The Gateway Grants are intended to unlock the economic and cultural value within communities by helping towns invite new visitors, new industries, and new neighbors to their portion of great state.
Donor Name: Alabama Power Foundation
State: Alabama
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
From the makers of Gees Bend to the natural beauty of the Cahaba to the powerful stories told in the many stops along the winding civil rights trial, there is just so much to be discovered in Alabama. In fact, it seems almost every town has a something special to share.
Focus Areas
- Educational Advancement
- Civic & Community Development
- Arts & Cultural Enrichment
- Health & Human Services
- Environmental Stewardship
Funding Information
Grants up to $2,500.
Uses of Funds
Gateway grants can be used for:
- Purchase of new signage
- Renovation of existing signage
- New website development or upgrades for the applying city or municipality
- Marketing materials for town/city or for town/city event promotion.
Evaluation Criteria
- Applying entity is a city, town, or community. Awards will be paid to the municipality.
- Municipalities receiving a Gateway grant must not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, nationality, ethnic origin or disability. Recipient organizations must have tax-exempt status under the IRS Code and must not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, nationality, or ethnic origin.
- Project helps maintain civic pride in communities.
- Project enhances economic development opportunities by providing signage that is appealing and welcoming.
- Project enhances community aesthetics by encouraging physical improvements in our neighborhoods.
- Project assists with town or event promotion for economic impact.
For more information, visit Alabama Power Foundation.
