Grant Opportunities
Build the capacity of the nonprofit organizations that serve our community
Nonprofit Events and Webinars
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES:
NAVIGATE Conference
Annual professional development conference for regional nonprofit board, staff, and volunteers.
May 2, 2023 from 11:15am - 6:00pm at Von Braun Center North Hall, 700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville
Registration opens March 1, 2023
Community Conversation
Large and small group discussion of gaps, barriers, and priorities related to economic empowerment of women and families
Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 9:00-10:30 AM | Redstone Federal Credit Union | 220 Wynn Drive
RESOURCES:
Community Foundation Orientation Webinar
Recorded Zoom Webinar: What Nonprofits Might Want to Know About the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville
Grantwriting Webinar
Recorded Zoom Webinar: Top Ten Lessons: Perspectives of a Program Officer (Enter passcode edTaj3$+)
Grant Opportunities
The following two sections contain available grant applications.
- Section 1 includes grant processes managed by the Community Foundation. These applications must be submitted through the Community Foundation's online grants platform. Create or log in to your account HERE to submit your grant application. For more information on the online grant platform, view our help page.
- Section 2 includes listings of grant opportunities available fom local companies or organizations. Click the listing to access the company or organization's website.
Section 1: Community Foundation Grant Opportunities
Compass Society
GRANT CYCLE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED
Grantmaking fund to support high-impact, collaborative, visionary projects spanning the Community Foundation's Quality of Life Framework. These proposals should be bigger than what any one organization could achieve alone no matter how great the work is they are doing.
NEXT GRANT CYCLE: Summer 2023
Digital Inclusion Fund sponsored by Google Fiber
GRANT CYCLE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED
Grantmaking fund to support digital inclusion in Huntsville, Alabama.
NEXT GRANT CYCLE: 2023
Education Fund
GRANT CYCLE IS OPEN
Grantmaking fund to support early childhood development, student achievement, college and career readiness, and the success of our educational system. To apply, click the button below and scroll down.
Grant cycle closes: July 13, 2023
give256 Fund
GRANT CYCLE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED
give256 is a giving circle that lets members pool their money and make a positive impact on our community through grants to nonprofits. This grant funding opportunity supports a wide range of nonprofit and community based projects.
NEXT GRANT CYCLE: Summer 2023
Huntsville Utilities Innovation Dividend Fund
GRANT CYCLE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED
Grantmaking fund, derived from ancillary revenues, not rate payer money from customers, to impact their service area in the following areas:
- Community Enrichment: arts, events, exhibits, parks, & recreation
- Diversity and Inclusion: strengthening diverse local cultures
- Workforce Development: regional skills development training
NEXT GRANT CYCLE: Spring 2024
MartinConnects Fund
GRANT CYCLE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED
MartinFed's mission is to invest in their employees and to promote a culture of giving and serving by connecting their employees with nonprofit organizations making a positive impact within the communities they live and work. The MartinConnects Grant Program supports the company's effort in making a positive difference in the areas of homelessness, veterans, and women & children.
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
GRANT CYCLE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) strives to impact the greater community the same way they do their team members, with Mendomi - or caring for each other as family. MTM is a hometown company committed to providing support for our diverse community by supporting inclusive programs in the areas of education, economic impact, and quality of life.
NEXT GRANT CYCLE: January 2024
Military Support Fund sponsored by HomeTown Lenders Championship Redstone Row
GRANT CYCLE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED
Grantmaking fund for projects supporting veterans, members of the military, and their families.
NEXT GRANT CYCLE: Summer 2023
Pathway to Sustainability Fund
GRANT CYCLE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED
The Pathway to Sustainability is a paid training opportunity for local nonprofit direct service provider staff, Board members, and administration. The monthly meetings provide practical case management methods and tools utilizing outcomes-focused curricula and the CharityTracker software.
NEXT GRANT CYCLE: Fall 2023
Link to Zoom information meeting about the Pathway.
Racial Equity Fund
GRANT CYCLE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED
The Racial Equity Fund will provide grant funding to address racial equity gaps in the following areas that affect quality of life:
- Economic Opportunity
- Education
- Health and Wellness
- Neighborhoods and Communities
NEXT GRANT CYCLE: February 2024
Ruth and Lyle Taylor Endowment Fund
GRANT CYCLE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED
Grantmaking endowment fund established by Lyle and Ruth Taylor to support civic engagement (2023), historic preservation (2024), and environmental conservation (2025), .
NEXT GRANT CYCLE: March 2024
Share Your Story Video Grant
GRANT CYCLE IS CURRENTLY OPEN
Video grant opportunity for local nonprofit organizations that support low-income members of our community.
GRANT CYCLE CLOSES: June 20, 2023
Women's Philanthropy Society
GRANT CYCLE IS CURRENTLY OPEN
Each year the Women's Philanthropy Society awards up to two high-dollar grants to create systemic change around a key focus area facing women and families in our community. For 2023, the focus is on economic empowerment.
LOI CLOSES: June 13, 2023
Section 2: Local Grant Opportunities
Avion Takes Action
CANVAS Be The Good Fund
CFD Research Delta Foundation
Crestwood Women's and Families Fund
Crossflow Cares
ERC Helping Hands Fund
Intrepid Ideal Community Fund
IronMountain Solutions Employee Peaks Fund
Junior League of Huntsville Community Assistance Grants
Pinnacle Solutions Rise Up Reach Out Fund
Radiance Gives Fund
Torch Helps Fund
Vector Wealth Strategies Community Impact Fund
If you have a concern about these grant opportunities, please click here to learn more about the Community Foundation’s conflict resolution process.
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