OpenPrivate program

ABC Trust Community Grant Program (Alabama Power)

Alabama Power (Southern Company)No deadline listedUp to $500

Summary

Nonprofits and faith-based groups in 60 central and south Alabama counties that serve low-income households (at or below 200% of poverty) with energy, health or human services aid can get up to $500 a year. Reopens in 2027; Community Action Agencies are not eligible.

About this grant

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.

Who can apply

  • Nonprofits

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

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)

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Community development
  • Energy

Money can be used for

  • Program support

Set-asides

  • Low income

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