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GrantWhere: Alabama only, local areaAlabama only, local area$Who gets the money: Goes to the schoolClosed for this round · opens Feb 1, 2027

Central Alabama Community Foundation (East Alabama Community Foundation)

Community Trust Grants (EACF)

A yearly grant of up to $3,000 for nonprofit programs in the Auburn, Opelika, Phenix City and Alexander City area.

Amount
Up to $3,000
Can a for-profit school apply?
✕No: for-profit schools excluded
Deadline
Apr 2, 2027 (164 days left)
Who this fits
Private school · Microschool · Homeschool co‑opOpen to any nonprofit in Chambers, Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa counties. Schools are not named. The applicant needs its own 501(c)(3) letter.✓Religious schools: yes, not for religious activities
New schools
Not stated for new schools
Where
Alabama only, local area
Last checked
Oct 20, 2026on cacfinfo.org
See the funder’s page↗(opens grantinterface.com in a new tab)

Unconfirmed: check with the funder

We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.

  • ?Whether private schools have been funded before
  • ?Minimum award amount

What to do now

  1. Step 1: Confirm your school or co-op has its own IRS 501(c)(3) letter
  2. Step 2: Gather current and prior year operating budgets and board list
  3. Step 3: Complete the Core Operating Standards for Nonprofits
  4. Step 4: Get a letter endorsing the project from your board president
  5. Step 5: Include an audited financial statement if your organization has one
  6. Step 6: Apply online between Feb 1 and Apr 2, 2027

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“Community Trust Grants are available for services and programs provided by any nonprofit in the East Alabama area.”
In the funder’s own words, from cacfinfo.org, checked Oct 20, 2026.

Any nonprofit with an IRS determination letter. Faith-based groups can apply for educational programs. Start-up costs, regular operating support and capital projects are not funded.

  • Operating Budget – Current Year
  • Operating Budget – Prior Year
  • Core Operating Standards for Nonprofits
  • IRS Letter of Determination
  • Listing of Board of Directors
  • Letter endorsing project from Organization President
  • Audited Financial Statement (only required if your agency has this document)

Timing

Applications accepted Feb 1 to Apr 2, 2027. Awards are made in June.

Not legal or tax advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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This is not legal, tax or financial advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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