THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH ALABAMA AWARDS MORE THAN $360,000 TO LOCAL NONPROFITS

The Community Foundation of South Alabama (Foundation) is pleased to announce it has awarded $363,000 to 14 nonprofit organizations across its eight-county footprint in Southwest Alabama. These funds support programs that will narrow the opportunity gap present among our local youth while building resilient communities.

The Foundation strives to aid families, specifically kids, in its eight-county footprint. Annually, grant funding supports programs that address mental and behavioral health, family, education, work, racial equity, arts and culture and building resilience.    

The 2026 Closing the Opportunity Gap grantees include Clarke County Development Foundation, Washington County Public Library, Equine Therapy Group Foundation, Pride of Atmore, CARE House, Inc., Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama, Washington County Commission, Rebuilding Together Alabama, Goodwill Industries of the Gulf Coast, Inc., Camille Place, Mobile Symphony, Mobile Museum of Art, Inc., Feeding the Gulf Coast, and Exchange Club for the Prevention of Child Abuse.

 "The strength of our communities comes from the nonprofits working every day to improve lives,” said Community Foundation of South Alabama President & CEO Rebecca Byrne. “We are honored to support these organizations as they expand their reach, deepen their impact, and help build a brighter future for the people they serve. We congratulate this year's grantees and look forward to seeing what they accomplish.”