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Operating Grants (Community Needs focus) is a grant from the Daniel Foundation of Alabama that funds operating expenses for nonprofit agencies serving communities across Alabama's key counties, including Jefferson, Mobile, Montgomery, Madison, and others.
The foundation supports priority areas such as early childhood development, K-12 academic improvement, adult skills and independence, arts organizations, youth mentoring, basic needs (food, shelter, safety), and healthcare. Awards of up to $25,000 are available.
Eligible applicants are Alabama-based 501(c)(3) public charities that have held that status for at least two years, filed Form 990 or 990EZ, have at least one employee, have annual revenues under $5,000,000, and receive no more than 75% of revenue from government grants.
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Operating Grants | Daniel Foundation of Alabama Please note this information is for operating grants only. There are different requirements for each of our grant opportunities. Please review each one carefully to determine the proper fit for your project or programming.
This opportunity is best suited for qualifying organizations based and doing work in the following counties: Autauga, Baldwin, Blount, Cullman, Elmore, Etowah, Jefferson, Lauderdale, Lee, Limestone, Madison, Mobile, Montgomery, Morgan, St. Clair, Shelby, and Tuscaloosa. The following priority areas will be eligible for operating grants up to $25,000 .
Giving kids birth to 5 a positive start and preparing them to be successful in school. Programs working on academic improvement and better educational outcomes for children in Kindergarten to Grade 12. Programs for adults that teach skills leading to independence and life success.
Support for arts organizations with year round programming. Groups working with children and youth who directly mentor or teach skills needed to be successful in school and life. Primarily addressing short term needs for food, emergency shelter, clothing, safety, etc. Programs providing health screenings and medical care and services for low income individuals and families and the uninsured.
Programs supporting mental wellness through counseling and therapeutic services and activities. Programs related specifically to veterans. Organizations must meet all the following criteria to be eligible for consideration of an operating grant.
IRS Determination Letter must indicate an effective date of exemption that is at least two years prior to the submission date of the LOI. Organization must have filed Form 990/990EZ within the last two years. 990-N does meet this qualification.
Revenue (line 12, Form 990)/ (line 9, Form 990EZ) cannot exceed 5,000,000. Revenue mix must not include more than 75% government grants or contracts. Organization must have at least one paid employee.
Organization must be based in Alabama; funding will only be considered for the benefit of Alabama residents.
We have strategically narrowed our priority areas; the following areas will no longer be considered during the Operating Grants opportunity: Public schools and public school foundations Summer learning (we will continue to participate in the SAIL (Summer Adventures in Learning) opportunities) Greenspace projects such as parks, playgrounds, trails, etc. Long-term affordable housing Adult Leadership programs Maximum request amount of $25,000.
Organizations awarded funding must sit out one year before being eligible to apply for future funding (e.g., if an award is made in 2026, application cannot be made again until 2028). For 2026, we will not be considering organizations that have never received board funding from the Foundation.
Open for Letters of Intent Open for Letters of Intent Open for Letters of Intent Each cycle will accept letters of intent from any of the eligible priority areas. Cycles are no longer issue specific. We appreciate your patience as we work through the logistics of our new opportunities.
We are making some changes to help with our internal processes and to better match our opportunities with our resources. The following changes go into effect on February 23, 2026. Rural Opportunities no longer begin with an e-mail.
They will start with a LOI submitted through our online grants management system. Special Projects no longer begin with an e-mail. They will start with a LOI submitted through our online grants management system.
Special Projects are no longer accepted year round. They will following the calendar presented on the Special Projects page. For 2026, Special Projects will not be accepting LOIs from organizations new to Daniel Foundation – those having never been board funded.
See FAQs for more information on “board funded”. All Rural Tier 1 and Tier 2 counties should submit opportunities through the Rural Cycle only. The 17 non-rural counties should choose either Operating Grants or Special Projects, whichever best fits your request.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit agencies in Alabama that are 501(c)(3) public charities for at least two years, have filed Form 990/990EZ, have at least one employee, no more than $5,000,000 in revenue, and no more than 75% in government gra…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Operating Grants (Community Needs focus) is funded by Daniel Foundation of Alabama. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Alabama. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 2 required documents: IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter and Form 990 or 990EZ filed within last two years. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.