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J. L. Bedsole Foundation Grant is a grant from The J.
L. Bedsole Foundation that funds nonprofits improving quality of life in Southwest Alabama. The foundation considers projects addressing education, arts and culture, health and human services, and economic and community development.
Priority is given to projects with potential for permanent, enduring benefits to communities in the region. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities with tax-exempt status operating in Southwest Alabama. Grant amounts vary by project.
Organizations must demonstrate alignment with the foundation's mission to strengthen communities across Southwest Alabama.
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Grant Information | JLBedsole Foundation The Foundation considers requests that most closely match its overall mission: to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Southwest Alabama and to strengthen the communities in which they live.
A group may apply for a grant only if it is a nonprofit organization with tax-exempt status under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code, and Section 509(a)(1), (2) or (3) as a "public charity" or "a governmental unit." The Foundation will consider only those grant applications that meet several of the following guidelines.
The project addresses needs in at least one of the following areas: education, arts and culture, health and human services and economic and community development. There is potential for permanent, enduring benefits that will provide value to the community and the residents of Southwest Alabama. Diverse groups are collaborating on the project to achieve common goals.
The organization and the project clearly demonstrate sound fiscal management and accountability. The organization attracts multiple sources of support for the project. The project addresses underserved segments of the population, the economically disadvantaged or citizens of rural communities.
The Foundation will not support the following: Grants that support political activities or attempts to influence action on specific legislation. Multiple year pledges nor make grants beyond the current year. Grants to endowment funds of other organizations.
Grants are not made directly to individuals. Grants are not made to organizations, programs or projects outside of the State of Alabama. Restrictions and limitations Learn more about the Grant Guidelines
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Southwest Alabama. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Unspecified 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.