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Elevate Grant is sponsored by Alabama Power Foundation. Supports nonprofits in Alabama focusing on workforce development and wraparound services to enhance community impact.
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Elevate Grants with Alabama Power Foundation Skip navigation and go to the main content Empowering nonprofits to elevate Alabama communities Men in safety gear inspect trees during a Utility Arborist class. Lifting up the state, one organization at a time The Elevate grant program empowers nonprofits – helping them expand their impact and address pressing needs.
Our goal is to strengthen these organizations, helping provide tools and resources so they can help elevate the people and communities of Alabama. To support Alabama’s workforce development goals, the Alabama Power Foundation has allocated grant funding for programs focused on workforce development and wraparound services that remove barriers to success in workforce development.
Elevate Grants are accepted from February to October and are reviewed monthly. How we’d like to see Elevate Grants used The 2025 Elevate grant program will award nonprofits across the state up to $5,000 for Workforce Development Workforce Development grants always meet the following criteria: Applying entity is a nonprofit. Awards will be paid to the nonprofit.
The project addresses workforce development needs, alleviates poverty or removes barriers to success, and/or builds organizational capacity. Funding can support the cost of salaries and benefits for new staff positions used to build organizational capacity. The submitting organization exhibits sound fiscal management and accountability.
The organization shows the ability to attract multiple sources of support for the project. Funding is limited to a maximum of $5,000 per grant. Organizations are limited to one Workforce Development grant per project.
How we evaluate Elevate Grant candidates As you move through the application process, you will be asked for specific information about your organization, along with various files to attach. We recommend you draft this information prior to beginning the online process; *Attachments may be any of the following formats: MS Word (. doc, .
docx), MS Excel (. xls, . xlsx) and Adobe Acrobat (.
pdf) Organization name and address. Name, email address and telephone number for the primary contact person. A brief summary of the history, mission and staff size of the organization.
A complete list of the organization’s board of directors and/or trustees. A one-paragraph summary of the specific project or program the grant will support. A job description for any new staff position being created with grant funding (if applicable).
A list of other contributors to the project or program, along with dollar amounts (if applicable). Project budget with an evaluation plan that includes specific criteria for judging effectiveness. 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 copy of the program’s Section 501(c)(3) IRS determination letter.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Alabama addressing workforce development needs or removing barriers to employment success. Must demonstrate sound fiscal management and capacity to secure multiple funding sources. Limited to one Workforce Development grant per project. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $5,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
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.