The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham Grants

One agency receives a dollar-for-dollar endowment matching award of up to $100,000, with 24 months to raise the match. A partial match produces a prorated award equal to verified new gifts secured. Both the award and matching funds remain permanently endowed in the agency's endowment fund. Eligible applicants: Applicants must hold an Agency Endowment Fund at CFGB.; Organizations may submit only one application.; Competitive applicants will demonstrate organizational strength, clear mission impact, and a credible plan to meet the match within the grant period.; The awardee must raise new gifts for its endowment to unlock the dollar-for-dollar matching award and has 24 months to raise the match.; Only new gifts received and deposited during the 24-month grant period count toward the match.; Both the Endowment Challenge Grant award and the organization's matching funds will be held as permanently endowed dollars within the agency endowment fund.; Interested organizations are encouraged to review the application guidelines and contact CFGB staff to discuss the opportunity before applying.. Deadline: November 2, 2026: Application closes.

Support innovative, community-centered programs, project ideas or capacity needs of child- and family-serving organizations that build on family and community strengths. Proposals may request up to $15,000. Eligible applicants: Applicants must be qualified 501(c)3 organizations that serve Jefferson County.; The RFP targets child- and family-serving organizations that prioritize innovative approaches to program development and delivery and focus on strengths of children and families rather than deficits.; Ideal candidates are located in or serve Jefferson County.; Ideal candidates are committed to incorporating community feedback into their programming.; Ideal candidates align with the goals of the Greater Birmingham Community of Hope.; Ideal candidates are committed to collecting and reporting data, updates, and community feedback to the GBCOH.; Ideal candidates seek support for innovative, difficult-to-fund work that centers the strengths of families and communities.; Proposals must request no more than $15,000.; Interested organizations should complete the one-stage RFP by Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM.. Geography served: Jefferson County. Deadline: This RFP has one stage, during which we will accept proposals from Monday, October 19 – Friday, November 13, 2026..