Daniel Foundation of Alabama Rural Grants
The Daniel Foundation provides grants for programs serving rural communities in Alabama.
There are no priority areas or restrictions for rural grants. The foundation intends to build relationships and get to know organizations and communities to to determine opportunities for serving rural Alabama.
Applicants must be in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 county as shown on the map on the program website.
Priority is given to:
- Counties with a population under 50,000
- Kids Count county ranking below the top 25%
- County poverty rate greater than 15%
Historically, grants have been between $5,000 - $100,000, with the majority of grants in the $25,000 - $50,000 range. There have been major changes made to grant priorities for 2026, so historical grant amounts may not be an indicator of amounts in the future.
Begin the process by sending an email to rural@df-al.com with a brief introduction to the organization and intended project. A staff member will make contact to discuss the project further.
The rural initiatives committee meets monthly to discuss eligible organizations and opportunities. If the committee determines that the project should move forward for consideration by the Foundation board, the organization will be invited to submit a full grant application.
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