July 31 of the funding year, and must include a brief narrative, a minimum of two digital pictures, copies of checks and/or bank statements, and copies of receipts and invoices. NOTE: It may take up to three weeks to receive your reimbursement.
The payment process will go much faster if you submit ALL receipts and check copies for purchases related to your project and follow the budget set in your proposal. Acknowledgement of funding is important! We may choose to highlight your story on our website and Facebook page, or in our newsletter.
All promotional materials related to your project, including T-shirts, flyers, etc., must acknowledge Cawaco RC&D Council as a funder with the following wording: “Funding for this project was supplied (in part) by Cawaco RC&D, Inc. www. cawaco. org.
” Please use the Cawaco RC&D logo when sharing about your project. Grandparent Mentoring- grandparents and youth trip
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Public entities or 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby, or Walker Counties in Alabama; individuals and for-profit businesses are ineligible. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $5,000–$20,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is June 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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