OpenPrivate program

Alabama Power Foundation Elevate Grants (workforce development)

Alabama Power (Southern Company)No deadline listedUp to $5,000

Summary

Alabama nonprofits running workforce development or wraparound support programs can get up to $5,000 from the Alabama Power Foundation. Normally open February-October with monthly review; currently paused due to high demand.

About this grant

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.

Who can apply

  • Nonprofits

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

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

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Workforce
  • Community development

Money can be used for

  • Training
  • Capacity building

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