Grant Opportunities
Our Community Foundation offers a number of grant opportunities that are open to nonprofits serving Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair and Walker Counties. Beginning in 2020, we will focus on five priority areas that will guide our leadership, grantmaking and community support for the next decade.
Timeline
The Community Foundation has two grantmaking cycles that focus on five priorities that guide us in our shared pursuit of a just, prosperous, and unified region where every person is empowered to reach their full potential.
Cycle 1 – Closed
Pre-Proposal Questionnaire opens November 2019 and is due January 10, 2020. Brief Proposal opens January 17, 2020 and is due February 14, 2020
Cycle 2 – Closed
Pre-Proposal Questionnaire opens May 2019 and is due July 10, 2020. Brief Proposal opens July 17, 2020 and is due August 14, 2020
Other Grant Opportunities
SAIL – Closed
Women’s Breast Health Fund – Closed
Remy Fund – Closed
LGBTQ Fund – Closed
This page is updated regularly with all our open grant cycles along with those that are currently closed, but are scheduled to repeat.
Previous Grants Overview
Other Grant Opportunities
Through the generosity of our donors Community Foundation offers funds that support organizations or programs addressing specific issues and needs in our community. Each of these fund has its own grant requirement process.
Partner With Us
Based on input from community members across the region, our vision is a just, prosperous and unified region where every person is empowered to reach their full potential. Together, we can attain that vision. A Community Foundation grant can support your work and the vision we share.