Grant Opportunities

Endowed grantmaking fund to support organizations working in the areas of education, health research, and faith-based support for women and children, which is the 2026 focus area.

Grant Cycle: Grant Cycle: July 1 – August 17, 2026

Grantmaking fund to support innovative, high-impact, collaborative, visionary projects spanning the Community Foundation’s Quality of Life Framework. These proposals require organizations in our community to work together to achieve something greater than any one organization could achieve alone, no matter how great the work they are doing.

Grant Cycle: April 1 - June 30, 2026

CFD Research's Delta Foundation believes that small positive changes can have a much larger impact, especially those made in effort to transform our communities. Their quality of life priorities include those that can not only provide tools and services, but will leave an ever-lasting impact in the areas of arts and education, health and wellness, and basic needs.

Grant Cycle: May 1 - August 31, 2026

Grantmaking fund to support outcome-based programs in the following areas:

• Kindergarten readiness
• Third grade reading proficiency
• Eighth grade math proficiency
• Career readiness
• College readiness
• College graduation

Grant Cycle: July 1 - August 31, 2026

Grantmaking fund to support digital inclusion in Huntsville, Alabama.

Grant Cycle: February 1 - March 16, 2026

give256 is a giving circle that lets members pool their money and make a positive impact on our community through grants to nonprofits. This grant funding opportunity supports a wide range of nonprofit and community-based projects.

Grant Cycle: June 1 - July 15, 2026

Grantmaking fund, derived from ancillary revenues, and not ratepayer money from customers, to impact their service area in the following areas:

• Education: STEM or other educational enhancements
• Housing, Health, and Wellness: critical needs and physical and mental health
• Workforce Development: regional skills development training

Grant Cycle: April 1 - May 15, 2026

Opportunity to inspire generosity in the next generation by creating a short video spotlighting how your organization has an impact in one of the following areas:

• Programs that train animals to serve and/or comfort humans
• Programs that host, organize, and encourage amateur concerts; play performances; art creation/display; or dance performances
• Programs that promote outdoor experiences in nature
• Programs that have an impact on children in our community

Grant Cycle: April 15 - June 15

MartinFed’s mission is to invest in their employees and to promote a culture of giving and serving by connecting their employees with nonprofit organizations making a positive impact within the communities they live and work. The MartinConnects Grant Program supports the company’s effort in making a positive difference in the areas of homelessness, veterans, and women & children.

Grant Cycle: August 1 - September 30, 2026

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) strives to impact the greater community the same way they do their team members, with Mendomi—or caring for each other as family. MTM is a hometown company committed to providing support for our diverse community by supporting inclusive programs in the areas of education, economic impact, and quality of life.

Grant Cycle: February 1 - March 31, 2026

The Pathway to Sustainability is a paid training opportunity for local nonprofit direct service provider staff, Board members, and administration. The monthly meetings provide practical case management methods and tools utilizing outcomes-focused curricula and the CharityTracker software. View informational video.

Grant Cycle: Fall 2026

Grantmaking endowment fund established by Lyle and Ruth Taylor to support civic engagement (2026), historic preservation (2027), and environmental conservation (2028)

Grant Cycle: March 1 - April 30, 2026

Submit a 60-second video demonstrating your impact in our community. Open to "promising nonprofits," which is defined as those having an outsized impact and a budget of $500,000 or less.

Grant Cycle: May 1 - July 31, 2026

The Stronger Together Fund unites those that believe common good is common ground. This giving initiative of Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville allows donors to support local nonprofit initiatives that are addressing opportunity gaps in our community.

Grant Cycle: April 15 - June 1, 2026
Focus Areas: Addressing opportunity gaps in the following areas that affect quality of life: arts & culture, basic needs, economic opportunity, education, environment, health & wellness, neighborhoods & communities, recreation

This fund invests in initiatives that expand access to outdoor experiences in our five county area while protecting and enhancing natural environments that make those experiences possible.

Grant Cycle: June 15 - September 15, 2026

Vector Wealth Strategies provides support to local nonprofits through its corporate Community Impact Fund focusing on disaster recovery, education, health services, and human services.

Grant Cycle 1: March 1 - April 30, 2026
Focus Areas: Education & Health Services

Grant Cycle 2: September 1 - October 15, 2026
Focus Areas: Disaster Relief & Human Services

Each year the Women’s Philanthropy Society awards at least one high-dollar grant to create systemic change around a key focus area facing women and families in our community. For 2026, the focus area is Education.

Grant Cycle: May 1 - July 15, 2026