Arts and Education Funding from Comer Foundation
Alabama nonprofits and charitable organizations seeking support for arts, culture, education, environment, health, human services, or community benefit projects can apply for funding; the deadline is November 1 each year. The Comer Foundation prioritizes educational scholarships and other charitable efforts, especially in counties where Avondale Mills operated, including Jefferson, Talladega, and Barbour.
Comer Foundation
Arts and Culture Funding from Pleiad Foundation
Alabama arts and culture nonprofits, higher education institutions, and medical research organizations can seek project or general support for work in Birmingham and Central Alabama. Local arts groups in the listed counties may be eligible. Funding from Pleiad Foundation is typically directed to organizations near Greater Birmingham or with ties to foundation members.
Pleiad Foundation
South Arts Professional Development Grants in Alabama
Alabama nonprofit arts organizations and qualifying public or tribal entities can receive up to US $1,000 to support staff and board professional development, including conferences, workshops, and organization-wide training. South Arts funds travel, registration, and consultant expenses for first-time opportunities that build capacity and sustainability for arts and culture work across the Southern region.
South Arts, Inc.
Joseph S Bruno Support for Alabama Arts
Letter of inquiry due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Alabama, particularly in the Greater Birmingham area, can seek funding for programs that enrich community life and expand access to creative experiences. The Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundation supports initiatives that strengthen community health and education, including arts activities that benefit families and children.
The Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundation
Alabama Humanities Alliance Support for Arts
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Alabama-based nonprofits, public and 501(c)(3) colleges, government agencies, and tribal governments can apply for Alabama Humanities Alliance mini grants up to Up to US $2,500 to support public humanities projects. Arts and culture organizations in Alabama may be eligible when projects feature strong humanities content, active public participation, and involvement of humanities scholars.
Alabama Humanities Alliance
Arts and Community Funding for Alabama Nonprofits via Goodrich Foundation
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Alabama seeking program, operating, or capital support for arts and culture or related community initiatives can apply; awards up to Up to US $30,000 are available for specific programs. Grants from Mike & Gillian Goodrich Foundation also support education, neighborhood revitalization, environment, and strategic community assets in designated Alabama counties.
Mike & Gillian Goodrich Foundation
Arts and Culture Funding from J L Bedsole Foundation
Applications due Aug 5, 2026
Alabama 501(c)(3) public charities and governmental units can seek funding for arts and culture, education, health, human services, and community or economic development projects benefiting Southwest Alabama. The J L Bedsole Foundation supports work in Mobile, Baldwin, Clarke, Monroe, and Washington Counties, especially collaborative, well-managed projects with lasting community impact and service to underserved residents.
J L Bedsole Foundation
Alabama Arts and Education Funding via EBSCO Industries
Letter of inquiry due Aug 5, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in select Alabama counties working in arts education, educational advancement, environmental stewardship, or community services can seek support for programs, capital campaigns, or general operations. EBSCO Industries’ Community Impact Grant prioritizes quality education, arts education for marginalized populations, and protection of Alabama’s natural resources through a two-step LOI and invitation-only proposal process.
EBSCO Industries, Inc.
Arts and Youth Funding from Community Foundation
Pre proposal due Aug 17, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and eligible public agencies in nine Northeast Alabama counties can seek support for programs serving needy children, disadvantaged youth, and the arts. Focused on community betterment, the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama’s Farley Moody Galbraith Fund offers flexible project funding that may benefit Alabama arts and culture initiatives.
Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama
Alabama State Council Arts Grants for Education
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Alabama schools and education-focused organizations serving PreK–12 students in arts education can apply for Alabama State Council on the Arts curriculum-based project grants, with awards of US $1,000 - US $10,000. Funding supports sequential, curriculum-connected arts learning that enhances educational experiences and expands youth involvement in the arts across Alabama classrooms.
Alabama State Council on the Arts
Alabama Arts Funding via Alabama State Council
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Alabama arts organizations and community groups can receive US $1,000 - US $10,000 for public arts projects and events in Alabama. Alabama State Council on the Arts supports festivals, performances, exhibitions, classes, workshops, commissioned works, and other activities that enhance arts education, preserve folk traditions, and expand access to diverse cultural expressions statewide.
Alabama State Council on the Arts
Accessibility Funding for Arts Nonprofits from South Arts
Applications due Sep 4, 2026
Nonprofit arts organizations and government or tribal arts providers in Alabama and other South Arts region states can receive US $500 - US $2,500 to make arts programs more accessible for people with disabilities. South Arts supports costs like accessible materials, sign language interpretation, audio description, website and facility accessibility, and staff or consultant training.
South Arts, Inc.
First Horizon Foundation Support for Alabama Arts
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Alabama’s Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile areas can apply for First Horizon Foundation’s funding to strengthen community programs. Grants support initiatives in arts and culture alongside education, health and human services, environmental sustainability, and financial literacy, offering flexible support for organizations enhancing local quality of life.
First Horizon Foundation
William G Pomeroy Foundation Support for Folklore
Applications due Oct 13, 2026
Alabama arts and culture nonprofits, 501(c)(3) organizations, academic institutions, and government entities can seek funding to install roadside markers celebrating local folktales, legends, and folklife traditions. William G Pomeroy Foundation supports community culture and heritage through its Legends & Lore Marker Grant Program, which promotes cultural tourism and preserves shared stories and customs.
William G Pomeroy Foundation
Junior League of Birmingham Grants for Alabama Arts
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
With a mission to advance women’s leadership and community impact, Junior League of Birmingham provides Alabama arts and culture nonprofits with up to US $25,000 for transformational projects. Eligible organizations in Jefferson or Shelby County may receive funding that promotes systemic change benefiting women and children through arts, education, health, safety, or related initiatives.
Junior League Of Birmingham Inc
Alabama Power Foundation Grants for Alabama Arts
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Alabama working in areas like arts and cultural enrichment can apply for Alabama Power Foundation’s Elevate Grant, with awards up to Up to US $5,000 to support workforce development, poverty alleviation, and capacity-building projects. Programs should serve underserved communities and demonstrate sound fiscal management and diverse funding support.
Alabama Power Foundation
Arts and Community Funding from Community Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Arts and culture nonprofits in Alabama’s Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Pickens, Lamar, Marengo, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa counties can seek project funding for creative, educational, health, environmental, or social welfare initiatives. The Community Foundation of West Alabama favors pilot projects addressing critical community needs, root causes, and collaborative solutions with clear plans for future sustainability.
Community Foundation of West Alabama
Alabama Power Foundation Grants for Alabama Arts
Applications due Dec 19, 2026
With a mission to strengthen communities, Alabama Power Foundation provides Alabama arts and culture organizations with funding up to US $10,000 for projects in educational advancement, arts enrichment, and community development. Eligible programs should create lasting community improvements, encourage collaboration, and be replicable across Alabama Power’s service-area communities.
Alabama Power Foundation
Melba Bayers Meyer Grants for Alabama Arts
Applications due Dec 31, 2026
Arts and culture 501(c)(3) organizations in Alabama can seek funding for charitable programs, with priority for work benefiting children, indigent Native Americans, and neglected animals. With a mission to support diverse charitable causes, Melba Bayers Meyer Charitable Trust also considers projects in education, health, human services, and public benefit that incorporate the arts.
The Melba Bayers Meyer Charitable Trust
Black Belt Community Foundation Support for Alabama Arts
Applications due Feb 6, 2027
Arts and community-based organizations in Alabama’s Black Belt counties can seek grants from the Black Belt Community Foundation to support arts and community projects. Focused on arts and culture, BBCF invites eligible groups in its 12-county service area to apply for awards of US $500 - US $3,500.
Black Belt Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville Arts Grants in Alabama
Applications due Apr 22, 2027
Alabama 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering arts and culture, education, basic needs, health, environment, recreation, or community development programs in Huntsville and surrounding counties can apply for support through the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville’s IronMountain Solutions Employee Peaks Fund. Eligible organizations must be community-based, serve all residents equitably, and fit one of the fund’s quality-of-life priorities.
Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville
Professional Development Funding from South Arts
Applications due Apr 22, 2027
Nonprofit and governmental arts presenting organizations in Alabama and the broader South Arts region can apply for South Arts’ Professional Development and Artistic Planning Grants, with awards up to US $1,000 for staff or guest artist travel and related training costs. Funding supports conferences, festivals, workshops, virtual professional development, and organizational capacity-building in multiple artistic disciplines.
South Arts, Inc.
Alabama Arts Funding via Community Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofits, government entities, schools, and religious organizations in Alabama serving the North Baldwin community can apply for grants up to US $5,000 to support arts and culture, as well as other community programs. Grants from Community Foundation of South Alabama back projects and capacity-building that enhance quality of life in Bay Minette and surrounding areas.
Community Foundation of South Alabama
Andrew Burgin Charitable Trust Arts Grants in Alabama
Applications due May 1, 2027
Alabama arts and culture 501(c)(3) organizations can access funding through the Andrew Burgin Charitable Trust to support charitable, educational, scientific, and religious purposes. Grants of US $5,000 - US $20,000 are typically awarded, with support also available for humanities, environment, health, human services, and public benefit programs.
Andrew Burgin Charitable Trust
Community Foundation of South Alabama Support for Arts
Applications due May 11, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, educational institutions, and religious organizations in Alabama’s Tri-City communities can seek up to US $25,100 total in funding for arts, mental health, education, workforce, leadership, and economic opportunity programs. Community Foundation of South Alabama supports project, program, and capacity-building efforts serving Foley, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and nearby areas.
Community Foundation of South Alabama
Community Foundation Support for Alabama Arts
Applications due Jun 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, religious institutions, and government agencies in Greater Huntsville can seek up to US $50,000 for high-impact, collaborative, visionary programs. Grants from Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville help Alabama arts and culture groups, alongside other quality-of-life initiatives, fund program costs and related staff or volunteer training across multiple focus areas.
Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville