The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham



The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham is dedicated to addressing the communities' most challenging issues and providing hope for the future. By bringing together the dedication of community members and the generosity of philanthropic partners, the foundation works to be a center for progress and a catalyst for change.



    

Recent News from Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham


Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham awards $1.52M in grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

In this grant cycle 21 of the 63 grants awarded focus on strengthening these communities and advancing equity in our grantmaking. Foundation...more

LGBTQ Fund Grant Cycle Now Open | Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

The 2021 LGBTQ Grant Cycle is now open with applications due by midnight, Friday, May 3, 2021. Grants will be awarded to non-profit...more

Update 2021: Year starts off positively for St. Clair County
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

Smith said the program is expected to begin this spring and has been awarded a grant by the Community Foundation of Greater...more

Beacon of hope shines bright on Birmingham
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

... Bayer Properties, Corporate Realty, Rev Birmingham, Hardware Park, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Rotary Club, and...more

'See Us as Partners': Nonprofits Tell Homewood Chamber Members What It Takes to Survive a ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

... assistance fund, which was augmented by the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, United Way, local banks and private...more

Birmingham foundation giving out $800000 to local non profits in need of help from the pandemic
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

She was awarded an $8,000 grant through The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham to help provide the services they needed. “We...more

Our Community Foundation hosting series of conversations targeting equity and inclusion
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —. As thousands of frustrated people are taking to the streets across the nation to demand equality and fairness, The...more

Alabama Power announces three customer, community support leadership changes
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

... and serves on the boards of directors for Children's of Alabama, the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Opportunity Alabama, Ed...more

10 Birmingham animal organizations awarded $55000 by Remy Fund
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

A special fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, The Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services award grants to local...more



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