Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils
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About Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils
To promote, protect and develop the natural and human resources to secure and enhance the social and economic benefits for people across the state of Alabama.
Focus Areas
natural resources conservationhabitat restorationenvironmental educationcommunity and economic developmentrural developmentyouth/outreach programs
Who They Fund
state agencies and departmentslocal nonprofits operating within the statecommunities affected by emergencies or disasters
Funding Style
state-level grantmakingdesignated/state-restricted funds
About Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils
The Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils moves money through Alabama’s network of RC&D councils, with the largest recent awards flowing to regional councils such as Amrv Rc&d Council, Tombigbee Rc&d Council, and Mid-south Rc&d Council. Those grants show a statewide structure built around local councils rather than a single place-based initiative. The organization’s stated purpose is to promote, protect and develop natural and human resources to secure and enhance social and economic benefits across Alabama. Its grantmaking is organized around conservation, habitat restoration, environmental education, community and economic development, rural development, and youth/outreach programs. In the recent grants list, council support dominates at amounts above $1 million, while smaller awards also reach education, emergency response, and community projects. The foundation also makes program-related investments and operates with a local geographic scope. Recent awards illustrate its mix of operating support for RC&D councils and project support for partner organizations. Recipients include Alabama Community College System, Singing River Trail, and Town of Cottonwood, alongside a set of regional councils that serve multiple counties. The pattern points to a funder that channels state-restricted resources into council infrastructure and projects tied to Alabama’s natural and human resources.
What Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils Funds
A core theme is statewide council support. The foundation gave $1,455,820 to Amrv Rc&d Council for support and $1,175,640 to Tombigbee Rc&d Council for support, indicating sustained backing for the regional RC&D network. Education is another clear line of funding. It awarded $34,927 to Fresh Air Family for an ED GRANT, and the active Education Project Program supports workforce development, K–12 schools, higher education, libraries, conferences, workshops, and senior education initiatives. Community development appears in grants tied to public institutions and local projects. The Alabama Community College System received $50,000 for CD GRANT in 2024 and another $50,000 for support in 2025, while Town of Cottonwood received $50,000 for support. Emergency and resilience work also shows up in the grant list. National Association of Rc&d Councils received $30,000 for an EMERGENCY GRANT, matching the foundation’s emphasis on disaster relief, emergency assistance, and rapid response capacity.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$11.1M
Total Assets
$3.1M
Total Revenue
$13.1M
Total Expenses
$13.2M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $20K and $829K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$20K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$829K
Geographic Reach
Local2 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
NICK WILLIAMS
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