Community Grants (Health & Human Services)

Community Grants (Health & Human Services) is sponsored by Alabama Power Foundation. The Alabama Power Foundation offers community grants in several focus areas, including Health & Human Services.

Skip navigation and go to the main content The Power to Do More Good in Alabama The Alabama Power Foundation's flagship grant for nonprofits ready to make a lasting difference. What Is the Foundation Grant? The Alabama Power Foundation's Foundation Grant is the organization's broadest funding opportunity.

It’s open to nonprofits working across any of these five focus areas: Educational Advancement, Civic and Community Development, Arts and Cultural Enrichment, Health and Human Services, and Environmental Stewardship. For more than 35 years, this grant has supported nonprofits whose work creates lasting change across Alabama. There are two application cycles per year.

Application cycle dates occurring in 2027 will be posted in early 2027. Before You Apply — Which Path Is Right for You? The Foundation Grant has two application pathways depending on how much funding you are requesting.

Requesting $10,000 or less? Please contact your Division representative directly before applying. They can help determine if this grant is the right fit and guide you through the process.

Find your Division representative below: Birmingham Division (Jefferson, Shelby, and portions of St. Clair, Walker, and Blount Counties): bhamdiv@southernco. com Southern Division (Macon County, Auburn, Camden, Clanton, Greenville, Marion, Opelika, Prattville, Selma, Tallassee, Wetumpka, and Montgomery): Anita Archie — anarchie@southernco.

com Eastern Division (Alexander City, Anniston, Gadsden, Oneonta, Pell City, Roanoke, Sylacauga, Talladega, and Heflin): Dana McFarland — dnmcfarl@southernco. com Southeast Division (Barbour, Chambers, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston, and Russell Counties): Mallory Herring — mkherrin@southernco.

com Western Division (Tuscaloosa, Centreville, Eutaw, Demopolis, Livingston, Jasper, Fayette, and Hamilton): Danielle Kimbrough — dekimbro@southernco. com Mobile Division (Mobile area including Atmore, Bay Minette, Brewton, Butler, Flomaton, Grove Hill, Jackson, Monroeville, and Thomasville): Beth Thomas — enweathe@southernco. com Statewide initiatives or multi-division impact: Melissa Black — mablack@southernco.

com While not required, the Alabama Power Foundation recommends contacting a Division or Foundation representative before submitting an application. Does Your Nonprofit Qualify? Foundation Grants are open to nonprofits operating within Alabama Power's service territory.

To qualify, your project must: Address a need in at least one of the Foundation's five focus areas: Civic and Community Development Arts and Cultural Enrichment Health and Human Services Environmental Stewardship. The project has the potential to lead to permanent improvements in a community or in the state. A varied group will collaborate on the project to achieve common goals.

The program or idea can be duplicated in other communities. The submitting organization exhibits sound fiscal management and accountability. The organization shows the ability to attract multiple sources of support for the project.

Foundation grants will not be used to support the following: Groups acting on behalf of individuals. Organizations that discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, disability or gender. Churches or other religious organizations, except when they are conducting secular programs that will have broad public impact.

Projects that affect communities outside Alabama Power’s service territory. Fraternal and athletic programs except in cases in which the programs will have a broad public benefit or help disadvantaged individuals. Organizations already receiving multiyear support from the Foundation.

Such organizations are required to wait at least one year after the current funding ends. Primary and secondary private schools. Political organizations, parties or causes.

Paying an individual’s or organization’s utility bills. How Much Should You Request? There is no maximum request amount for the Foundation Grant.

However, the Foundation will not be the sole funder of a project, will not fund salaries, and looks for organizations and projects that can attract multiple sources of support. Please contact a Division or Foundation representative to discuss options and appropriate request amounts. As you work through the application process, you will be asked for specific information about your organization, along with various files to attach.

We recommend you gather and draft this information before beginning the online process, as there is no feature to save your progress. If you'd like to check your organization's 501(c)(3) status or eligibility prior to applying, please visit the IRS website: Tax Exempt Organization Search | Internal Revenue Service . Organization name and physical mailing address, not a P.

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box Name, title, e-mail address and telephone number for the organization’s primary contact and the grant-specific contact A brief history or mission statement of the organization Request information – title, description, overall cost, timeline, counties impacted, populations served, alignment with the Alabama Power Foundation’s focus areas, etc. A list of other contributors to the project or program, along with dollar amounts if applicable.

Pending requests can also be included and marked as pending. On the last page of the application, you will be asked to attach specific files and sign a grant agreement.

Project budget that specifies how the Alabama Power Foundation’s funding would specifically support the project A copy of the program’s most recent audited financial statement or three consecutive years of the Form 990 A copy of the program’s current operating budget A list of the organization’s board of directors and/or trustees, as well as their employer Explore the most common questions and answers about the Foundation Grants How can I make sure my progress is saved if I am unable to complete my application all at once?

Does the Alabama Power Foundation have an annual support process in which an organization can just renew support for a project or program every year? When will I find out if my organization has been awarded a grant? How much funding should I request?

How much does an organization typically request? Will the Alabama Power Foundation fund an entire project or program? If I apply for or am granted a Foundation Grant, can I apply for a different grant from the Alabama Power Foundation?

My request was tabled. What does this mean? I submitted a Foundation Grant application.

When can I reapply? Should I apply for a Foundation Grant if I am seeking an event sponsorship? Who can I contact with questions about Foundation Grants and application content?

Who can I contact with questions about the application portal, login information, and approval status? Alabama Power Foundation Grants for Community Impact