Deadline: 13-Aug-21
The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham (CFGM) is offering offers grant opportunities that are open to nonprofits serving Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair and Walker Counties.
Priority Areas
- Thriving Communities
- Equity and Inclusion
- Regional Cooperation
- Economic Opportunity for All
- Overcoming Persistent Poverty
Funding Information
- There is no maximum request amount, but in recent years awarded grants have ranged from $5,000 to $100,000 with an average amount of $35,000.
- Organizations with documented revenue under $25,000 may only request a Seed Grant of $8,000 or less. Seed Grant applicants will not be required to submit a full proposal.
- Organizations requesting a grant of $75,000 or greater MUST have an annual or biannual independent audit.
Restrictions
- Applicants must be currently designated a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization by the IRS OR be a 501(c)(3) exempt religious institution OR be a government entity. Private non-operating foundations are not eligible. Applicants may use a fiscal sponsor only if there is a meaningful mission fit and an existing working relationship between the two organizations.
- Applicants must serve Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair or Walker counties in Alabama.
- Large organizations with many branches or departments (e.g. colleges, universities, YMCA, public libraries, public school districts) must submit requests from administration of the organization (President’s office, superintendent, development office, etc.)
- An applicant with a current open grant from the Community Foundation may apply but MUST be upto-date on all reporting and should have a very compelling or timely reason for requesting a new grant.
For more information, visit https://www.cfbham.org/grants/