Economic Development Grant Funders in Alabama
20 foundations with a documented economic development focus have made grants to Alabama nonprofits in recent years, together directing $15.6M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 20 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active economic development funders in Alabama
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Alabama giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce | Alabama | $6.4M | 7 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Community Foundation of Greater | Alabama | $3.2M | 34 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit | Virginia | $1.8M | 14 | 2024 |
| 4 | Mastercard Impact Fund | New York | $1.5M | 5 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Rotary Foundation of Rotary | Illinois | $1.4M | 10 | 2018 |
| 6 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $570K | 3 | 2023 |
| 7 | Opelika Pickleball Club | Alabama | $150K | 2 | 2025 |
| 8 | Orlean & Ralph W Beeson Fund | Alabama | $105K | 3 | 2020 |
| 9 | First Nations Development Institute | Colorado | $93K | 3 | 2022 |
| 10 | The Black Belt Community Foundation | Alabama | $61K | 3 | 2020 |
| 11 | J L Bedsole Foundation | Alabama | $55K | 16 | 2024 |
| 12 | International Visitors Center of Chicago | Illinois | $49K | 3 | 2024 |
| 13 | Southern Pine Electric Cooperative Inc | Alabama | $40K | 4 | 2022 |
| 14 | Public Private Strategies Institute | District of Columbia | $40K | 4 | 2022 |
| 15 | National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders | Texas | $32K | 2 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest economic development funders in Alabama — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 20 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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