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Competitive Grants - Spring Cycle — THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER | Grantable Competitive Grants - Spring Cycle Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Community Development Grants Poverty Alleviation Grants Economic Services Grants Competitive Grants - Spring Cycle Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham Amount: US $5,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham offers competitive grants in various priority areas, focusing on equity, economic opportunity, and regional cooperation.
Grants are available for strategic purposes, general operating support for emerging organizations, and established organizations. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) non-profits and government entities serving specific Alabama counties. The foundation aims to foster inclusive, thriving communities through collaborative efforts, addressing persistent poverty and promoting holistic growth and well-being.
The Community Foundation has two grantmaking cycles during which we accept applications in our Priority Areas: Thriving CommunitiesRegional CooperationEconomic Opportunity for AllOvercoming Persistent Poverty, andEquity and Inclusion Funding Purpose: If eligible, applicants may request a grant in one of the following three categories: These grants can help establish a new program, improve or expand an existing program, increase organizational capacity, meet a new capital need (building, equipment, etc.), and/or launch a policy/systems change effort.
Requests should not exceed 25% of the proposed project budget. General Operating for Emerging Organizations Organizations with documented revenue under $25,000 (based on previous fiscal year) may request a general operating support grant in this category.
General operating support is defined asfunding to maintain current programs and/or operations General Operating Support Organizations with documented revenue between $25,000 - $100,000 (based on previous fiscal year) may request a general operating support grant in this category.
The two general operating categories are the same in substance; they just provide emerging organizations two opportunities to receive general operating support funding asthey grow. Eligible organizations (under $25,000 revenue) may receive General Operating for Emerging Organizations funding one time only. Eligible organizations ($25,000 - $100,000 revenue) may receive General Operating Support funding one time only.
Any grants awarded from 2023 on are counted toward these limits. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be currently designated a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization by the IRS OR be a 501(c)(3) exempt religious institution OR be a government entity.
Applicants may use a fiscal sponsor only if there is a meaningful mission fit and an existing working relationship between the two organizations. Applicants must serve Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair counties in Alabama.
Large organizations with many branches or departments (e.g. colleges, universities, YMCA, public libraries) must submit requests from the president's office or the development office. Private non-operating foundations are not eligible. Organizations that received a competitive grant from the Community Foundation in the last grant cycle, or that have an open grant, are not eligible to apply.
No grants are made to or for:Individuals Religious organizations for religious purposes National fundraising drives Sponsorship of fundraising events Political organizations or candidates for public office Debt reduction, with limited exceptions for capital projects Regranting to other organizations General operating support(funding to maintain current programs or operations) - with exception of small organizations with under $100K revenueUnspecified indirect costs (may request a portion of funds to support administrative or other indirect costs, but must be presented as specific line items vs. indirect cost rate/percentage) Focus Areas & Funding Uses nonprofits community-development poverty-alleviation economic-services diversity Browse similar grants by category Grants for Nonprofits Community Development Grants Poverty Alleviation Grants Economic Services Grants Diversity Grants Similar grants from this funder and related organizations ABH | The Foundation - General Grant-Making Program The Fabulous Find Monthly Partnership Grant AARP Foundation Grantmaking Program ABNY Foundation Grant Program 2026 Capacity Building Grants Emma Barnsley Foundation Grant Ready to apply for Competitive Grants - Spring Cycle?
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) organizations or public charities serving Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, or St. Clair Counties in Alabama. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $5,000 – $100,000 (average ≈ $35,000) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.