We believe that when we invest in our nonprofit community, that investment can reap huge dividends.

As a way to share our message and connect with and support those with similar core beliefs, we began an annual video grant contest to mobilize the generosity of a corporate donor totaling $25,000 (twenty five $1,000 unrestricted operations grants) for local nonprofit organizations that support low-income members of our community.

• Submit an application through our online grant portal so that we have your contact information.
• Create a brief, sixty-second video.
• Share at least one story of impact that demonstrates how your organization serves low-income members of our community.
• Post your video across your social channels (including Facebook), and make the video “public” so that it can be shared. You must tag the Community Foundation with @CFHuntsville and use the hashtag #ShareYourStoryHSV on your post.
• Share and engage with your posts to spread your message.

• This challenge is limited to organizations serving residents of the Greater Huntsville area.
• Even if your scope is broader, this challenge must specifically spotlight the work that your organization is doing to serve low-income members of our community.
• Your video must not exceed 60 seconds.
• No copyrighted materials (music, images, etc.) may be used for this challenge unless you own the copyright or have a license to use the material for this purpose. Written permission must be obtained and provided upon request for all copyrighted materials.
• Make a specific reference to LMI in your video.
• Include a sharing of an impact story in your video.
• Make sure to include the theme #ShareYourStoryHSV

• Shoot the video on location if possible.
• Shoot horizontally so that it is optimal for social sharing.
• Use a microphone if possible.
• Be aware of background sounds – traffic, crowds, etc. – that can compete with your message.
• Be enthusiastic! You are doing great things for our community; don’t be afraid to share your story.
• Include impact numbers, such as number served.
• Tell your story through spoken and written word on screen.
• As an example, we have included below Huntsville-Madison County Senior Center's video application which embodied the 2020 contest theme #StrongerTogether.