In  its first annual call for proposals, the Philip A. Morris Fund for Design Arts of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham awarded $171,500  in grants to six area nonprofits.

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Did you know that Our Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham is one of nearly 800 Community Foundations in the United States? Each Foundation is driven by a shared mission of ‘Bringing Impact Home’ and transforming lives within our respective regions. These foundations bring people together to address various area-specific needs, including supporting thriving communities. Collectively, Community Foundations across the United States grant approximately $1.1 Billion annually to strengthen healthy communities.

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The Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services announces its 13th annual cycle of grants, awarding a total of $73,177 to 13 organizations. Since 2011, the Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services has provided more than $580,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations serving companion animals (dogs, cats and horses) in Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Blount and Walker counties.

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Our Community Foundation is committed to working with you and your family to fulfill your charitable goals, whether those goals relate to making an impact, leaving a legacy, saving money on taxes, expressing gratitude, or a combination of objectives. If you have not yet established a fund at the Community Foundation (and even if you have!), it might interest you to know that a donor-advised fund or other type of fund not only offers flexibility to meet your giving goals, but also gives you options for recognition or anonymity, depending on your goals and preferences.

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The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has awarded $1,362,000 in grants to 47 area nonprofits serving Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, and Walker counties. These grants are focused on the five priorities identified in our strategic plan: Thriving Communities, Regional Cooperation, Overcoming Persistent Poverty, Equity and Inclusion, and Economic Opportunity for All.

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The LGBTQ Fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham is thrilled to announce the release of its Request for Proposal (RFP), launching the 2023 Grant Cycle.  Grant applications are due online by midnight the evening of Friday, May 15, 2023.

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The tornado outbreak that ripped through Mississippi and Alabama on March 25  leaving at least 26 dead and devastating entire communities. We are monitoring the situation and working to compile a list of trusted organization that are responding to the catastrophe. Here are some ways that you can help with immediate and long-term relief and recovery efforts.  We will continue to update this list as we get more information.

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The 2032 Remy Fund for Pets and Animals Grant application period is now open.  Applications are due by midnight, Sunday, April 30, 2023

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Congress passed the much-anticipated, $1.65 trillion-dollar omnibus spending bill known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (“CAA”) on December 23, 2022, followed by President Biden signing the Act into law on December 29, 2022. At more than 4,000 pages, the Act includes a wide range of provisions that impact multiple sectors.

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Turkey and Syria were struck by devastating earthquakes on Feb. 6, the first being a magnitude 7.8 that caused large aftershocks, including a 7.5 magnitude earthquake nine hours after the first earthquake occurred. Although this region is earthquake-prone, this was the most devastating to hit Turkey in over 20 years. Additionally, this region has been experiencing other humanitarian crises, making the long-term recovery and rebuilding all the more challenging.  Below are funds that have been set up to direct resources, as well as agencies who are on the ground in the region, providing services and support.

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