These foundations have a track record of funding arts & culture work in Alabama, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
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Free outdoor music festivalsLive music and performanceArts access+4 more
Who can apply: Applicant must be a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; organizations without 501(c)(3) status may apply with a fiscal sponsor. The festival must take place outdoors in a public space, be free to the public without reserved tickets, required donations, pre-registration, pay-what-you-can entry, or required RSVPs, have a theme or programmatic focus, include live music and performance as a significant component, feature professional musicians who are compensated, and run for at least four hours on one day, multiple consecutive days, or two consecutive weekends. Seasonal and long-running events, as well as standalone performances and concert series, are ineligible.
EducationArts and CultureOutreach / Community Programs+5 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations. Foundation prefers project-specific requests with defined, measurable outcomes; generally does not fund general operating support or fundraising campaigns. While historically focused in Indiana and Florida, requests from around the country are considered.
Arts and cultureEducation and leadershipEnvironmental sustainability+2 more
Who can apply: Eligible nonprofit organizations serving the listed geographic areas may apply. Grants are not provided to individuals, for trips or tours, solely religious, social, or fraternal organizations, charities that redistribute funds to other charitable organizations except recognized united-fund type organizations, K-12 schools, political organizations or organizations primarily influencing legislation or promoting a particular ideological viewpoint, or operating budget deficits.
Who can apply: Organizations must implement a community reading program using a book from the NEA Big Read Library. Projects must include required book discussions and community events, partnerships with community organizations, and a 1:1 local match.
EducationNeighborhood RevitalizationThe Environment and Green Spaces+2 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations whose work impacts the Birmingham metro area, the specified Black Belt counties in Alabama, or the state of Alabama through state-level policy change. Grants are not made to individuals, for scholarships or individual awards, individual school classrooms, private schools, mission trips or ambassador programs, individual school programs, health-related research, or fundraising events that are not 100% deductible for charitable purposes. Faith-based organizations may apply for programs that strongly address the focus areas.
EducationNeighborhood RevitalizationThe Environment and Green Spaces+2 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations whose programs impact the Birmingham metro area, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Perry, or Sumter Counties in Alabama, or the State of Alabama through state-level policy change. Grants are not made to individuals, for scholarships or individual awards, individual school classrooms, private schools, mission trips or ambassador programs, individual school programs, health-related research, or fundraising events that are not 100% deductible for charitable purposes. Faith-based organizations may apply for programs that strongly address the focus areas.
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