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Power to Play: Sports and the Arts is a grant program from the Alabama Power Foundation that funds nonprofits serving middle and high school students in Alabama. Grants of up to $50,000 support expanded opportunities in athletics, arts, and music — extracurricular activities linked to improved academic performance and higher graduation rates.
Three types of grants are offered within the program, covering athletics, visual arts, and music. The 2026 application cycle opens July 27 and closes August 28, 2026, with an opportunity to apply for up to $2,500 in funding for qualifying programs.
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Empowering student success through athletics, arts and music Skip navigation and go to the main content Empowering student success through athletics, arts and music Helping students succeed on and off the field Communities are stronger when students succeed. Studies show that students who participate in extracurricular activities perform better in the classroom and are more likely to graduate from high school.
Our Power to Play grant program offers three types of grants to expand opportunities and promote student participation in athletics, arts and music. There is one Power to Play Grant application cycle: The application for up to $2,500 in funding opens July 27, 2026, and closes August 28, 2026.
How we evaluate Power to Play Grant candidates Those applying for athletics support can be schools or 501(c)3 organizations that aim to eliminate barriers in student participation serving students ages K through 12. Those applying for support with arts or music programs should be educators in grades K through 12.
Priority will be given to Title I public schools, or schools with 50% or more of its full-time students receiving free or reduced meals. For schools applying for athletic support, the school be a member in good standing of AHSAA/AISA, where applicable Awards are paid to the school or the 501(c)3 organization and not to individuals.
Recipients will submit a six-month and a final report documenting how the funds were used in accordance with the grant purpose.
How we’d like to see Power to Play Grants used Examples of permitted uses for Power to Play athletic grants include: Offering a new sport at the high school Offering a new team (freshman team, JV team) in an existing sport Increasing the number of students carried on the roster of an existing team Purchasing sport-specific equipment and/or uniforms for new teams or new players Payment of expenses for the new program (referees, umpires, tournament entry fees, etc.) Improvement to a sports venue that increases its capacity for handling new teams Examples of permitted uses for the Power to Play arts grants include: Offering a new arts program Increasing participation for an existing fine or visual arts program Purchasing new uniforms for a dance team Enhancing or upgrading supplies or equipment Examples of permitted uses for the Power to Play music grants include: Creating a new music program Purchasing new instruments, sheet music, equipment or uniforms for an existing music program Supporting competitions, festivals, or performances Professional development for music educators Integrating technology into music instruction (e.g., recording equipment or music software) Apply for extracurricular funding now
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits serving middle and high school students in Alabama. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $50,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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