Guide for nonprofits

Grants and free programs for 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Alabama

8 verified programs limited to Alabama, with what each gives, who qualifies and how to apply.

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Alabama Power Foundation Good Roots Grants (tree planting)

Alabama Power (Southern Company)For nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in Alabama

Good Roots Grants provide up to $1,000 to Alabama local governments, schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofits to plant trees and support beautification of community green spaces. Projects must encourage community involvement, be endorsed by a local government or nonprofit representative, and follow recognized tree-planting standards. The 2026 window is open October 5 to October 23.

What you get
Up to $1,000
Who qualifies
  • Alabama local governments (cities, towns and communities of any size), educational institutions and city and county school systems, or any 501(c)(3) nonprofit
  • Project maintains or enhances the local environment and encourages active community involvement
  • Endorsed by a local government or nonprofit representative
  • Trees planted to International Society of Arboriculture or National Arbor Day Foundation standards, with a long-term care plan if trees are included
How to apply
  1. Review the Good Roots page and the Plant the Right Tree guide
  2. Apply online through the Good Roots portal between October 5 and October 23, 2026

Checked against Alabama Power (Southern Company)'s own page on October 16, 2026.

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Publix Super Markets Charities Grants and Donations

Publix Super Markets CharitiesFor nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in 8 states: FL, GA, AL, NC, SC, TN, VA, KY

Publix Super Markets Charities funds nonprofits and schools in Publix's eight Southeastern states, focused on hunger, homelessness, youth, education and communities. Organizations register on the Publix Charitable Donations site and submit requests online; hunger-relief requests are due March 1 to April 30 and housing and shelter requests July 1 to August 31, while other nonprofit and sponsorship requests are taken year-round.

What you get
Not stated
Who qualifies
  • Organization must operate and/or serve clients in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia or Kentucky
  • Fully registered nonprofit (listed in the IRS database); donations to schools are made directly to the school (PTAs, PTSAs and booster clubs cannot register)
  • Priorities: alleviating hunger, reducing homelessness, encouraging youth, supporting education and improving communities
  • Publix Charities does not donate to benefit an individual
How to apply
  1. Register the organization on the Publix Charitable Donations site (an employee or board member must register the organization; volunteers register separately)
  2. Log in with the password emailed to you and submit your request for support
  3. Submit hunger-relief requests March 1 to April 30 and housing and shelter requests July 1 to August 31; other requests may be submitted any time
  4. Watch for an email decision; approved checks are mailed to the address on file

Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.

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Alabama Power Foundation Grant (flagship community grant)

Alabama Power (Southern Company)For nonprofitsOnly in Alabama

The Foundation Grant is the Alabama Power Foundation's broadest grant, open to nonprofits in Alabama Power's service territory working in educational advancement, civic and community development, arts and culture, health and human services, or environmental stewardship. There is no maximum request amount, and there are two application cycles a year; 2027 cycle dates will be posted in early 2027. Requests of $10,000 or less should be discussed with the local Division representative before applying.

What you get
No maximum request amount
Who qualifies
  • Nonprofits operating within Alabama Power's service territory
  • Project addresses at least one focus area: educational advancement, civic and community development, arts and cultural enrichment, health and human services, environmental stewardship
  • Project has potential for permanent improvement, involves a varied group of collaborators, can be duplicated elsewhere, and has multiple sources of support; organization shows sound fiscal management
  • Not funded: groups acting on behalf of individuals, projects outside the service territory, salaries and wages, utility bills
How to apply
  1. If requesting $10,000 or less, contact your Division representative (listed on the program page) before applying; above $10,000, contact is recommended
  2. Gather your EIN, physical address, mission statement, project details, budget, latest audited financial statement or three years of Form 990, operating budget and board list (the portal cannot save progress)
  3. Apply online through the Apply Now portal during one of the two yearly cycles and sign the grant agreement on the final page

Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.

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Alabama Power Foundation Power to Play Grants (K-12 athletics, arts and music)

Alabama Power (Southern Company)For nonprofits, individuals and local governments and tribesOnly in Alabama

Power to Play Grants provide up to $2,500 to Alabama K-12 schools, 501(c)(3) organizations and educators to expand athletics, arts or music programs, such as adding a team, buying equipment or uniforms, or starting a new arts or music program. Athletics grants are open to schools and 501(c)(3)s serving K-12 students; arts and music grants are for K-12 educators. The 2027 cycle opens July 26 and closes August 27, 2027.

What you get
Up to $2,500
Who qualifies
  • Athletics: schools or 501(c)(3) organizations serving students in grades K-12 that work to reduce barriers to participation (schools must be AHSAA or AISA members in good standing where applicable)
  • Arts and music: educators in grades K-12
  • Priority to Title I public schools and schools where 50% or more of students receive free or reduced meals
  • Awards are paid to the school or organization; recipients submit six-month and final reports
How to apply
  1. Choose the program type (athletics, arts or music) and confirm eligibility
  2. Apply online through the Power to Play portal between July 26 and August 27, 2027

Checked against Alabama Power (Southern Company)'s own page on October 16, 2026.

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ABC Trust Community Grant Program (Alabama Power)

Alabama Power (Southern Company)For nonprofitsOnly in Alabama

ABC Trust Community Grants provide up to $500 a year to nonprofits and faith-based organizations serving low-income Alabamians with energy assistance, health and human services. Applications are normally reviewed monthly; the program will reopen in 2027.

What you get
Up to $500 annually
Who qualifies
  • Nonprofits and faith-based organizations serving low-income individuals and families
  • Programs providing energy assistance to households at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, or improving access to essential services
  • Community Action Agencies are not eligible
  • Serves the ABC Trust's 60 counties in central and south Alabama (Colbert, DeKalb, Jackson, Lauderdale, Limestone, Madison and Morgan counties are outside the coverage area)
How to apply
  1. Apply through the program page: https://www.powerofgood.com/grants/abc-trust-community-grant-programs (the program reopens in 2027)

Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.

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Alabama Power Efficiency Forward Grants (ABC Trust nonprofit facility upgrades)

Alabama Power (Southern Company)For nonprofitsOnly in Alabama

Efficiency Forward Grants, administered through the ABC Trust, fund energy-efficiency and weatherization upgrades such as HVAC, lighting and insulation for the buildings of health and human services nonprofits in Alabama Power's service area. Applications are reviewed on a quarterly committee schedule; interested nonprofits email the ABC Trust team, which checks eligibility and sends the application link.

What you get
Amount not stated
Who qualifies
  • 501(c)(3) status with a health and human services mission
  • Owns its building or is in the early stage of a long-term lease, and uses the location to provide client services (not storage)
  • Located in a county served by the ABC Trust (60 counties in central and south Alabama; Colbert, DeKalb, Jackson, Lauderdale, Limestone, Madison and Morgan counties are excluded)
How to apply
  1. Email g2apcchargiv@southernco.com to express interest
  2. The ABC Trust team determines eligibility and, if eligible, sends a link to the application
  3. Submit the application before the next committee review deadline listed on the page

Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.

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Alabama Power Foundation Elevate Grants (workforce development)

Alabama Power (Southern Company)For nonprofitsOnly in Alabama

Elevate Grants give up to $5,000 to Alabama nonprofits running workforce development programs, wraparound services that remove barriers to success, or capacity building. Applications are normally accepted February to October (or until funds run out) and reviewed monthly, but they are currently paused due to high demand.

What you get
Up to $5,000
Who qualifies
  • Registered Alabama nonprofit with 501(c)(3) determination (awards paid directly to the nonprofit)
  • Works to enhance workforce development and/or provide wraparound services
  • Demonstrates sound fiscal management and the ability to attract multiple sources of support
  • One Workforce Development grant per project
How to apply
  1. Check the Elevate page for reopening (applications are paused due to high demand)
  2. Prepare organization details, board list, project summary, other funders, a project budget with evaluation plan, audited financials or three years of Form 990, operating budget and IRS determination letter
  3. Apply online through the Alabama Power Foundation portal when applications reopen

Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.

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Dorothy Crosby Legacy Award Grant (ABC Trust, Alabama Power)

Alabama Power (Southern Company)For nonprofitsOnly in Alabama

The Dorothy Crosby Legacy Award, one of the ABC Trust programs listed on the Alabama Power Foundation's site, gives up to $10,000 to a nonprofit organization or community action agency doing exemplary work serving clients in elderly care, energy assistance, education, or health and human services. The application cycle opened October 5, 2026; the page does not state a closing date.

What you get
Up to $10,000
Who qualifies
  • Nonprofit organization or community action agency
  • Doing exemplary work serving clients in elderly care, energy assistance, education, or health and human services
How to apply
  1. Apply through the program page: https://www.powerofgood.com/grants/dorothy-crosby-legacy-award

Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.

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