Grants Available

Grants are awarded through a competitive grant-making process to charitable organizations with the best projects and programs. A "Request For Proposals" will be issued by the Foundation to announce when funding is available.

Alcoholics Recovery Fund
Established to further the public’s awareness of the disease of alcoholism, its dangers and effective solutions; support organizations providing alcoholic treatment and rehabilitation; or provide funds to those with no financial resources for treatment, rehabilitation, and training. 
Deadline: November

Josephine Dorgan Carney Fund
Established to further the protection of women and children’s property and other rights.
Deadline: November

Chandler Capital Campaign Fund
Provides capital support for new buildings to those organizations serving a community need.
Deadline: November

Bertha Marie Dorgan Fund
Provides support for programs addressing zero population control. 
Deadline: November

John A. and Mary A. Dorgan Fund
Supports programs promoting planned parenting.
Deadline: November

Irene Kay Fund
Supports programs that aid and assist in research and prevention of lung cancer.
Deadline: November

Lester Kay Fund
Supports programs that further the research and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.
Deadline: November

Dillon & Virginia S. March Endowment
Supports programs that help disadvantaged females who need assistance maintaining a safe, healthful and comfortable life. 
Deadline: November

Medical Interest Fund
Supports programs addressing medical interest needs in south Alabama.
Deadline: November

Clyde C. Snyder Fund
Supports organizations which directly or indirectly promote public interest in art and classical music.
Deadline: January

Youth Grant Allocation Board Fund
Program initiative changes each year.
Deadline: February

For more information contact The Community Foundation of South Alabama
at 251-438-5591 or email  program@communityendowment.com.