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Special Project Grants is a grant from the Daniel Foundation of Alabama that funds significant, time-limited capital or programmatic projects for nonprofits in Alabama. The foundation supports major initiatives that fall outside an organization's typical operating budget, such as building renovations, equipment purchases, or large-scale program expansions.
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations in Alabama; organizations receiving an award must wait two years before applying again. Award amounts vary by project, with an application deadline of July 1, 2026.
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Special Project Grants | Daniel Foundation of Alabama Please note this information is for special project 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 grant opportunity is for substantial capital projects, new programming, strategic expansions or larger one-time special projects. This opportunity is best suited for organizations based and doing work in the following counties: Autauga, Baldwin, Blount, Cullman, Elmore, Etowah, Jefferson, Lauderdale, Lee, Limestone, Madision, Mobile, Montgomery, Morgan, St. Clair, Shelby, and Tuscaloosa.
Must be a 501(c)3 public charity. Due to the anticipation these grants will be larger and possibly multi-year, an organization must sit out for two years before being eligible to apply again. For Example, if a one year award is made in 2026, the organization would not be eligible to apply again until 2029.
For 2026, we will not be considering organizations that have never received board funding from the Foundation. Requests related to operating expenses or ongoing programming will not be considered through the special projects cycle. This cycle starts with an LOI submitted through our online grants management system.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) public charities. Must have received board funding from the Foundation previously to be considered in 2026. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies (larger and possibly multi-year; maximum request of $25,000 mentioned for general grants, but special projects may differ). Organizations awarded funding must sit out two years before being eligible to apply for future funding. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is July 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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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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