Overview sessions about our grant process are scheduled throughout the year, leading up to the grant deadlines.  These sessions are open to representatives of any nonprofit organization serving Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Walker or Blount counties and considering applying for a grant from the Community Foundation. 

We invite nonprofit representatives to learn more about the process of applying for a grant from Community Funds, the unrestricted endowment that serves the most pressing needs and takes advantage of the greatest opportunities to make life better in greater Birmingham.  NOTE: Attendance at an overview session is REQUIRED for any nonprofit that has never submitted a grant to the Community Foundation before.

Sessions last approximately 90 minutes and are held at the Community Foundation office, 2100 First Avenue North, Suite 700, in downtown Birmingham, unless otherwise noted.  One final conference call is set for Monday, August 23, at 9 a.m. Contact JohnQueta Bailey fo find out more.

Currently, the following sessions are scheduled:
 - Thursday, July 29, at 9 a.m.
 - Tuesday, August 3, at 1 p.m.
 - Wednesday, August 11, at 9 a.m.
 - Wednesday, August 18, at 1 p.m.

Seating is limited, so reservations are required by phone to 205-327-3813 or fill out this form to choose a particular overview session. Before the session, review the grant guidelines on this site. Please contact a member of our staff if you need assistance or more information. And don't forget to submit your Intent to File prior to grant deadline.