Alabama Infrastructure Funding via Appalachian Regional Commission
State and local agencies, nonprofits, tribes, and higher education institutions in eligible Appalachian Alabama counties can seek funding for critical infrastructure and community development projects. With a mission to strengthen Appalachian communities, Appalachian Regional Commission provides Alabama organizations with support for water and wastewater systems, transportation, broadband, workforce training, entrepreneurship, and related regional development initiatives that may benefit preservation-focused efforts.
Appalachian Regional Commission
Costco Foundation Child and Family Grants in Alabama
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Alabama that support children, education, or health and human services may be eligible for program funding that complements preservation-related community work. Costco Foundation supports youth, education, and human and social services in communities where it operates, prioritizing evidence-based programs with measurable outcomes and broad financial support.
Costco Foundation
Youth and Child Welfare Grants from DanPaul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth can apply for DanPaul Foundation grants, with awards up to US $15,000 for programs advancing health, education, development, and welfare. Alabama groups working on child advocacy, homelessness, poverty, or environmental education related to preservation may be eligible if their projects align with the foundation’s youth-focused mission.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Alabama State Council Folklife Grants in Alabama
Governmental and nonprofit organizations in Alabama can receive US $500 - US $2,500 to support projects that identify, preserve, or present folk traditions, including festivals, surveys, performances, and documentation. With a mission to support cultural heritage, Alabama State Council on the Arts provides Alabama preservation efforts with Quick Assist funding for special, one-time folklife needs.
Alabama State Council on the Arts
Health and Community Grants for Nonprofits from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit organizations working on health, education, or community programs in Alabama may be eligible for funding that supports food pantries, healthcare access, STEM education, and healthy lifestyle initiatives. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites 501(c)(3) and equivalent charities to apply during its March and September review cycles.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Alabama Land Conservation Funding via Open Space Institute
Open-space land trusts and qualified conservation nonprofits in Alabama can receive support to permanently protect large, contiguous forest blocks on the Southern Cumberland Plateau. Open Space Institute provides capital grants and short-term low-interest loans for conservation easements, fee acquisitions, and related transaction costs that safeguard high-priority wildlife habitat and biodiversity in eligible Alabama counties.
Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Alabama
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations, including those in Alabama, can apply for Sidney Stern Memorial Trust support for charitable, scientific, medical, or educational work conducted within the U.S. Funding can help well-managed nonprofits expand programs with broad impact. Historic preservation groups that meet these criteria may be eligible if their projects advance general welfare or education.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Alabama Grassroots Justice Funding via Southern Partners Fund
Rural grassroots community groups in Alabama working on social, economic, or environmental justice can seek up to US $3,500 for organizing, capacity building, and travel assistance. Southern Partners Fund’s Discretionary Fund supports efforts such as education reform, immigration rights, and voter engagement that build community leadership and strengthen rural communities.
Southern Partners Fund
Alabama Community Services Funding via EBSCO Industries
Letter of inquiry due Aug 5, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in select Alabama counties working on education, environmental stewardship, or community services can seek program, capital, or general operating support through the EBSCO Community Impact Grant Program. EBSCO Industries prioritizes efforts that strengthen educational systems, protect natural resources, and provide comprehensive community support, including policy-focused and statewide initiatives previously funded.
EBSCO Industries, Inc.
Alabama State Council on the Arts Grants for Alabama Arts Education
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Schools and education-focused organizations in Alabama can apply for Alabama State Council on the Arts’ curriculum-based project grants, awarding US $1,000 - US $10,000 for sequential PreK–12 arts learning tied to existing curricula. Programs that integrate arts into classroom instruction may also support broader cultural preservation and heritage education goals.
Alabama State Council on the Arts
Alabama Preservation Project Funding via Alabama State Council on the Arts
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Alabama cultural and community organizations planning arts-based projects that enhance public experiences may be eligible for support in Alabama. Alabama State Council on the Arts funds festivals, performances, exhibitions, research, workshops, commissioned works, and similar initiatives that strengthen arts access, education, and cultural vitality, with awards ranging from US $1,000 - US $10,000.
Alabama State Council on the Arts
Alabama State Council on the Arts Grants for Alabama Folk Art
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Alabama arts organizations and cultural groups can seek funding to support folk and traditional arts projects and series in Alabama, including seasons of performances, workshops, or multiple exhibitions. Alabama State Council on the Arts’ Consolidated Project Grants offer US $5,000 - US $20,000 for cohesive, conceptually related folklife programming that enhances cultural preservation and community engagement.
Alabama State Council on the Arts
Alabama Preservation Funding via Alabama State Council
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Alabama arts and cultural organizations planning literary or multi-event arts projects in Alabama can seek support for cohesive seasons, series, or related activities. Alabama State Council on the Arts funds consolidated projects such as performance seasons, monthly workshops, multiple exhibitions, and PreK–12 summer art camps, which may benefit historic preservation and heritage-focused programming.
Alabama State Council on the Arts
Alabama State Council Literary Grants in Alabama
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Alabama organizations planning literary arts projects in Alabama can apply for grants supporting public-facing activities and events. Grants from Alabama State Council on the Arts help festivals, performances, author readings, exhibitions, research, workshops, and commissioned works that enhance arts access and cultural preservation, which may benefit groups engaged in historic preservation and related heritage programming.
Alabama State Council on the Arts
Visual Arts Project Funding for Alabama Organizations via Alabama State Council on the Arts
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Alabama arts organizations and community groups can apply for project support to create or present visual arts programming, including exhibitions, public art, classes, workshops, and commissioned works in Alabama. Grants from Alabama State Council on the Arts help fund festivals, performances, research, and other arts projects that may complement local preservation and heritage efforts.
Alabama State Council on the Arts
Hansen Family Foundation Community Impact Grants
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including smaller organizations in Alabama, can apply for Hansen Family Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support children, education, animals, environmental, humanitarian, and arts and culture programs. Eligible groups with preservation-related or community-improving projects that fit these causes may be considered.
Hansen Family Foundation
National Trust Preservation Grants for Alabama
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Public agencies and nonprofit organizations in Alabama planning historic preservation projects or education efforts can apply for National Trust for Historic Preservation’s National Trust Preservation Funds, awarding US $2,500 - US $5,000. Funding supports planning, professional consultants, staff time, and outreach to advance local preservation initiatives; a one-to-one match is required.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Community Grants in Alabama
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Alabama 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking support for community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding projects can access funding through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. This national funder welcomes charitable initiatives that respect people, the environment, and quality of life, which may include preservation-related work within broader community and environmental efforts.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Alabama Community Development Funding via Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and qualified local government entities in Alabama can seek support for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects that serve Georgia-Pacific communities. Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports initiatives near its manufacturing facilities, which may include historic or cultural preservation efforts that strengthen local quality of life.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in Alabama
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Alabama can seek project funding for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, environmental, and community programs, with awards from US $5,000 - US $25,000. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help groups whose work may include historic preservation within these broader community and cultural efforts.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Central Alabama Community Foundation Support for Hospice Care
Applications due Feb 6, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Alabama providing hospice or palliative end-of-life care in the River Region can seek funding to sustain services for individuals and families. Focused on hospice and end-of-life care, Central Alabama Community Foundation invites eligible providers whose work may intersect with preservation of community well-being and dignity.
Central Alabama Community Foundation
Historic Preservation Grants for Alabama Sites via Alabama Historical Commission
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
Historic preservation organizations and public entities in Alabama can seek funding for improvements and educational programming at qualifying historic sites. Focused on historic preservation, the Alabama Historical Commission invites applicants to request up to US $75,000 for properties tied to the National Register of Historic Places or significant to the Civil Rights Movement.
Alabama Historical Commission (AHC)
Environmental Conservation Funding from Community Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Eligible 501(c)(3) public charities in Alabama focused on environmental conservation, historic preservation, or civic engagement can apply for the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville’s Ruth & Lyle Taylor Endowment Fund, with awards of US $2,500 - US $9,000. Funding may support programs, general operations, or related capital expenses in Madison County.
Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville
Alabama Community Funding via Community Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, and religious organizations in Alabama can seek up to US $5,000 to support programs and capacity-building that improve quality of life in the North Baldwin community. Grants from Community Foundation of South Alabama may benefit preservation-related projects in areas like arts, community development, environment/beautification, and youth services.
Community Foundation of South Alabama
Chick Fil A Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth and families in Alabama can receive US $30,000 - US $350,000 for programs in education, housing, food security, and environmental stewardship. Chick Fil A Foundation funds initiatives like youth development, community services, and community beautification, which may benefit organizations integrating preservation or place-based heritage work into their programs.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Community Foundation of South Alabama Support
Applications due May 11, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3)s, government entities, schools, and religious organizations in Alabama’s Tri-City communities can seek up to US $25,100 total in grants to strengthen local programs and capacity. Community Foundation of South Alabama funds projects in arts, mental health, education, workforce and leadership development, and economic opportunity, which may include preservation-related initiatives that enhance quality of life.
Community Foundation of South Alabama
National Trust Support for Alabama Battlefields
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofits in Alabama can seek US $2,500 - US $10,000 to plan and promote battlefield and historic site preservation efforts. Grants from the National Trust for Historic Preservation help preservation groups fund planning, professional expertise, and public education or outreach related to battlefield landscapes and associated historic resources.
National Trust for Historic Preservation