The Daniel Foundation is accepting letters of intent to their community needs grant initiative. After the LOI period, invited applicants must submit a proposal by September 10, 2021.

Funding priorities for this initiative:

• Programs that offer an effective approach to job training, readiness and placement

• Programs that encourage and support the growth of entrepreneurship in Alabama

• Community revitalization initiatives

• Projects that meet the needs of Alabama’s veterans

• Leadership programs that demonstrate success in training leaders for the nonprofit, government and business sectors

Priority is given to organizations that have at least one full-time employee and broad support from its own base of supporters, including board members, and have been in operation providing programs and services for a minimum of two years. Grants to start-up operations are considered by invitation only.

Multi-year grants are considered, with preference given to organizations with which the Foundation has a long history. Organizations receiving a multi-year grant, may not reapply until the multi-year period has expired, even if the funding has been accelerated.

After three consecutive years of funding organizations must sit out one year before re-applying. Organizations may only receive one grant in a 12-month period.

Nonprofit organizations located in Alabama and serving Alabama residents are eligible to apply.