CONTRIBUTED BY CFEA
OPELIKA —
The Community Foundation of East Alabama is excited to announce the application deadline for its 2024 Mini-Grant Cycle; a program aimed at helping local nonprofit organizations secure funding for their vital initiatives during the 2024 calendar year. As part of our commitment to connecting people who care with causes that matter, we are offering a total of three grants, each worth $500.
These grants are specifically designed to support local nonprofits in covering their organizational and operational costs, enabling them to further their missions and continue making a positive impact in East Alabama.
“We understand the invaluable contributions that nonprofits make to our community, and we believe that by providing this financial support, we can help amplify their efforts and drive positive change,” the community foundation said.
The Community Foundation of East Alabama is dedicated to nurturing the growth of local nonprofits, recognizing that they are the foundation of positive community change.
“We know that operational expenses can affect a nonprofit’s ability to provide more direct services to the people it serves,” the foundation said. “With the mini grants we aim to help local nonprofits combat this financial burden, allowing them to dedicate more time and resource toward creating last change throughout East Alabama.”
In 2023, CFEA awarded three, $500 mini-grants to three integral organizations in the East Alabama region. These organizations included Worthy2, Redeeming Grace and the Jesse Parkhurst Guzman Foundation. More information on these organizations can be found on the website linked below.
“We are thrilled to launch this mini-grant program, once again, to support the nonprofit organizations that work tirelessly to address the needs of our community,” said Barbara Patton, interim president at the Community Foundation of East Alabama. “We had such a successful mini-grant cycle in 2023, where we were able to invest in three amazing organizations in East Alabama. These mini-grants are a testament to our belief in the power of collaboration and the importance of investing in local organizations that make a real difference.” These mini-grants have a major impact on local East Alabama nonprofit organization and the larger East Alabama community.
Local nonprofits interested in applying for the mini-grants are encouraged to submit applications by the Dec. 31, 2023, deadline. To learn more about the mini-grant opportunity and to access the application guidelines, visit www.cfeastalabama.org/grants.
“We invite all eligible nonprofits, operating within Lee, Russell, Chambers, Tallapoosa and Macon Counties to seize this chance to secure funding that can enhance their organizational capacity and contribute to a stronger, more vibrant community,” the foundation said.
