Igniting passion for transformational change
Change happens when bold leadership meets opportunity. Our Community Foundation is dedicated to addressing our communities’ most challenging issues and providing hope for the future. By bringing together the dedication of community members and the generosity of philanthropic partners, we work to be a center for progress and a catalyst for change.
Recent Grants
Alabama Symphonic Association, Inc.
$20,000 to provide education concerts for students of all ages in Title I schools in Blount, Walker, and St. Clair counties who have little access to arts programming, as well as providing curriculum for classroom teachers to continue music education.
Youth Towers
$25,000 to support the provision of basic needs for youth that aging out of foster care and are at high risk for homelessness. Each youth participates in creating an individualized action plan, learns basic adult living skills, and receives support in pursuing education or employment.
Alabama Symphonic Association, Inc.
$20,000 to provide education concerts for students of all ages in Title I schools in Blount, Walker, and St. Clair counties who have little access to arts programming, as well as providing curriculum for classroom teachers to continue music education.
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Our grantmaking framework is the vehicle that provides funding to nonprofits creating impact, empowering the people and organizations that best understand how to serve their communities with the resources they need. These investments are powered by the generosity of donors who have entrusted the Foundation to meet our community’s needs.
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Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham Launches Phase Two COVID Response Grants
This week, the Community Foundation announced the first round of Phase Two COVID response, awarding $410,000 in grants to 25 organizations. Since the pandemic began in March, the Foundation has awarded more than $2 million in grants to support organizations that assist the most vulnerable residents of the region whose lifelines to food, shelter, medicine and employment are at risk due to the pandemic.
REMY FUND AWARDS $55,000 TO LOCAL ANIMAL ORGANIZATIONS
Since 2011, the Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services has provided $400,000 in grants to companion animal (dogs, cats and horses) nonprofits serving Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Blount and Walker counties. This year, the fund celebrates its 10th anniversary by awarding $55,000 in grants to 10 organizations.
Phase Two COVID-19 Response Grants Now Open
Round 1 Grant Cycle applications open July 17, 2020 and are due July 31, 2020. Grants will be announced August 21, 2020.