OpenPrivate program

Alabama Power Foundation Good Roots Grants (tree planting)

Alabama Power (Southern Company)Closes Oct 23, 2026(7 days left)Up to $1,000

Summary

Alabama nonprofits, local governments and schools can apply October 5-23, 2026 for up to $1,000 from the Alabama Power Foundation to plant trees and beautify community green spaces.

About this grant

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.

Who can apply

  • Nonprofits
  • State and local governments

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

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

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Environment
  • Community development

Money can be used for

  • Capital projects

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