Atmore Community Foundation Grant

Grants of up to $3,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, government agencies, and educational institutions in eligible locations for programs and capacity-building efforts. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, education, community and economic development, beautification and environment, health and wellness, human services, youth, technology, and recreation. Eligible proposals benefit the residents of Atmore; specifically the 36502 zip code.

Funding may be applied toward direct program services, as well as to strengthen the organization’s capacity to deliver such services or to collaborate with other service providers. 

• Programmatic Grants: The Foundation is most interested in supporting sustainable, evidence-based programs that have the potential to produce meaningful results on community priorities and/or needs. Funding is provided for the expansion or refinement of existing programs that, through program evaluation, show promise of effectiveness, value, and sustainability. Grants to programs with a successful track record are also considered. Program grants are restricted to expenses that are directly and indirectly related to the operation of the project. No more than 10% may be used to pay for indirect or administrative expenses.  

• Capacity Building: The Foundation defines organizational capacity building as any strategy that improves and enhances an organization’s ability to achieve its mission and sustain itself over time. The Foundation believes that, by supporting organizational capacity building, it will enable organizations to strengthen their operations and effectively address systemic issues that significantly impede the quality of life for individuals and families that they serve. Examples of capacity-building activities include the following:
• Strategic planning, organizational assessments, or evaluations
• Leadership development and training (Board, Executive, or Staff)
• Enhanced marketing, branding, and communications planning or technology
• Improved fundraising and fund development training or technology
• Database or technology improvements.

For information about funding considerations, see: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5db862fb94824877562d3312/t/6390c29237334d5629096636/1670431378930/2022-2023+Grantmaking+Guidelines.pdf#page=3