Operating Grants

Unrestricted operating grants of up to $25,000 for established Alabama nonprofits, including K-12 academic programs. A letter of intent is due Oct 30, 2026.

Amount: Up to $25,000 (unrestricted)
Can a for-profit school apply?: No: for-profit schools excluded
Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 (10 days left)
Who this fits: Private school · Microschool · Homeschool co‑opUnrestricted money for Alabama nonprofits. The page says it is best suited for groups in 17 counties. Public schools are excluded; private schools are not mentioned either way. Needs a paid employee and two years of 501(c)(3) status.Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
New schools: Not for brand-new schools
Where: Alabama only, local area
Last checked: Oct 20, 2026on danielfoundationofalabama.com

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Whether private schools have been funded before
Typical award size
Whether groups outside the 17 counties can be funded

How to apply

Step 1: Check that your IRS letter is at least two years old and you have a paid employee
Step 2: Complete the eligibility questionnaire in the Foundant portal
Step 3: Submit a letter of intent by Oct 30, 2026 (or by July 2, 2027)
Step 4: If invited, submit the full proposal

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

Who can apply

“IRS Determination Letter must indicate an effective date of exemption that is at least two years prior to the submission date of the LOI.”

In the funder’s own words, from danielfoundationofalabama.com, checked Oct 20, 2026.

K-12 academic improvement is a priority area. Public schools and public school foundations are excluded. New organizations under two years old cannot apply. The 17 counties are where the grant is best suited; the page does not say other counties are barred.

IRS exemption at least two years old
Form 990, 990EZ or 990-N filed within the last two years
Revenue cannot exceed 5,000,000
No more than 75% government grants or contracts
At least one paid employee
Based in Alabama
Sit out one year after an award

Timing

Cycle 1 letters of intent open Oct 19 and are due Oct 30, 2026. Cycle 3 letters open June 21 and are due July 2, 2027.

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.

Something off?

Tell us what looks wrong and we’ll re-check it against the funder’s page. Nothing here changes until a person checks.

How to apply

Check that your IRS letter is at least two years old and you have a paid employee

Complete the eligibility questionnaire in the Foundant portal

Submit a letter of intent by Oct 30, 2026 (or by July 2, 2027)

If invited, submit the full proposal

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

Who can apply

“IRS Determination Letter must indicate an effective date of exemption that is at least two years prior to the submission date of the LOI.”

In the funder’s own words, from danielfoundationofalabama.com, checked Oct 20, 2026.

IRS exemption at least two years old

Form 990, 990EZ or 990-N filed within the last two years

Revenue cannot exceed 5,000,000

No more than 75% government grants or contracts

At least one paid employee

Based in Alabama

Sit out one year after an award

Something off?

Tell us what looks wrong and we’ll re-check it against the funder’s page. Nothing here changes until a person checks.